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About AgustaWestland

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is a global leader in aerospace and one of the world�s largest helicopter companies. Its subsidiary, AgustaWestland North America (AWNA), headquartered in Reston, Virginia, is responsible for the company�s U.S. government programs and provides strategic guidance and support to all AgustaWestland North America businesses and operations. For over 50 years, AgustaWestland has made significant contributions to the U.S. aerospace industry, from pioneering work with Bell Helicopter to the recent success in winning the prestigious Marine One Presidential helicopter program with its state-of-the art US101 helicopter, in partnership with Lockheed Martin and Bell.

AgustaWestland�s record of excellence includes supporting U.S. Army aviation assets during the first Gulf War; over seven years of success with the Coast Guard�s highly touted airborne drug interdiction program, known as Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron (HITRON); and recently, the Department of Homeland Security�s Customs and Border Protection�s accepted an aircraft to assist with critical border security missions. AgustaWestland North America is committed to providing cutting-edge, innovative, vertical lift technology to support our armed forces, Department of Homeland Security, and other U.S. government customers.

At the company�s facility in Philadelphia, AgustaWestland manufactures and supports some of the most technologically advanced helicopters currently operating across America. Each helicopter is specifically built to fit the unique needs of a diverse customer base from commercial operators to medevac, and state and local law enforcement organizations including the New Mexico State Police, the New York City Police Department, and the Pennsylvania State Police.