LEONARDO AW139’S LEADERSHIP IN JAPAN SOLIDIFIES WITH ADDITIONAL ORDERS

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Atlanta, 11 March 2026 - At Verticon 2026 (Atlanta, 10-12 March), Leonardo and Mitsui Bussan Aerospace, official distributor for the AW139, AW169 and AW189 types in Japan, announced an order for two more AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopters, with deliveries expected in 2028.This contract was signed in the framework of the Distributorship Agreement renewal announced last year and based on a commitment to procure eleven new helicopters from all types over the 2025-2027 period. This latest order comes at a time when multiple public service requirements emerge in Japan, particularly for law enforcement and firefighting duties, market segments where this model has achieved an established presence and success in the country among several operators.

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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
Categories: Press Releases