Italy’s Mecaer Aviation Group (MAG) added FAA approval for two more STCs—already EASA validated—for its Leonardo-Finmeccanica AW139 VIP interiors. The added approvals are in response to “growing demand for additional options in the U.S. for VIP-configured AW139s containing a higher level of technology,” said MAG co-general manager Armando Sassoli.
The STCs cover more than eight different interchangeable layouts and configurations, ranging from four seats with multiple cabinets and consoles to eight-seat layouts. According to the aviation systems manufacturer, the interior can quickly be changed from one seating configuration to another.
MAG has customized nearly 200 twin-engine AW139s with VIP interiors, primarily in Europe, and expects the new FAA approvals “will assist in a more even distribution” of the installations. MAG’s proprietary SILENS (Speech Interference Level Enhanced Noise System) and I-FEEL (In-Flight Entertainment Enhanced Lounge) are available under both new STCs. “The market, and specifically the operators near our Philadelphia facility, wanted a quieter and lighter weight [interiors] option,” said Sassoli.