Russians join Agusta in AW139 production
Russia’s Oboronprom Corporation and AgustaWestland announced the signing of a heads of agreement for the joint final assembly of the AW139 medium twin heli

Russia’s Oboronprom Corporation and AgustaWestland announced the signing of a heads of agreement for the joint final assembly of the AW139 medium twin helicopter in a still-to-be-built factory near Moscow. According to Oboronprom director general Andrey Reus, outlined plans call for a production rate of 24 helicopters per year.

Both companies aim to have a Russian-assembled AW139 on the market in 2010. The cooperation plans they revealed in May are therefore taking shape quickly. “The ‘heads of agreement’ is the last step before a detailed agreement. We are still discussing workshares, territories etc.,” Reus said.

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