7-Apr-2016Source: HeliHub.com
Faroe Islands operator Atlantic Airways is today taking delivery of the second of the pair of AgustaWestland AW139s they ordered. The aircraft will be used to perform Search and Rescue missions and scheduled passenger transportation within the Faroe Islands. The helicopters replace two Bell 412s. OY-HIL – serial number 31722 – was ferried this morning... Read more
25-Nov-2015Source: HeliHub.com
The first of two AW139s announced by AgustaWestland in June 2015 as sold to Atlantic Airways has been seen on flight test in Italy. In our photo here by Marco Bianchi, the first example is seen with double hoist mounted to starboard. In their press release, AgustaWestland stated that the aircraft will be used to... Read more
23-Jun-2015Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland announced today that Atlantic Airways has signed a contract for two AW139 intermediate twin helicopters. The aircraft will be used to perform SAR (Search and Rescue) missionsand scheduled passenger transportation within the Faroe Islands. The helicopters are expected to bedelivered late 2015 and in spring 2016 respectively, and will replace two B412s. This latest... Read more
25-Nov-2013Source: Atlantic Airways
The Board of Directors of Atlantic Airways has appointed Mr. Jørgen Holme as the company’s new CEO. Mr. Holme has a master degree in economics and management. He follows Mr. Magni Arge, who has been the CEO of Atlantic Airways for the past 18 years. Jørgen Holme has been appointed for a period of one... Read more
12-Jan-2012Source: Atlantic Airways
Atlantic Airways has signed a four-year contract with the Faroese Ministry of Fishery and Ministry of Industry to provide helicopter search and rescue (SAR) and domestic transport to the most remote islands. The helicopter service will be provided by two Bell 412 helicopters and the contract includes considerable upgrade to the standard of SAR and crisis support. The agreement is worth a total... Read more
14-Sep-2009Source: SwissHeli
Atlantic Airways Bell 412 in the Faroe Islands... Read more
