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May
22
2025
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Leonardo’s long established regional helicopter distributor for UK and Ireland Sloane Helicopters (Sloane) announced the signing for three more AW109 Trekker light twin engine helicopters at EBACE 2025 (Geneva, 20-22 May). The delivery of these VIP-configured aircraft are expected to be carried out in 2027 and add to five AW109 GrandNews ordered in March this year.
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May
22
2025
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At EBACE 2025 (Geneva, 20-22 May) Universal Vulkaan Aviation Pte Limited (UVA), Leonardo’s authorized distributor for the Indian civil helicopter market, signed a contract for two AW169 light-intermediate twin-engine helicopters. The aircraft will be configured for VIP/Corporate transport, further consolidating Leonardo’s leadership in the global VIP multiengine helicopter segment and expanding the AW169’s footprint in India.
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May
20
2025
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At Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition - LIMA, Leonardo and long-established partner Weststar Aviation Services (Weststar) of Malaysia celebrated today the launch of the most significant Government helicopter fleet expansion and modernization program ever for the manufacturer in the country, intended to meet a wide range of national requirements for defence, security and the support of communities. Within the framework of this programme, Weststar foresees the delivery of up to 28 helicopters of various types, in a mix of firm orders and options, most of them between 2026 and 2027. Weststar will lease the aircraft to the Malaysian Government for 15 years, with dedicated localized support and training services to the operator.
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Apr
29
2025
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The Italian Army took a step forward in the framework of its comprehensive modernization plan with the delivery of the first UH-169D LUH (Light Utility Helicopter). The handover was carried out during an official ceremony held at the Italian Army Aviation’s Headquarters in Viterbo on 28 April in the presence of military and industry representatives and dignitaries.
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Mar
13
2025
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Dallas, 13 March 2025 - Leonardo has announced a further growth in presence of the AW139 intermediate twin-engine helicopter in Australia at Verticon 2025, with orders for four more aircraft by LifeFlight and joint venture partner StarFlight as they celebrate 10 years of successful cooperation with the operator since it received its first AW139 in 2015. The new helicopters will be used to carry out emergency medical service, law enforcement, oil and gas operations and search and rescue response missions in Australia, with deliveries expected to be completed in 2027. It will make the combined LifeFlight and StarFlight AW139 fleet one of the largest in Australia.
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Mar
13
2025
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Rome,13 March 2025 – At Verticon 2025 (Dallas, TX, 11-13 March), a prime exhibition for the world’s rotorcraft industry and community, Leonardo announced further growth within the commercial helicopter market, with new orders for nearly 30 helicopters of various models to several operators across Europe, Americas, Africa and Asia-Pacific primarily for energy support, rescue and public service duties, VIP transport operations. Combined orders for the AW109 GrandNew, AW169, AW139, and AW189 types have a total value of approximately 370 million EUR, with deliveries between 2026 and 2028. These orders add to preliminary sales contracts for 15 AW09 next-generation single-engine helicopters for European and Southeast Asian customers. Moreover, Leonardo also announced the entry into new markets, particularly supporting the energy industry and rescue missions with the AW169 and AW189 and the latest simulation technologies for pilot training, including the VxR virtual and extended reality pilot simulator.
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Mar
12
2025
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Dallas, 12 March 2025 - Leonardo’s presence in the China’s civil helicopter market grows further with new orders and deliveries for the bestselling AW139 intermediate twin engine supporting the energy industry. CITIC Offshore Helicopter Company Limited (COHC) took delivery of three more AW139 offshore helicopters between the end of 2024 and early 2025, bringing to 13 the total number of aircraft of this type in service with the operator. Founded in 1983 as the first professional helicopter operator in China, COHC became the first Chinese Main Board listed General Aviation company on Shenzhen Stock Exchange in 2000 and is still the only Publicly Traded General Aviation Company in China. COHC operates more than 80 helicopters for a wide range of missions covering Offshore Transport, HEMS and Utility roles. COHC is also the exclusive helicopter operator for China’s Polar Exploratory Missions. In addition, China General Aviation Company (CGAC), a leading player in the Chinese general aviation industry and one of the three major offshore Oil&Gas operators in the country, has recently signed for three AW139s plus one option, with deliveries to their base in Tianjin and Hainan Province expected in 2026.
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Mar
12
2025
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Dallas, 12 March 2025 - Leonardo AW09 next generation single engine helicopter’s market footprint continues to expand with further demand and distributors reinforcing their commitment with new preliminary sales orders as the program development makes progress.
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Mar
12
2025
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Dallas, 12 March 2025 - Synerjet Latina SA (Synerjet), official distributor of Leonardo civil helicopters for Colombia, Peru, Chile and Paraguay since 2023, is further expanding its collaboration with Leonardo with the purchase of two AW169 light-intermediate helicopters in utility configuration with deliveries in late 2027. Moreover, the company has been appointed an official distributor for the next-generation AW09 single helicopter in the relevant markets.
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Mar
12
2025
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Dallas, 12 March 2025 – Leonardo and Parkview Health today announced the execution of an option for a second AW169 helicopter with delivery expected in the second quarter of 2026, further strengthening the Parkview Samaritan critical care transport program after the first AW169 entered service in 2024.
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Mar
12
2025
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Dallas, 12 March 2025 - At Verticon 2025 (Dallas, TX, 11-13 March) Leonardo and Mitsui Bussan Aerospace announced the renewal of the Distributor Agreement for AW139, AW169 and AW189 helicopter sales and support & services in Japan and a commitment to procure eleven new helicopters from all types over the 2025-2027 period.
