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Jul
20
2022

Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Trust introduces another AW169 helicopter to its fleet

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Farnborough, 18/07/2022 – Leonardo is pleased to announce that the UK charity Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Trust (EHAAT) will be introducing its second AW169 helicopter for its Emergency Medical Services (EMS) operations. The agreement between Specialist Aviation Services and EHAAT, which was signed at the Farnborough International Airshow, includes a bespoke medical interior, in addition to other modifications to be provided by SAS.

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Tags: AW169 EHAAT EMS Essex & Hertz Air Leonardo
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Jul
21
2022

Milestone Aviation Delivers Two AW169s to Sloane Helicopters

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DUBLIN – Thursday, July 21, 2022 – The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), the global leader in helicopter leasing, has announced today that it has delivered a second AW169 helicopter to UK-based operator, Sloane Helicopters (“Sloane”).

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Tags: AW169 Milestone Aviation Group Sloane Helicopters
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Aug
11
2022

Leonardo’s VIP-corporate helicopter fleet set to grow in Brazil with new orders announced at LABACE 2022

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Leonardo’s leadership in the world’s VIP/corporate multiengine helicopter market continues to grow with new orders announced at LABACE (São Paolo, 9-11 August 2022), including two AW169 light intermediate twins and one AW109 Trekker light twin engine helicopter. One AW169 and the AW109 Trekker will be delivered to a private operator in 4Q2023. An AW169 is expected to be handed over to its user in 3Q2023. The helicopters will feature highly customized configurations and interiors and will benefit from the advanced and comprehensive support solutions which will be delivered by the new Service and Logistics Centre in Itapevi.  

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Tags: AW169 LABACE Leonardo
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Dec
22
2022

Austrian MoD takes delivery of its first AW169M LUH helicopter as Italy and Austria sign G2G Agreement amendment to exercise options for additional aircraft

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The Austrian Ministry of Defence’s AW169M LUH helicopter programme set a major milestone today with the delivery of the first aircraft from an initial order of 18 units, based on the Italy-Austria Government-to-Government (G2G) Agreement announced by the relevant Authorities at the end of 2021. The handover of the aircraft, built at Leonardo’s Vergiate facility in Italy, achieved in line with the contractual obligations, was performed during an official ceremony held at the Tulln-Langenlebarn Brumowski Air Base, in the presence of Leonardo’s senior management. Austria and Italy also announced today a G2G Agreement amendment through which Austria is exercising options for an additional 18 helicopters, providing further evidence of its confidence in the selected platform. 

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Tags: Austrian Ministry of Defence AW169 Leonardo
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Mar
16
2023

Mitsui Bussan Aerospace signs for six AW139 helicopters further strengthening the type’s market leadership in Japan

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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 six 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 nearly 70 units currently in operation.

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Tags: AW139 AW169 AW189 Leonardo Mitsui Bussan Aerospace
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