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Mar
12
2025

LEONARDO AW139’S PRESENCE IN CHINA’S CIVIL HELICOPTER MARKET GROWS FURTHER AND PROMPTS FIRST FFS SIMULATOR INSTALLATION TO SUPPORT CREW TRAINING

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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

Leonardo’s AW09 Single-Engine Helicopter Gains Additional preliminary sales contracts as Global Distributor Network Grows

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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

SYNERJET LATINA SA SIGNS FOR TWO UTILITY AW169S AND IS APPOINTED OFFICIAL DISTRIBUTOR FOR THE AW09 HELICOPTER FOR SEVERAL LATIN AMERICAN COUNTRIES

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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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Tags: Chile Colombia Leonardo Paraguay Peru Synerjet Latina
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Mar
12
2025

PARKVIEW HEALTH EXPANDS LIFE-SAVING CAPABILITIES WITH SECOND AW169 HELICOPTE PARKVIEW HEALTH EXPANDS LIFE-SAVING CAPABILITIES WITH SECOND AW169 HELICOPTER

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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

LEONARDO AND MITSUI BUSSAN AEROSPACE RENEW DISTRIBUTOR AGREEMENT IN THE JAPANESE HELICOPTER MARKET

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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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Tags: AW139 AW169 AW189 Leonardo Mitsui Bussan Aerospace
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Mar
12
2025

LUFTTRANSPORT TO ADD TWO MORE AW189 HELICOPTERS TO ITS FLEET TO EXPAND LONG RANGE / HIGH-CAPACITY OFFSHORE CAPABILITIES ON THE NORWEGIAN CONTINENTAL SHELF

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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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Tags: AW189 Leonardo Lufttransport
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Mar
12
2025

SLOANE HELICOPTERS GROWS LEONARDO AW109 VIP ORDERBOOK CONFIRMING TYPE’S LEADERSHIP IN UK AND IRELAND

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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

LEONARDO AND MERCY FLIGHT CENTRAL TRANSFORM AW119KX HELICOPTER AIR AMBULANCE (HAA) TRAINING WITH FIRST DEDICATED VXR TRAINING AGREEMENT

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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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Tags: AW119Kx IFR Leonardo Mercy Flight Central
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Mar
11
2025

AERO ASAHI SIGNS TO EXPAND AW169 FLEET, ENHANCE MRO SERVICES IN JAPAN

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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

SABINE BANK PILOTS-HELISERVICE USA PARTNERSHIP MARKS THE ENTRY OF THE LEONARDO AW169 HELICOPTER IN NORTH AMERICA’S HPS MARKET

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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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Tags: HeliService USA Leonardo Sabine Bank Pilots
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