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Mar
12
2025
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Dallas, 12 March 2025 - The Leonardo AW189 super-medium helicopter’s success in Northern Europe and in the energy market continues to grow with the addition of a further two newly built units to be operated by Norwegian company Lufttransport RW AS with deliveries expected in 2026 to deliver offshore transport services on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS).
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Mar
12
2025
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Dallas, 12 March 2025 - Leonardo’s long established regional helicopter distributor for UK and Ireland Sloane Helicopters (Sloane) announced the signing for five more AW109 GrandNew light twin engine helicopters at Verticon 2025 (Dallas, TX, 11-13 March). The delivery of these VIP-configured aircraft are expected to be carried out between the end of 2026 and first half of 2027 and add to utility configured AW109 GrandNew purchased during 2024 and planned for handover in the first half of 2026.
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Mar
12
2025
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Dallas, 12 March 2025 — Leonardo and Mercy Flight Central today announced the signature of the first training contract for the AW119Kx IFR helicopter, utilizing Leonardo's state-of-the-art VxR simulator to enhance pilot training and operational readiness.
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Mar
11
2025
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Dallas, 11 March 2025 – Aero Asahi Corporation (Aero Asahi), one of Japan’s leading general aviation service providers, announced at Verticon 2025 (Dallas, TX, 11-13 March) orders for two more Leonardo AW169 light intermediate helicopters. These new aircraft, which add to the AW169 purchased in early 2024 marking the first Agusta-branded VIP helicopter in the Japanese market and planned to be delivered within Spring, will be used respectively for passenger services and premium VVIP charter services with deliveries expected in 2026.
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Mar
11
2025
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Dallas, 11 March 2025 - Leonardo is excited to celebrate the successful partnership between HeliService USA and Sabine Bank Pilots, marking a key milestone in the US harbor pilot industry with the introduction of the AW169 intermediate twin engine helicopter. Sabine Bank Pilots, a highly skilled organization responsible for safely guiding vessels through the Sabine-Neches Waterway - one of Texas’ most vital shipping routes - will now integrate advanced aviation support into its operations. HeliService USA, the first and only helicopter operator dedicated to supporting offshore wind development in the United States, is expanding its capabilities to serve this new sector.
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Mar
11
2025
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Dallas, 11 March 2025 - At Verticon 2025 (Dallas, TX, 11-13 March) Leonardo and Petroleum Air Services (PAS) announced a further reinforcement of their collaboration to deliver effective and safe helicopter operations supporting the energy industry in Egypt. PAS signed to procure five AW169 light intermediate twin engine 4.8t helicopters with skid undercarriage. These aircraft are expected to be delivered starting in the third quarter of 2026 or earlier and will carry out offshore transport, crew change and emergency response missions from the eastern desert region.
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Mar
11
2025
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Dallas, 11 March 2025 – Leonardo and the North Slope Borough (NSB) of Alaska are proud to announce the entry of two new AW189 super medium helicopters. The advanced aircraft, specifically outfitted with specialized EMS interiors, are set to significantly elevate the capabilities of the North Slope Borough's Search and Rescue (SAR) and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) across its expansive 95,000 square-mile service area, located entirely above the Arctic Circle. These state-of-the-art AW189 helicopters will replace the Borough's current helicopter fleet and operate continuously, day and night, to perform essential missions. These missions include SAR operations to locate and assist distressed individuals, Emergency Medical Services that provide immediate medical care to those injured or critically ill, Inter-Facility Medical Transport to transfer patients between medical centers, and Emergency Supply Transport.
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Mar
11
2025
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Dallas, 11 March 2025 - Gama Group Limited (“Gama Aviation”) and Leonardo announced a further reinforcement of their collaboration in delivering and maintaining advanced rotorcraft capabilities to UK with an order for five more helicopters for emergency medical service (EMS) and Energy support operations. The announcement was made during Verticon 2025 (Dallas, TX, 11-13 March).
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Mar
10
2025
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DALLAS, TX – March 10, 2025 – The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), the global leader in helicopter leasing, today announced that it has signed lease agreements with Offshore Helicopter Services UK Limited (“OHS”) for four additional helicopters, including two new Leonardo AW139s, one new Airbus H175, and one Sikorsky S-92, which are scheduled to deliver in 2025 through 2026. The announcement was made during Verticon, formerly HAI Heli-Expo, in Dallas, Texas.
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Mar
06
2025
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A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed today between Baykar Technologies and Leonardo for the development of unmanned technologies.
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Mar
03
2025
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Lodrino, Switzerland, 28th February 2025 - Karen, Switzerland’s largest private helicopter MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) provider, is pleased to announce the acquisition of an AW139 helicopter for disassembly and the establishment of another Consignment Agreement with Horix Aerospace under the Horix Trust Consignment Program to remarket the materials. This collaboration covers the recovery of materials from the first-ever AW139 helicopter disassembly in Switzerland, further solidifying Karen’s reputation as a European center of excellence for the disassembly and related recertification of Leonardo Helicopters materials.
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Feb
03
2025
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DUBLIN – January 31, 2025 – The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), the global leader in helicopter leasing, today announced that it has been awarded the contract for the purchase and leaseback of five new Leonardo AW189 helicopters with Equinor Energy AS (“Equinor”), a leading supplier of energy to Europe and largest oil and gas operator on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
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Nov
07
2022
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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
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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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