Italian-built helicopter to display at China International Import Expo

An Italian-built Leonardo helicopter, the AW189, has been delivered in Shanghai on October 20, to be put on display at the China International Import Expo.

An AW189 helicopter manufactured by Italy's Leonardo lands in Shanghai, October 20, 2018. The helicopter will be exhibited at the upcoming China International Import Expo. [Photo: VCG]

The Leonardo AW189 is a high-performance, 8.6-ton super-medium-sized twin-engine helicopter, with a price tag of nearly 200 million yuan.

Photo shows the interior view of the AW189 helicopter manufactured by Italy's Leonardo in Shanghai, October 20, 2018. The helicopter will be exhibited at the upcoming China International Import Expo. [Photo: VCG]

Carrying up to 19 people, the helicopter can be used in complex environments such as maritime search and rescue, as well as law enforcement.

The first-ever China International Import Expo will be held in Shanghai from November 5 to 10, 2018.

Various aircraft exhibits from Western Europe, the south Pacific, Central America and Southern Africa will be on display in Shanghai.