19-Dec-2025Source: Leonardo
Established Leonardo helicopter civil operator ASG Helicopter Services LLC (ASG) is introducing two AW189 super medium offshore-configured aircraft in Azerbaijan this month, with the first aircraft officially presented in the country on December 17 and the second one expected to arrive at the beginning of next year. The event marks the entry of the AW189... Read more
9-Dec-2025Source: REISER Simulation and Training GmbH
At the European Rotors Show, REISER Simulation and Training GmbH announced it will join forces with Leonardo to codevelop a new-generation AW139 helicopter FTD (Flight Training Device) Level 3 simulator to meet specific civil-market requirements for high-fidelity, cost-effective solutions. This collaboration allows the partners to offer one more opportunity for operators seeking an exceptional training... Read more
21-Nov-2025Source: Leonardo
Offshore Helicopter Services UK Ltd (OHS UK – part of the Ultimate Aviation Group) announced the signing of a contract to procure two more Leonardo AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopters. The aircraft are expected to be delivered from Italy’s Vergiate final assembly plant in late 2026. These helicopters will join two AW139 SAR (Search and... Read more
20-Nov-2025Source: HeliOperations
Prime helicopter training service provider HeliOperations of Portland, UK, is set to expand its AW139 intermediate twin-engine fleet with a contract for two units announced at European Rotors 2025 (17-20 November). Deliveries are expected to be carried out between 2026 and 2027, bringing the total number of AW139s operated by HeliOperations to six. These aircraft... Read more
17-Nov-2025Source: Ex-Change Parts
Stockholm, Sweden – Ex-Change Parts AB, a leading provider of pre-owned parts to helicopter owners, announced today the achievement of 100% sustainability in helicopter recycling. This landmark reinforces Ex-Change Parts’ leadership position in the global rotary-wing MRO marketplace. As sustainability is brought into ever-sharper focus across the aerospace industry, Ex-Change Parts seized the opportunity to... Read more
4-Nov-2025Source: Toll Ambulance Rescue Helicopter Service
On October 23, 2025, the Toll Ambulance Rescue Helicopter Service fleet of eight AW139 reached the significant aviation milestone of 40,000 flight hours, and a service milestone of over 24,000 critical care missions. The Toll operated NSW Ambulance Aeromedical Rescue Helicopter service commenced operations on January 10, 2017. Together Toll and NSW Ambulance provide a... Read more
28-Oct-2025Source: Ex-Change Parts
Ex-Change Parts AB, the Swedish-based helicopter parts and component support specialist, has launched a strategic expansion program designed to both strengthen its purchasing operations and also increase the availability of certified components. With a strong financial base, a proven AAA financial rating and over 26 years of industry experience, Ex-Change Parts is now well positioned... Read more
24-Oct-2025Source: Odysight.ai
Odysight.ai Inc., a leading provider of visual-based Predictive Maintenance (PdM) and Condition-Based Monitoring (CBM) solutions, announced the successfull completion of its first Odysight.ai TruVision® European flight on an AW139 Leonardo helicopter tested by the Italian Air Force. This milestone represents Odysight.ai’s first operational footprint in Europe, a significant step forward as the Company expands into... Read more
24-Oct-2025Source: HeliHub.com
The Slovenian Police has signed a contract with Leonardo for two AW139s, which will be exclusively used for EMS operations. Police Director General Damjan Petrič and Leonardo representative Claudio Vinetti were signed the contracts in a ceremony in Brnik. The first helicopter is expected to arrive in Slovenia in October 2027, and the second in February... Read more
25-Sep-2025Source: Milestone Aviation
The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), the global leader in helicopter leasing, announced that it has signed purchase and leaseback agreements with Bristow Group Inc., the leading global provider of innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, for two new Leonardo AW139 helicopters. The aircraft, which were recently delivered to Bristow, are configured for Search and... Read more
22-Sep-2025Source: Coptersafety
Coptersafety and TRU Simulation signed an agreement for a new AW139 Level D Full Flight Simulator (FFS) for Coptersafety’s facility in Finland adjacent to Helsinki International Airport. This isthe second AW139 Full Flight Simulator from TRU Simulation for Coptersafety’s training center. Similar to Coptersafety’s first TRU-built AW139 Phase 7 FFS, this device will be equipped... Read more
