AgustaWestland, a subsidiary of Italy’s Finmeccanica S.p.A., expanded its Philadelphia facility, the company’s only manufacturing site in North America. The expansion supported the assembly of the twin-engine AW139 helicopter, designed for VIP transport, law enforcement, offshore operations, and homeland security missions. Located near the Northeast Philadelphia Airport, the plant became a significant contributor to the region’s aviation industry, reflecting Philadelphia’s legacy as a hub for rotary-wing flight innovation.
