Pakistan buys more AW139s

PAKISTAN IS continuing to reinforce its helicopter fleet with additional AgustaWestland AW139s. An undisclosed number of helicopters have been purchased from Leonardo, the Italian company announced on March 28. Deliveries will begin in early 2018 and the aircraft will be used for utility, search and rescue and emergency medical service missions. Pakistan is acquiring the AW139 in several batches, which include logistic support and training. It remains unclear how many of the type are now on order for Pakistan. Production