2-Sep-2025Source: CHC
CHC Helicopter is proud to announce the introduction of three new upgraded AW139 helicopters, known as RAC Rescue, into service in Western Australia. Specially modified to deliver all-hazards rescue and advanced aeromedical care, these aircraft represent a significant enhancement to the state’s emergency response capability. Operated by CHC, the RAC Rescue helicopters are funded by... Read more
27-Aug-2025Source: HeliHub.com
Monroe County Fire Rescue (MCFR) and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) have this week taken delivery of the first two of their new “Trauma Star” Leonardo AW139 air ambulances with the first arriving on Monday 25th at their hangar at Florida Keys Marathon International Airport. The second AW139 arrived the following day, having taken... Read more
29-Jul-2025Source: Avincis
Avincis proudly marks a decade of delivering critical offshore helicopter services in Mozambique. Since commencing its long-term contract for Eni in June 2015, Avincis has grown the service from a single Leonardo AW139 helicopter based at Pemba International Airport to become a trusted aviation partner in the region. Today, the company operates a fleet of... Read more
30-Jun-2025Source: Honeywell
Honeywell and Near Earth Autonomy have successfully completed the first autonomous test flight of a Leonardo AW139 helicopter, marking a major milestone in support of the U.S. Marine Corps Aerial Logistics Connector (ALC) program. This flight demonstrates the feasibility of uncrewed, autonomous aircraft capable of operating in contested environments without an onboard pilot or remote operator.... Read more
23-Jun-2025Source: Leonardo
At the Paris Air Show, Leonardo and Aloula Aviation, a brand name of Mukamalah Aviation company (a wholly owned subsidiary of Aramco) announced a major achievement for the operator’s AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopter fleet, setting a 300,000 flight hours milestone in operations. Khalid Alnatour, Aloula Aviation CEO, said: “Aloula Aviation is proud to be... Read more
18-Jun-2025Source: Honeywell
Honeywell and Near Earth Autonomy have successfully completed the first autonomous test flight of a Leonardo AW139 helicopter, marking a major milestone in support of the U.S. Marine Corps Aerial Logistics Connector (ALC) program. This flight demonstrates the feasibility of uncrewed, autonomous aircraft capable of operating in contested environments without an onboard pilot or remote operator.... Read more
18-Jun-2025Source: Leonardo
At the Paris Air Show Leonardo and Falcon Aviation Services marked another milestone in their longstanding partnership with the announcement of a new order for an AW139 intermediate twin-engine helicopter. The aircraft, ordered by Falcon Aviation’s owner His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, will feature a VVIP 8-seater configuration, hinged... Read more
13-Jun-2025Source: Avincis
Avincis, Europe’s largest provider of emergency aerial services, has revealed a bold new helicopter livery design, reflecting its new brand identity which was rolled out last year. Using the latest colour scheme, the Avincis inhouse marketing team worked closely with graphic designers at Leonardo to come up with this new look and feel for the... Read more
30-May-2025Source: CENTUM
CENTUM and Avincis are proud to announce a strategic partnership in the framework of the newly awarded contract to Avincis as the helicopter service provider for Sasemar (the Spanish Maritime Safety and Rescue Agency). This collaboration marks a significant milestone in advancing the technological capabilities of Avincis’ fleet, with the integration of CENTUM’s Lifeseeker system,... Read more
27-May-2025Source: PAG
Precision Aviation Group Australia (PAG), a leading provider of products and value-added services to the aerospace and defense industries, is proud to announce it has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Honeywell Aerospace Technologies for the IntuVue RDR-7000 Weather Radar System for AW139 Commercial helicopters, valid until March 31, 2028. Under this agreement, PAG will... Read more
7-Apr-2025Source: Rotortrade
Rotortrade, the global helicopter dealership, announces it has been officially certified to perform maintenance operations on AW139 helicopters. The certification, granted by the EASA / OSAC, is effective as of March 2025 and enables Rotortrade’s European Maintenance Center in Tallard to immediately begin work on the widely used twin-engine aircraft. This development is part of... Read more
13-Mar-2025Source: Leonardo
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... Read more
