AgustaWestland2011-11-14 07:16:30
AgustaWestland to Establish ADA/Mubadala JV as an AW139 Authorized Training Centre in Abu Dhabi
Following the announcement that Mubadala Aerospace, through its subsidiary Horizon Flight Academy (Horizon), will form a joint venture (JV) with Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA) to develop a dedicated commercial and defence advanced flight training facility, AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is also pleased to announce its intention to establish the JV as an AgustaWestland Authorized Training Centre. ADA/Mubadala will then provide training services using a European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certified AW139 Level D Full Flight Simulator (FFS) designed, developed and supplied by CAE and AgustaWestland. The JV is subject to any required antitrust and other regulatory approvals. Offshore operators will benefit from specific mission training services once the Authorized Training Centre achieves operational readiness.
Bruno Spagnolini, Chief Executive Officer, AgustaWestland said "This latest announcement continues AgustaWestland's strategy to expand its worldwide network of Authorised Training Centres to deliver high quality training services to our growing number of customers. The Middle East region is an important market for AgustaWestland and particularly the AW139 helicopter, so we are very pleased to be partnering with ADA/Mubadala who will be able to provide AW139 type conversion, recurrent and operational role training to operators across the region."
Abu Dhabi Aviation is the largest commercial helicopter operator in the Middle East with a fleet that includes 16 AW139 helicopters. The bulk of the company's business activity is in support of Abu Dhabi offshore oil and engineering and construction companies. Other business activities include medical evacuation, survey, photography and charter.
The AW139 is a new generation medium twin-turbine helicopter setting new standards in its class. To date, orders for almost 580 AW139 helicopters have been placed by almost 160 customers from approximately 50 countries to carry out a wide range of missions including offshore transport, law enforcement and homeland security duties, EMS/SAR, utility, fire fighting, VIP/corporate transport, and other government roles. Through the training academies headquartered in Italy, UK and USA, AgustaWestland enjoys an enviable track record in successfully training both commercial and military pilots and maintainers from all over the world. Training programmes are tailored to meet a customer's individual needs and operational requirements using established analytical processes. Training solutions and services are designed, developed and delivered through the entire lifecycle of the product to meet the demands of long-term operational support. Extensive use is made of multi-media tools and an expanding range of synthetic training devices ranging from e-learning, part-task maintenance and procedures trainers through to full mission and flight simulators.
Abu Dhabi Aviation performs training on many levels, supporting not only its own training needs but also those of its customer base as well. ADA offers a wide range of training courses that include Pilot training, Engineer training, Cabin Crew training as well as ancillary programmes such as CRM, Human Factors for Engineers, Dangerous Goods, Crew Fire Fighting, SEP and First Aid using structured classes that are led by some of the industry's finest. Mubadala Aerospace, a business unit of Mubadala Development Company, is a global network of aerospace businesses that demonstrates world-class performance, creates innovative products, and delivers value-added services to its customers. With the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency, it intelligently invests in a network of international businesses creating mutually-beneficial partnerships, and capitalizing on market opportunities ensuring sustainable value to its stakeholders, growing local Emirati talent, and driving opportunity for the aerospace industry.
Following the announcement that Mubadala Aerospace, through its subsidiary Horizon Flight Academy (Horizon), will form a joint venture (JV) with Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA) to develop a dedicated commercial and defence advanced flight training facility, AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is also pleased to announce its intention to establish the JV as an AgustaWestland Authorized Training Centre. ADA/Mubadala will then provide training services using a European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certified AW139 Level D Full Flight Simulator (FFS) designed, developed and supplied by CAE and AgustaWestland. The JV is subject to any required antitrust and other regulatory approvals. Offshore operators will benefit from specific mission training services once the Authorized Training Centre achieves operational readiness.
Bruno Spagnolini, Chief Executive Officer, AgustaWestland said "This latest announcement continues AgustaWestland's strategy to expand its worldwide network of Authorised Training Centres to deliver high quality training services to our growing number of customers. The Middle East region is an important market for AgustaWestland and particularly the AW139 helicopter, so we are very pleased to be partnering with ADA/Mubadala who will be able to provide AW139 type conversion, recurrent and operational role training to operators across the region."
Abu Dhabi Aviation is the largest commercial helicopter operator in the Middle East with a fleet that includes 16 AW139 helicopters. The bulk of the company's business activity is in support of Abu Dhabi offshore oil and engineering and construction companies. Other business activities include medical evacuation, survey, photography and charter.
The AW139 is a new generation medium twin-turbine helicopter setting new standards in its class. To date, orders for almost 580 AW139 helicopters have been placed by almost 160 customers from approximately 50 countries to carry out a wide range of missions including offshore transport, law enforcement and homeland security duties, EMS/SAR, utility, fire fighting, VIP/corporate transport, and other government roles. Through the training academies headquartered in Italy, UK and USA, AgustaWestland enjoys an enviable track record in successfully training both commercial and military pilots and maintainers from all over the world. Training programmes are tailored to meet a customer's individual needs and operational requirements using established analytical processes. Training solutions and services are designed, developed and delivered through the entire lifecycle of the product to meet the demands of long-term operational support. Extensive use is made of multi-media tools and an expanding range of synthetic training devices ranging from e-learning, part-task maintenance and procedures trainers through to full mission and flight simulators.
Abu Dhabi Aviation performs training on many levels, supporting not only its own training needs but also those of its customer base as well. ADA offers a wide range of training courses that include Pilot training, Engineer training, Cabin Crew training as well as ancillary programmes such as CRM, Human Factors for Engineers, Dangerous Goods, Crew Fire Fighting, SEP and First Aid using structured classes that are led by some of the industry's finest. Mubadala Aerospace, a business unit of Mubadala Development Company, is a global network of aerospace businesses that demonstrates world-class performance, creates innovative products, and delivers value-added services to its customers. With the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency, it intelligently invests in a network of international businesses creating mutually-beneficial partnerships, and capitalizing on market opportunities ensuring sustainable value to its stakeholders, growing local Emirati talent, and driving opportunity for the aerospace industry.
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