Contract for 5 AW119Kx helicopters, plus 2 options signed on October 2018 to begin replacement of Alouette III. First aircraft delivered via air to Spain by Leonardo Philadelphia plant on January 28th, 2019. Official reception ceremony held by Squadron 552 on February 17th
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Portuguese Koalas in Search and Rescue, 11-Jun-20 : #Koala Portugal Air Force (FAP) new Koala helicopter from the Ovar airbase SAR detachment completed search and rescue mission in support of the civilian protection agency
First Two AW119Kx Delivered to Portugal, 22-Feb-19 : #Delivery Portugal’s Air Force received the first two of five AW119Kx in a ceremony held at Beja Air Base. Rest will followed on early 2020. The new helicopter is replacing the Alouette III in service since 1960s
Portugal Orders Five AW119Kx Plus Two Options, 18-Oct-18 : Helitech 2018 Portuguese Air Force ordered 5 AW119Kx with an option for a further 2 helicopters. Value is in excess of €20M and will be delivered from AgustaWestland Philadelphia plant between 2018 and 2020
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pictured (pic2) on official delivery ce+
N677SS: AgustaWestland, PA Sep18;
27jan19 first Koala pictured + 
