Armed Forces of Malta Acquire a Second AW139 Helicopter

AgustaWestland has announced that the Armed Forces of Malta has taken up the option for a second AW139 helicopter. The helicopter will be used to conduct mainly maritime border control missions. The delivery of the second AW139 is scheduled for June 2015, while the first helicopter will be delivered in June 2014.
This order is part of the ongoing plan to strengthen the capabilities of the Armed Forces of Malta, who benefit from the European Borders Fund and Internal Security Fund Programmes. The AW139 is equipped with equipment package for maritime patrol and SAR missions and includes a high-definition FLIR system, search/weather radar, cabin mission console, naval transponder, search light, satellite communication system, a 4-axis autopilot with SAR modes, external rescue hoist and a four bag floatation system.
The AW139 has been selected for performing border patrol and SAR duties by alarge number of operators in Italy, UK, USA, Spain, Estonia, Bulgaria, Japan, Republic of Korea and Malaysia
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Armed Forces of Malta Sign Contract for One AW139 Plus Two Options

AgustaWestland announces that the Armed Forces of Malta has signed a contract for one intermediate twin AW139 helicopter plus two options, to perform maritime border patrol and SAR missions. The plan foresees the acquisition of a total of three aircrafts by 2015 including an Integrated Logistic Support package and the training of 10 pilots – including four ab-initio students – as well as 20 technicians. The first helicopter will be delivered within June 2014.
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HMS Illustrious visits Malta

HMS Illustrious has arrived at the Mediterranean island of Malta for a five-day visit.

More than 1,500 sailors and marines lined the deck of the Portsmouth-based helicopter carrier as she entered the port of Valletta.
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Libyan Chinook to make appearance at Malta Air Show

A Libyan air force Chinook helicopter will make a rare appearance at the Malta Air Show this weekend.

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Nuevo avión de patrulla marítima para Malta/AFM signs contract for new maritime patrol aircraft

Las Fuerzas Armadas de Malta han adquirido un segundo King Air B200 de patrulla marítima.
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The Armed Forces of Malta has signed a contract for the provision of a second King Air B200 maritime patrol aircraft.
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Roll Out del nuevo King Air de las Fuerzas Armadas de Malta/New AF Malta patrol aircraft rolled out

Se ha producido el roll-out del nuevo Hawker Beechcraft King Air de patrulla marítima para las Fuerzas Armadas de Malta. El avión realizará una serie de pruebas antes de su vuelo a Alemanid, donde se le dotará con un radar de vigilancia y otros equipos antes de su entrega a Malta en Febrero de 2011.
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The new maritime patrol aircraft of the Armed Forces of Malta was rolled out at Hawker Beechcraft's facilities in Wichita, Kansas, USA last week.
The aircraft, serial numbered BB2016, is now undergoing flight and systems testing by the company before being flown to Germany.
Once there, Aerodata AG in Braunschweig will fit the aircraft with the Telephonics Corporation's RDR-1700B maritime surveillance and imaging radar, besides other mission related electronics before being delivered to the AFM's Air Wing early in February next year.
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