Atlantic Airways orders two AW139 helicopters

AgustaWestland announced today that Atlantic Airways has signed a contract for two AW139 intermediate twin helicopters. The aircraft will be used to perform SAR missions and scheduled passenger transportation within the Faroe Islands. The helicopters are expected to be delivered late 2015 and in spring 2016 respectively, and will replace two Bell 412s.

“This is a significant improvement of our helicopter service as the old helicopters are downgraded as new and stricter regulations are introduced in the field,” Jørgen Holme, Chief Executive Officer of Atlantic Airways, said. “With AW139 helicopters we are acquiring a modern fleet ready for the future, and which meets all relevant standards.”

Atlantic Airways, the national airline of the Faroe Islands, was founded in 1987 and began operating scheduled flights in March 1988. The 2015 schedule includes destinations in Denmark, Norway, Iceland, Spain, as well as the UK, all served with a fleet of three A319 aircraft. In addition two helicopters are operated on local services within the 18 Faroe Islands and provide as well search and rescue missions.