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Mar
05
2024

QATAR EMIRI AIR FORCE AND LEONARDO CELEBRATE 2,500 FLIGHT HOURS OF THE NH90 HELICOPTER FLEET

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Doha, 05/03/2024 – On the occasion of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) 2024, the Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF) and Leonardo celebrated the 2,500 flight hours of the NH90 helicopter fleet. This milestone has been made possible through strategic cooperation, which has been aided by Leonardo’s direct involvement in providing training and supporting maintenance operations.

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Feb
29
2024

LEONARDO AND FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL TO EVALUATE COLLABORATIONS IN THE FIELD OF HELICOPTER TRAINING AND SIMULATION IN THE UNITED STATES

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Anaheim, 28 February 2024 – Leonardo and FlightSafety International (FSI) have announced at Heli-Expo 2024 the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to evaluate a range of potential collaborations in the field of training and simulation in the United States.

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Feb
28
2024

MITSUI BUSSAN AEROSPACE SIGNS FOR THREE AW139 HELICOPTERS FURTHER STRENGTHENING THE TYPE’S MARKET LEADERSHIP IN JAPAN

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Anaheim – 28 February 2024 – Mitsui Bussan Aerospace (MBA), the authorised distributor for the Leonardo AW139, AW169 and AW189 helicopter models in Japan, announced with Leonardo orders recently signed for a total of three AW139s, to meet the requirements of various upcoming opportunities in the country. These latest orders confirm the continuous success of the AW139 in Japan with over 70 units currently in operation.

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Feb
28
2024

Bristow Signs New AW189 Framework Agreement Including Firm Orders for 10 AW189 Helicopters

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Rome – 28 February 2024 – Leonardo and Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL), the leading global provider of innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, announced a framework agreement including firm orders for 10 AW189 super medium helicopters plus 10 options.

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Feb
27
2024

LEONARDO AND THC ANNOUNCE SUBSTANTIAL HELICOPTER FLEET EXPANSION PLAN IN KSA

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Rome, 27 February 2024 – Leonardo and THC (The Helicopter Company), owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, announced today a substantial growth of their collaboration with an order for 20 AW139 intermediate twin-engine helicopters and a multi-year Framework Agreement for over 130. The announcement was made during an official ceremony held at Heli-Expo 2024 in Anaheim, CA.

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Feb
27
2024

LEONARDO AND SLOANE STRENGHEN PARTNERSHIP IN THE UK AND IRELAND COMMERCIAL HELICOPTER MARKET WITH AW09 AND AW109 TYPES DEALS

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Rome, 27 February 2024 – Leonardo and Sloane announced at Heli-Expo 2024 a major reinforcement of their collaboration in the UK and Ireland commercial helicopter market with the signing of Preliminary Sales Contracts for nine AW09 next-generation single engine aircraft, and new orders for two AW109 Grand New and two AW109 Trekker light twins.

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Feb
27
2024

LEONARDO’S AW139 FLEET IN AUSTRALIA GROWS STRONGER WITH ORDER FOR THREE MORE HEMS/SAR HELICOPTERS BY LIFEFLIGHT AUSTRALIA

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Anaheim, 27 February 2024 – Leonardo has announced a further growth in presence of the AW139 intermediate twin-engine helicopter in Australia at Heli-Expo 2024, with orders for three more aircraft by LifeFlight Australia. These add to two additional aircraft for LifeFlight’s joint venture partner StarFlight, that had been ordered in late 2023. The helicopters will be used to carry out emergency medical service and search and rescue response missions in Queensland with deliveries expected in late 2024.

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Feb
27
2024

MALAYSIAN MARITIME ENFORCEMENT AGENCY SELECTS THE AW189 TO MEET LONG RANGE SAR MISSION REQUIREMENT

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Anaheim – 27 February 2024 – The Leonardo AW189 super medium helicopter’s success grows stronger in Malaysia and Asia. The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has selected the type for its long range search and rescue requirement. Four aircraft will be delivered under a contract signed with Galaxy Aerospace Malaysia Sdn Bhd between 2025 and 2026, adding to a fleet of three AW139s already in service and testifying the reliance of the operator on Leonardo’s latest generation rotorcraft technology.

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Feb
27
2024

LEONARDO AND METRO AVIATION SIGN DISTRIBUTOR AGREEMENT FOR THE AW09 HELICOPTER IN NORTH AMERICA WITH COMMITTMENT FOR 30 UNITS

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Rome – 27 February 2024 – Leonardo and Metro Aviation, a prime privately-owned HEMS (Helicopter Emergency Medical Service) operator and service provider in the US, have announced the signing of a Distributor Agreement for the AW09 next generation single engine helicopter. Metro will act as a Leonardo distributor for the type in the US and Canada for all civil market applications. The Distributor Agreement includes a commitment for 30 units that will translate into Preliminary Sales Contracts.

