FIRST HELI-NETWORK (FHN), the UK-based helicopter fractional-ownership company, has placed its first order for new helicopters, signing a conditional contract with Agusta for three aircraft.
The deal covers two new types launched by the Italian manufacturer at the Paris air show in June - the A119 Koala and A109 Power. FHN has ordered two seven/eight-seat single-turbine A119s and one eight-seat twin-engine A109.
"As certification of both types has still to be achieved, FHN could only make the order conditional," says Tony Easton, FHN managing director, who cites Agusta's product-support package as a major factor in the decision.
The company hopes to soon further boost the fleet with the placing of orders for Bell JetRanger and Eurocopter Twin Squirrel helicopters, says Easton (Flight International, 18-24 January).
Source: Flight International
