19-Aug-2025Source: Coptersafety
Coptersafety’s TRU AW169 full flight simulator with Phase 8 avionics has been qualified to Level D by the Finnish Civil Aviation Authority (Traficom), and the UK Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA). Level D qualification is only assigned to full flight simulators that meet the highest standard of EASA and UK CAA. With the increasing use... Read more
5-Aug-2025Source: Cornwall Air Ambulance
Cornwall Air Ambulance is celebrating a major milestone as its second AW169 helicopter goes into operation for the first time. The new aircraft, G-CNLL, arrived at the charity’s Newquay airbase four weeks ago and has since gone through a period of final ‘shakedown’ testing to make sure everything is working correctly. The helicopter is an... Read more
25-Jun-2025Source: HeliHub.com
Airbus and Leonardo have submitted bids to the Slovenian Government under a Ministry of the Interior tender for two EMS helicopters which closed earlier this week. Leonardo have bid 31.96 million euros to supply two AW169s, while Airbus Helicopters are offering two H145s for 30.36 million euros. Both prices include VAT, according to the national... Read more
10-Jun-2025Source: HeliHub.com
Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance have announced a funding appeal to add a second helicopter. Based in the East Midlands of the UK, Lincs & Notts currently fly an AW169 and contract with HeliService International for its operation. A new Leonardo AW109SP GrandNew is scheduled for delivery in summer 2027 and fully operational by the... Read more
4-Jun-2025Source: Milestone Aviation
The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), the global leader in helicopter leasing, announced that it has signed a five-year lease extension with HeliKorea, a leading company in the helicopter industry in South Korea, for one Leonardo AW169 aircraft. The announcement was made during Helicopter Investor London 2025. The AW169, which was originally delivered to HeliKorea... Read more
26-May-2025Source: Leonardo
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 lightintermediate 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... Read more
13-Mar-2025Source: Leonardo
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... 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
13-Mar-2025Source: Leonardo
Leonardo and Parkview Health 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. Over the last 36 years, Parkview Samaritan teams have transported (by air and ground)... Read more
12-Mar-2025Source: Leonardo
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’... Read more
12-Mar-2025Source: Leonardo
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... Read more
11-Mar-2025Source: Leonardo
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... Read more
27-Feb-2025Source: Cornwall Air Ambulance
Cornwall Air Ambulance are delighted to announce that the build of your second lifesaving helicopter has been completed, and the aircraft has officially been accepted by the charity. The brand-new advanced AW169 which has been built at Leonardo Helicopters’ production facility in Milan was collected by two Cornwall Air Ambulance pilots and has now arrived... Read more
11-Jan-2025Source: Stewarts
The largest fatal accident claim in English history has been launched at the High Court. The legal action is being brought by the family of former Leicester City Football Club Chairman, Khun Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, who was killed alongside four others in a helicopter crash in October 2018. The claim is being brought against Leonardo S.p.A.... Read more
20-Nov-2024Source: LCI
LCI, a leading aviation company, has purchased a fleet of seven, new emergency medical services (EMS) configured Leonardo AW169 helicopters. The helicopters are being placed in LCI’s joint venture with SMFL: SMFL LCI Helicopters Limited. The joint venture has acquired the aircraft and will be leasing them to Babcock Canada (Babcock). Babcock, a global leader... Read more
7-Nov-2024Source: Entrol
Entrol, the manufacturer of EASA and FAA certified FNPT, FTD, and FFS flight simulators, has announced a new milestone with the development of its latest simulator based on the AW169, a modern twin-engine helicopter renowned for its versatility in life-saving missions, including air ambulance, law enforcement, offshore, and executive transport. This new simulator is set to be completed by 2025, reinforcing... Read more
6-Nov-2024Source: Rotortrade
Rotortrade is pleased to announce the successful sale of an AW169 helicopter to Northern Rescue Helicopter, a highly respected emergency medical service (EMS) provider in New Zealand’s North Island. This transaction marks a significant milestone as Northern Rescue moves towards operating a fleet of five AW169 helicopters by 2025, further strengthening their capacity to deliver... Read more
17-Sep-2024Source: HeliHub.com
Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance are expecting to take delivery of a second Leonardo AW169 in the next two years. In a recently published newsletter, CEO Charles Hackett announced that the charity “have secured a delivery slot from the helicopter manufacturer and we have the initial design scheme for the operational base upgrade”. The very... Read more
5-Jun-2024Source: Milestone Aviation