13-Mar-2025Source: Leonardo
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... Read more
13-Mar-2025Source: Leonardo
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. The partners have more than 20 years of... Read more
10-Mar-2025Source: Milestone Aviation
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... Read more
3-Mar-2025Source: Karen Helicopter Services
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... Read more
11-Feb-2025Source: CHC
CHC do Brasil, part of CHC Helicopter, a global leader in helicopter services, has secured five new contracts with Petrobras, further cementing the operator’s role as a long-term partner to the company and bolstering its operations in the region. Starting later this year, these contracts will see CHC operate four more AW139s and an additional... Read more
29-Nov-2024Source: Atlantic Airways Aviation Academy
Atlantic Airways Aviation Academy Launches Fully Certified AW139 Simulator for Advanced Training. We are proud to announce the official certification of our state-of-the-art AW139 full-flight simulator. With this certification, the simulator is now fully operational and we are ready to welcome customers for advanced training from early 2025. The Danish Transport Authority (Trafikstyrelsen) issued the... Read more
11-Nov-2024Source: HeliOperations
HeliOperations is proud to announce the award of a £141 million contract to provide comprehensive training for German Navy helicopter pilots. The seven-year contract, awarded by the German Ministry of Defence, will ensure the highest standards of education and operational readiness for German naval pilots as preparation for operating the NH90 Sea Lion and Sea... Read more
7-Nov-2024Source: Bristow
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL), the global leader in innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, and Leonardo, a global leader in aerospace, defence & security, announced they have finalized a series of long-term agreements that will enhance global fleet support and training for the AW139 and AW189 helicopters, extending into the next decade. These agreements... Read more
7-Nov-2024Source: Leonardo
Offshore Helicopter Services UK Ltd (OHS UK – part of the Ultimate Aviation Group) is set to further strengthen its contribution to the growing demand for modern, effective rescue missions supporting the energy industry sector in the North Sea with the future introduction of two Leonardo AW139 intermediate twin helicopters. These aircraft are expected to... Read more
6-Nov-2024Source: Leonardo
The Italian National Fire Corps (Vigili del Fuoco, part of the Ministry of the Interior) will introduce eight AW139 intermediate twin-engine helicopters in a special configuration dedicated to mountain operations and firefighting. These aircraft, which will add to an existing fleet of 28 AW139s, are expected to be delivered starting before the end of 2025,... Read more
5-Nov-2024Source: Entrol
Entrol, the manufacturer of EASA and FAA certified FNPT, FTD, and FFS flight simulators, has announced the sale of its first Full Flight Simulator (FFS) Level B to the Italian-based operator Air Corporate. The simulator, based on the AW139 model, will be installed in 2026 and is designed to deliver a comprehensive training solution that covers... Read more
17-Oct-2024Source: Leonardo
At Japan Aerospace (Tokyo, 16-18 October) Toho Air Service, Co., Ltd., Mitsui Bussan Aerospace, Co., Ltd. and Leonardo signed a contract for the supply of an additional Leonardo AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopter for Tokyo-Ai land shuttle services. The aircraft is expected to be delivered in 2025. Toho Air, headquartered in Tokyo and with over... Read more
2-Oct-2024Source: US Air Force
The 908th Flying Training Wing has been transitioning from a C-130-equipped tactical airlift unit to becoming the formal training unit for the MH-139A Grey Wolf for nearly four years now. After divesting the last of its C-130s in April 2022, and receiving its first Grey Wolf in April 2024, the wing has taken another first in the life... Read more
17-Sep-2024Source: OHS
Two new bespoke multi-million-pound helicopters will spearhead the offshore energy sector Search and Rescue (SAR) fleet as part of a deal securing the service for the next decade. Current operator Offshore Helicopter Services UK Ltd (OHSUK) will continue to provide the service that supports up to 10,000 workers until at least 2032. Based in Aberdeen,... Read more
9-Sep-2024Source: Avincis
