Archive · 11 Aug 2025
Uttar Pradesh Acquires AW139 Helicopter; Pilots to Train
Uttar Pradesh is buying a new helicopter, the AgustaWestland AW139, to expand its air fleet.
Three pilots will go to Italy to learn how to fly and maintain it.
The training will cover how to handle the helicopter and how to land in emergencies.
The training will cost about ₹50.40 lakh.
The AW139, made in Italy, is fast and has safety features like a bulletproof body.
It is part of the state's plan to improve its air fleet.
Uttar Pradesh will add an AgustaWestland AW139 helicopter to its fleet.
Three pilots will receive specialized training in Italy.
Training will include technical operations and emergency landing procedures.
The total training cost, including expenses, is approximately ₹50.40 lakh.
The AW139, made by Leonardo Helicopters, can reach 278 km/h and has a bulletproof body.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh's civil aviation department and three pilots: Captain Amit Kumar Bhutani, Captain Akshay Jaiswal, and Captain Rajesh Kumar Sharma.
- What
- Uttar Pradesh is inducting an AgustaWestland AW139 helicopter.
- When
- Pilots will train in Italy from August 13 to November 27.
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh; Pilots will train in Italy.
- Why
- To expand the state’s air fleet.
- Helicopter Model
- AgustaWestland AW139
- Manufacturer
- Leonardo Helicopters (Italy)
- Pilot Training Location
- Italy
- Pilot Training Cost
- ₹50.40 lakh
- Max Speed
- 278 km/h