HOMELAND SECURITY
13 Jun 08. Japan National Police Agency Orders Five More AW109 Powers. AgustaWestland and Kanematsu Corporation are pleased to announce they have been awarded a contract by the Japan National Police Agency (JNPA) to supply a further five AW109 Power Law Enforcement Helicopters as part of an on-going program to modernise the Police helicopter fleet. The 2008 order represents selection of the AW109 Power for the fourth consecutive year and demonstrates the Police’s satisfaction with the aircraft, the cost effectiveness of the aircraft and their confidence in Kanematsu’s product support infrastructure in Japan. This order will bring the total number of AW109 helicopters in service with the JNPA to twenty-one and continues AgustaWestland’s growing share of the Japanese light twin engine market. AgustaWestland expects this growth to continue over the coming years.