Avincis has been awarded a further five-year contract by the public entity responsible for maritime search and rescue services in Spain, the Maritime Safety and Rescue Society (SASEMAR), valued at €305 million. This contract solidifies Avincis’s position in providing search and rescue (SAR) services in a region where it has delivered uninterrupted SAR support for... Read more
5-Sep-2024Source: Leonardo
Leonardo and Petroleum Air Services of Egypt are further reinforcing their fruitful collaboration in the helicopter services field. With a fleet of eight AW139 light intermediate twin engine helicopters used for passenger and offshore transport supporting the energy industry in the country, Petroleum Air Services is Recognised Service Centre for Leonardo’s commercial helicopter products. Petroleum... Read more
5-Sep-2024Source: Nova Systems
New life-saving search and rescue and border protection capabilities – developed by Nova Systems supporting Bristow Group – have begun operating in service as part of the Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard. Nova Systems’ next-generation mission system solution has been successfully tested, delivered and accepted into service for two AW139 law enforcement and search and rescue... Read more
30-Aug-2024Source: LCI
LCI, a leading aviation company, has delivered two new Leonardo AW139 helicopters to Babcock Australasia (Babcock) for emergency medical services (EMS) operations across the Torres Strait and the Northern Peninsula of Queensland, Australia. The helicopters, which were delivered to Australia to begin modification for their EMS role in late August, have been placed in LCI’s... Read more
16-Aug-2024Source: CareFlight
This year marks the 10th anniversary of CareFlight’s AW139 rescue helicopter in the Northern Territory. Over the decade, the helicopter has proven an indispensable asset, providing emergency medical services to remote and isolated communities, saving many lives, and making a profound impact on community health in the Top End. CareFlight, the leading aeromedical helicopter service... Read more
29-Jul-2024Source: NAVAIR
NAVAIR has selected Near Earth Autonomy (Near Earth) to lead one of the teams demonstrating optimized logistics using rotorcraft for the U.S. Marine Corps’ Aerial Logistics Connector (ALC) program through an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) under the Naval Aviation Systems Consortium (NASC). In collaboration with industry leaders Leonardo and Honeywell, Near Earth will showcase advanced... Read more
25-Jul-2024Source: Leonardo
With the helicopter fleet in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia growing to deliver multiple services to the local economy and communities, resulting in a stronger need to provide greater levels of technical support, Leonardo further reinforced its partnership with Mukamalah Aviation Company (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Saudi Aramco) appointing it as an Authorised Service Centre... Read more
23-Jul-2024Source: Leonardo
Leading helicopter service provider Falcon Aviation announced today a further reinforcement of its long-term partnership with Leonardo through the introduction of the AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopter into its fleet supporting the Energy industry. Falcon Aviation has signed a contract during an official ceremony at the Farnborough International Airshow for one aircraft plus one option.... Read more
15-Jul-2024Source: US Air Force
The Nuclear Emergency Support Team welcomed the arrival of its new AW139 helicopter at Joint Base Andrews, June 17, enhancing its nuclear emergency response capabilities. As a mission partner at Joint Base Andrews, NEST is a specialized unit under the National Nuclear Security Administration responsible for a full range of nuclear emergency response missions, to... Read more
18-Jun-2024Source: Honeywell
Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) has been selected by OMNI Air Taxi (OMNI), the largest operator of Leonardo AW139 helicopters in South America, to gradually upgrade its fleet of 31 AW139s with Honeywell’s IntuVue RDR-7000 Weather Radar System. The RDR-7000 is a fully automated advanced flight technology that allows pilots to assess weather in advance to help enable a safer flight... Read more
31-May-2024Source: Leonardo
The Hellenic Ministry for Climate Crisis and Civil Protection is enhancing its emergency response capabilities by introducing three Leonardo AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopters. Under the recently signed contract, the new aircraft are expected to be delivered in 2026 with two units dedicated to healthcare missions and disaster relief and one unit to be used... Read more
30-May-2024Source: Leonardo