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Tags: HEMS Leonardo Metro Aviation
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Feb
27
2024

Leonardo statement following the release of the New Medium Helicopter Invitation To Negotiate (ITN)

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A proven, in-service medium multi-role military helicopter, designed this generation for the modern battlefield operations while minimising through life costs.  Delivering social mobility around the UK through jobs, investment in skills and top-rated apprenticeship and graduate schemes. 

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Feb
26
2024

LEONARDO HIGHLIGHTS UNIQUE AW09 CONNECTIVITY CAPABILITIES AT HELI-EXPO 2024

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Leonardo is pleased to bring a connectivity solution that simplifies customers’ operations and maintenance and offers enhanced support. A joint Leonardo Services and Kopter Engineering team has designed and developed this solution, focusing on customers’ needs and addressing challenges regarding weight, form factor, and performance requirements.

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Feb
26
2024

LEONARDO VIRTUAL EXTENDED REALITY (VXR) SIMULATOR’S PUBLIC PREMIERE AT HELI-EXPO 2024 TO SHOW UNIQUE COMBINATION OF HIGH FIDELITY, COMPACT FOORPRINT AND COST/EFFECTIVENESS

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Heli-Expo (Anaheim, CA) - 26 February 2024 – At Heli-Expo 2024 Leonardo will exhibit its new Virtual and Extended Reality Simulator (VxR) for the first time with its motion system. Officially launched at Heli-Expo 2023, the full-scale system featuring a cockpit, motion, and instructor console is now on display on Leonardo’s Stand (6031) and is available for demos.

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Feb
26
2024

ASTRONAUTICS SELECTED BY NOVA SYSTEMS FOR SECURE AIRBORNE MISSION SYSTEM

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​ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – February 26, 2024 – Astronautics Corporation of America’s AeroSync Max, a wireless air-ground communications system (AGCS), has been selected by Nova Systems for more than 20 additional installations on its airborne C4ISR mission systems solution for Leonardo AW139/189 and Sikorsky S-92 helicopters deployed in a search and rescue (SAR) role with customers in Europe.  

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Tags: AeroSync Max Astronautics AW139 AW189 Leonardo Nova Systems S-92 SAR Sikorsky
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Feb
26
2024

Leonardo and Daedalean complete flight testing of Artificial Intelligence capabilities for advanced navigation in the rotorcraft domain

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February 26, 2024 – Zurich – Daedalean, a developer of safety-critical and certifiable artificial intelligence systems for situational awareness and flight control, has announced the completion of flight testing of Daedalean’s visual awareness system by Leonardo, a leader in aerospace, defense, and security.

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Jan
19
2024

LEONARDO: ITALY’S CARABINIERI TAKE DELIVERY OF AN ADDITIONAL AW169M HELICOPTER AS PART OF THE FLEET MODERNIZATION PROGRAMME

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Rome, 19 January 2024 – Italy’s Carabinieri takes a further step forward in the framework of their helicopter fleet modernization, taking delivery of their sixth Leonardo AW169M. Visiting the Leonardo’s Vergiate final assembly line facility yesterday, Carabinieri’s General Commander Lieutenant General Teo Luzi had a chance to get an update on the progress made in the service’s modernization programme and to see the three new helicopter models acquired in recent years – AW139, AW169M and AW119Kx – which allow the best mission management depending on a range of operational needs. 

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Dec
14
2023

LEONARDO CELEBRATES 700TH HELICOPTER DELIVERY FROM US PRODUCTION LINE

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Philadelphia, 14 December 2023 – In November, the 700th American-made helicopter was delivered from Leonardo ‘s production line in Philadelphia, representing an enormous milestone achievement in the United States that speaks to the technical maturity of its industrial operations in the U.S. The actual 700th aircraft, an AW119Kx single engine, was delivered to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

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Dec
11
2023

Leonardo confirmed as Sustainability Leader in the Aerospace and Defense Industry

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The international rating agency S&P Global, which evaluates the environmental, social and governance aspects of over 13,000 companies in different sectors, has included Leonardo in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and in the Dow Jones Sustainability Europe Index for the fourteenth year in a row.

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Dec
07
2023

Leonardo and Pratt & Whitney canada achieve first 100% SAF flight with PT6C-67C-POWERED AW139 helicopter

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Leonardo and Pratt & Whitney Canada today announced the successful completion of the first flight for a AW139 intermediate twin helicopter, powered by PT6C-67C engines, using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Accomplished at Leonardo’s facility in Cascina Costa di Samarate (Italy) on 21 November, the 75-minute flight and ground tests evaluated engine performance with multiple power variation and other systems. The test showed an outstanding response to the new fuel with no significant differences compared to the use of Jet A1 fuel. 

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Nov
30
2023

First SAF-powered rotorcraft flight in UAE and Middle East set by Abu Dhabi Aviation’s AW139 commercial helicopter

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Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA) and Leonardo are pleased to announce today that ADA’s AW139 intermediate twin-engine helicopter accomplished two flights powered by aviation fuel blended with SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) in Abu Dhabi on 28 and 30 November (the latter carrying on board UAE dignitaries and industry representatives).

