Westlands One Hundred

Released On 3rd Aug 2015

Westlands 100

Many of our member’s businesses depend upon the continued presence of Westland and their employees.  Yeovil Chamber took the opportunity to discuss the future of Agusta-Westland at Yeovil with senior directors at the Westland 100 Years event on 5th July.  Major opportunities exist in the expanding civilian helicopter/VSTOL market, and Westland, as the second-largest global helicopter manufacturer is a key player, right here in Yeovil.  As long as Westland grasp their opportunities, and support continues from Finmeccanica their Italian parent company, the future should see Westland remain in Yeovil.

Pictured is the AW609 TiltRotor being demonstrated at Westland 100 (David Woan)