At EBACE, Universal Vulkaan Aviation Pte Limited, appointed as Leonardo’s distributor for the Indian civil helicopter market earlier this year, signed preliminary sales contracts for five AW09s, growing the success of the new single engine in Asia. Furthermore, Universal Vulkaan Aviation Pte Limited also signed a contract for three helicopters including one AW109 GrandNew, one... Read more
30-May-2024Source: Leonardo
Leonardo continues to expand the level of service proximity and capabilities in the helicopter market by launching new projects in the UK through a long-term partnership with Aldenham Aviation Ltd. Starting with an existing building and infrastructure at London Elstree Aerodrome, operations target Part 145 maintenance capabilities to be in place within autumn this year.... Read more
23-May-2024Source: Milestone
The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), the global leader in helicopter leasing, today announced that it has signed purchase assignment and leaseback agreements for three new Leonardo AW139 helicopters with Norwegian helicopter operator Lufttransport RW AS (“Lufttransport”). The three helicopters are scheduled to deliver in 2025 and will be deployed on offshore missions in the... Read more
14-May-2024Source: Airborne Technologies
Airborne Technologies is proud to announce the successful implementation of the Smith Myers ARTEMIS Mobile Phone Detection, Location & Communication system, in partnership with their local partner LIMA Aviation LLC in the UAE. This cutting-edge project involved the installation of the system into nine AW139 search and rescue helicopters belonging to a UAE government customer,... Read more
14-May-2024Source: Queensland Government
Queensland Government Air (QGAir) has become the first emergency medical services helicopter operater in Australia to exceed 30,000 operational flight hours. During the 2023 Cairns floods, QGAir was responsible for carrying out aeromedical transfers in Cooktown, in addition to search and rescue welfare checks at several properties, ensuring the safety of Queenslanders affected by the floods.... Read more
7-May-2024Source: BALPA
The British Airline Pilots’ Association says its members in Bristow Helicopters have been forced to strike by a management which continues to belligerently ignore their calls for a fair and reasonable pay offer. The pilots and tech crew (including search and rescue winch operators and winch paramedics) will be involved in strike action on Tuesday... Read more
25-Apr-2024Source: HeliHub.com
Following the announcement at the recent FIDAE Air Show in Chile of the delivery of a new Airbus H125, we can now reveal that Carabineros de Chile also have plans to add both an H135 and an H145 in the short term. An Airbus H135 is in the process of being procured for the Maule... Read more
27-Mar-2024Source: HeliSpeed
HeliSpeed, a renowned provider of helicopter training solutions, and NHV Group, a leading helicopter services provider, are pleased to announce their partnership to deliver comprehensive helicopter maintenance training. Leveraging HeliSpeed and NHV’s PART-147 approval covering both EASA & UK CAA standards, this collaboration aims to enhance the accessibility and quality of helicopter maintenance education. The... Read more
12-Mar-2024Source: US Air Force
Gen. Thomas Bussiere, commander, Air Force Global Strike Command, offers remarks during an arrival ceremony for the MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter March 9, 2024, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. The Grey Wolf will support nuclear security and continuity of government operations with its increased speed, range, life and endurance while also meeting missile field... Read more
11-Mar-2024Source: Coptersafety
Coptersafety is happy to announce they are joining the Whirly-Girls International as a sponsor with two FAA AW139 Type Rating scholarships. “At Coptersafety, we recognize the importance to increase diversity in the vertical aviation industry. As part of our commitment to fostering inclusivity, we are proud to announce the Whirly-Girls scholarship,” as shared by Coptersafety’s... Read more
8-Mar-2024Source: HeliFlite
The HeliFlite team is excited to announce, in line with our commitment to meeting increasing demand and delivering unparalleled service, that we are expanding our fleet in early 2024. During the first quarter of 2024, we are introducing two Sikorsky S76C++ into our Northeast fleet. We’ve also recently added a new Leonardo AW139, which will... Read more
29-Feb-2024Source: Leonardo
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... Read more
29-Feb-2024Source: Leonardo
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. Under the MoU, the partners will evaluate the potential design, production, sale and operation of training devices for use... Read more
