The AW139 has proven extremely successful in Japan; those in service there have logged in excess of 110,000 flight hours, performing several utility operations, as well as supporting several prefectures and city authorities.
Around 160 helicopters of various types, including the AW169, are in service in Japan, used for a wide range of missions from EMS, SAR, fire-fighting and disaster relief to VIP/corporate transport and news gathering.
The AW139 fleet is growing rapidly in Japan, and authorised distributor Mitsui Bussan Aerospace sees opportunities for six more units from across the country.