Atlantic Airways operates two AW139s from Vagar Airport in the Faroe Islands, the company providing domestic helicopter services, including regular scheduled flights, HEMS, offshore operations and SAR.

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Atlantic Airways' scheduled flights provide a vital link to remote communities across the Faroes

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Agusta Westland AW.139 / AW.149 - InternationalInternational - 2001

Islanders, government and companies hire the AW139s for around 150 hours a year for transport and sling load operations. Here, one of the AW139s prepares to transport fuel barrels to Dimun to power the island.

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An Atlantic Airways AW139 departs Bodanes heliport. The company provides scheduled flights to 11 locations across the Faroe Islands three to four times a week.

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The AW139 is equipped with 14 passenger seats during scheduled flights instead of nine passengers in the Bell 412 it replaced. The rescue hoist is visible in this photo; Atlantic Airways crews fly about 200 hours for HEMS tasks a year.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Agusta Westland AW.139 / AW.149 - InternationalInternational - 2001

The AW139 offers a modern flight deck, which includes a four-axis digital automatic flight control system.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Agusta Westland AW.139 / AW.149 - InternationalInternational - 2001

Pilot Captain Reynskor turns the AW139 during a scheduled flight in typical Faroese weather.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Agusta Westland AW.139 / AW.149 - InternationalInternational - 2001