29-Feb-2024Source: Leonardo
At Heli-Expo 2024 in Anaheim, CA, leading helicopter service provider CastleAir has announced the addition of a third AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopter to perform in-country VIP/corporate transport missions. The delivery of the aircraft is expected to be performed in 2025. The move further expands the fleet of Leonardo helicopters in service with the operator,... Read more
28-Feb-2024Source: Skytrac
SKYTRAC Systems Ltd. (SKYTRAC), a global leader in satellite communications (satcom) and intelligent connectivity solutions, and the Mecaer Aviation Group (MAG), a leading international provider of solutions for aircraft systems and services across multiple aviation segments, today announced that they completed a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Transport Canada (TCCA) certified AW139 Standard Type Certification... Read more
28-Feb-2024Source: Milestone
The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), the global leader in helicopter leasing, today announced that it has signed lease agreements for two Leonardo AW139 helicopters with new customer, Lufttransport RW AS (“Lufttransport”), a Norwegian helicopter operator. The helicopters are scheduled to deliver in 2025. Sébastien Moulin, the Head of Europe & Americas, Milestone Aviation, said,... Read more
28-Feb-2024Source: Leonardo
Leonardo and THC (The Helicopter Company), owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, announced yesterday 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 aircraft. The announcement was made during an official ceremony held at... Read more
28-Feb-2024Source: Outerlink
Outerlink’s multicellular Air IP is expanding with additional FAA STC approvals and expanding across law enforcement and corporate clients. The key to Air IP’s success is the ability to provide ample bandwidth for everyone onboard simultaneously. Users report consistent connectivity at over 140 mph and thousands of feet above the ground for up to ten... Read more
28-Feb-2024Source: LifeFlight Australia
LifeFlight Australia has expanded its fleet of helicopters to meet increasing demand and to provide more emergency aeromedical care to Queenslanders. Leonardo and LifeFlight announced three new AW139 intermediate twin-engine helicopters this week at HAI Heli-Expo in California. The helicopters, expected to arrive later in the year, will provide emergency medical services and search and rescue response... Read more
27-Feb-2024Source: Astronautics
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. For the Nova Systems application,... Read more
21-Feb-2024Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada
Pratt & Whitney Canada announced it will expand its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities by creating a new overhaul line in Singapore for its PT6C-67C engines, which power the Leonardo AW139 medium-twin helicopter. Pratt & Whitney is an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business. The Singapore facility was chosen as the location for the new overhaul line in response to... Read more
25-Jan-2024Source: Lufttransport
Lufttransport RW AS is excited to announce a favourable outcome after a thorough tender process for the SAR AW139 Troll-Oseberg area with Equinor, with operations out from Bergen Airport Flesland. “We are thrilled to have been chosen by Equinor for this service, one of the pillars for emergency preparedness on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS).... Read more
18-Dec-2023
Scheduled operator Sky Shuttle has finally ceased operations by surrendering their Air Operations Certificate, according to CH Aviation. This decision is the final stage in a down-turn for the company which started in 2018 with the opening of a road bridge between Hong Kong, Zhuhai and Macau. The pandemic also significantly dented progress and they... Read more
14-Dec-2023Source: Leonardo
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... Read more
7-Dec-2023Source: Leonardo
Leonardo and Pratt & Whitney Canada 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... Read more
1-Dec-2023Source: Leonardo
This press release follows HeliHub.com breaking the news three days prior 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... Read more
30-Nov-2023Source: Nova Systems
Nova Systems announced today it has been awarded a contract by Bristow Ireland Limited as the mission system integrator for Bristow’s six AW189 helicopters supporting the search and rescue on behalf of the Irish Coast Guard. Nova Systems will use their EASA approved Part 21 Design Organisation in Shannon to act as the mission system... Read more