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Nov
28
2023

AW09 global market success extends to Europe with preliminary sales contracts for ten units by Léman Aviation

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The number of global partners for the AW09 next-generation single-engine helicopter in the world market grows further with the announcement at European Rotors (Madrid, 28-30 November) of the addition of Léman Aviation, who has signed Preliminary Sales Contracts for ten units. 

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Nov
28
2023

Leonardo’s presence in Latin America’s energy support and super-medium helicopter category market grows further with OHI’s AW189/AW189K order

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The world’s most successful super-medium class helicopter, the AW189, grows its presence further in the energy support market and Latin America with an order placed by leading helicopter operator Omni Helicopters International (OHI) for three units, including two AW189s (powered by General Electric engines) and one AW189K (powered by Safran engines).

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Nov
13
2023

COMPLEX MISSIONS AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: SANT’ANNA SCHOOL WINS LEONARDO’S DRONE CONTEST

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Having drones collaborate with autonomous terrestrial vehicles, using localisation and navigation solutions based on Artificial Intelligence algorithms, to perform complex missions in the absence of human or satellite GPS guidance: this is the main challenge of Leonardo’s Drone Contest, held in Turin once again this year. The second edition, the first in a series of challenges due to conclude in 2025, was won by the team from Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies.

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Oct
31
2023

Polish Land Forces take delivery of their first AW149 helicopters

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The Polish Land Forces has taken delivery of their first two AW149 helicopters during a ceremony held at the 25th Air Cavalry Brigade in Tomaszów Mazowiecki yesterday, where they are entering service 15 months after the contract signing.

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Oct
30
2023

Leonardo AW139 success grows stronger in USA for public services with Monroe County’s order for three helicopters

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Leonardo announced an order today for three AW139 medium twin-engine helicopters by Monroe Country in Florida. These aircraft will be operated by Trauma Star, a joint effort of Monroe County Fire Rescue and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and will provide air ambulance support across the Florida Keys from Lower Keys Medical Center and the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport. These AW139s will be delivered from Leonardo’s FAA-Certified Part 21 Production Facility in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, between the end of 2024 and early 2025, after which it will undergo dedicated mission customization before replacing the County’s existing fleet.

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Oct
23
2023

Leonardo AW139 success grows stronger in USA for public services with Monroe County’s order for three helicopters

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Leonardo announced an order today for three AW139 medium twin-engine helicopters by Monroe Country in Florida. These aircraft will be operated by Trauma Star, a joint effort of Monroe County Fire Rescue and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and will provide air ambulance support across the Florida Keys from Lower Keys Medical Center and the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport. These AW139s will be delivered from Leonardo’s FAA-Certified Part 21 Production Facility in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, between the end of 2024 and early 2025, after which it will undergo dedicated mission customization before replacing the County’s existing fleet.

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Oct
16
2023

Leonardo at Seoul ADEX 2023 to strengthen its partnership with Korea and promote its latest helicopters and defence electronics

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Leonardo will attend the Seoul International Aerospace and Defence Exhibition (Seoul ADEX) - stand 199 in Hall F - from October 17-22. Leonardo has decades of heritage in Korea providing the latest helicopters, such as the world-class AW159 helicopter, currently in service with the Republic of Korea Navy and defence & security electronics. Today, the Republic of Korea's key civil and military forces conduct operations using a wide range of high technology Leonardo equipment.

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Oct
02
2023

Italian Navy’s NH90 helicopter deliveries complete as state-of-the-art mission simulation centre is established at Maristaeli Luni Base

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SW/ASuW aircraft, assembled at Leonardo’s facility in Venice Tessera, has been deployed at the Italian Navy’s Maristaeli Luni Base and presented during an official ceremony attended by Italian Navy’s, Leonardo’s and NHIndustries’ dignitaries and representatives on 29 September. The helicopter also joins a fleet of ten MH-90As optimized for tactical transport duties and special operations bringing the total fleet of NH90s tThe Italian Navy achieved a major rotorcraft capability enhancement milestone with the completion of deliveries of its NH90 helicopters combined with a dedicated simulation centre for its NH90 crews. The 46th SH-90A Ao 56 in service with this prime operator. The first Italian Navy’s NH90 was delivered in 2011. Since then, the whole fleet has logged in excess of 35,000 flight hours in multiple operations in Italy and internationally. 

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Nov
07
2022

The next stage in Wildcat weapon training launches at RNAS Yeovilton

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Leonardo has enhanced the delivery of weapons loading training for the British Armed Forces through the introduction of a Weapons Loading System Trainer (WLST) based at the Wildcat Training Centre at the Royal Naval Air Station (RNAS) in Yeovilton, Somerset.

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Oct
20
2022

AW101 completes high altitude trials stateside

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Yeovil – A cross-departmental team from Leonardo in Yeovil has successfully undertaken high altitude trials, which were completed on schedule with the Norwegian AW101 helicopter in the US. The aircraft completed its 21-day trial plan in just 16 days.

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