The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), the global leader in helicopter leasing, announced that it has signed purchase assignment and leaseback agreements for five helicopters with leading helicopter service provider NHV Group (“NHV”). The deal includes four Airbus H175 helicopters, one of which has already delivered and is currently supporting offshore oil and gas operations... 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
30-May-2024Source: Leonardo
Aero Asahi Corporation (Aero Asahi), one of Japan’s leading general aviation service providers, will introduce an AW169 light intermediate twin engine helicopter with a dedicated Agusta configuration into service. Aero Asahi is the first Japanese operator to use an exclusive VIP Leonardo helicopter in Japan under the relevant Agusta brand. Aero Asahi has become highly... Read more
14-May-2024Source: Milestone Aviation
The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), the global leader in helicopter leasing, announced that it has signed lease agreements with Northern Rescue Helicopter Limited (“Northern Rescue”) for two Leonardo AW169 helicopters which are scheduled to deliver in the coming months. The helicopters will operate missions from Northern Rescue’s bases in northern New Zealand, including the... Read more
4-Apr-2024Source: Air Ambulance Kent Surrey & Sussex
Air Ambulance Kent Surrey & Sussex we are launching an urgent £1 million fundraising appeal, ‘Buy it for Life’, to raise the final funds we need to secure the future of our lifesaving helicopter and enable us to reach more patients and save even more lives across Kent Surrey and Sussex. Until now we have... Read more
27-Mar-2024Source: HeliHub.com
The Dominican Republic Air Force has reported the acquisition of four Leonardo AW169s with the arrival by airfreight of the first pair in recent days. The helicopters were originally built for the Qatar Emiri Air Force, and local Dominican Republic sources are reporting that the Middle East nation never accepted the four from Leonardo. Initially... 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
22-Feb-2024Source: Donaldson
Donaldson Aerospace & Defense, a division of Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI), announces record sales of its industry leading inlet barrier filter (IBF), and invites customers to Heli-Expo Booth #8102 to see the first ever display of its Leonardo AW169 IBF. “The success of our IBFs is testament to our ongoing commitment to our helicopter OEM customers—listening... Read more
21-Feb-2024Source: Coptersafety
Coptersafety announced that they are upgrading theirTRU Odyssey H AW169 Full Flight Simulator to Avionics phase 8. The simulator is estimated to be ready by the Q4 of 2024. Head of FSTD at Coptersafety, Toni Rönnberg, said “I’m pleased to announce that Coptersafety is upgrading its TRU AW169 FFS to the latest Avionics phase 8... Read more
12-Feb-2024Source: Cambridge Design Technology
Cambridge– and Suffolk-based CAD and product design specialists Cambridge Design Technology (CDT) have just delivered their latest pro bono charitable project. The project involved the creation of large, detailed, scale replica models of the new fleet aircraft to be used by Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Trust (EHAAT), the Augusta Westland AW169, twin-engine helicopter. To create... Read more
6-Feb-2024Source: HeliHub.com
Uni-Fly has been operating one AW169 helicopter out of Dundee Airport weekly to conduct mid week crew change operations to the Fred Olsen Windcarrier vessel Blue Tern since 28th December Uni-Fly was contracted by Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) in support of their construction of the EDF and EBS owned Neart na Gaoithe offshore wind... Read more
1-Feb-2024Source: Gama Aviation
Gama Aviation Plc (the “Company”) today announces that it has agreed to purchase (the “Purchase”) the business of Specialist Aviation Services Limited (“Specialist”), a helicopter special mission business, as part of a pre-pack acquisition from its appointed administrators. Deal highlights Adds further scale and strength to Gama’s Special Mission strategic business unit (“SBU”) with some... Read more
28-Nov-2023Source: Milestone
The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), the global leader in helicopter leasing, today announced that it has signed lease agreements with Danish and UK helicopter operator, UNI-FLY, for three Leonardo AW169 helicopters. The transaction was announced during the EUROPEAN ROTORS 2023 event in Madrid. The agreements include the extension of two AW169 helicopters and the... Read more
20-Nov-2023Source: Cornwall Air Ambulance
Cornwall Air Ambulance is delighted to announce the launch of the Heli 2 Appeal, aiming to purchase a second AW169 helicopter. The charity supports over 1,000 patients who are seriously ill or injured each year, but there is scope to reach even more people by air with the purchase of a second aircraft. The appeal,... Read more
20-Nov-2023Source: Swiss Air-Rescue Rega
Rega strives for new helicopter pilot and crew training levels by adopting the innovative FFS, underscoring their strong commitment to safety and sustainability in air rescue operations. The latest addition to the RST FFS family is officially handed over to Rega at the Lufthansa Aviation Training (LAT) Site in Opfikon, Switzerland, on November 16th. This... Read more
20-Nov-2023Source: Magpas Air Ambulance
Magpas Air Ambulance is thrilled to announce that a record number of the charity’s team members and supporters have been shortlisted for the Air Ambulance Awards of Excellence. The national awards are held once a year by Air Ambulances UK (AAUK), the national body that represents the UK’s 21 air ambulance charities, and the awards... Read more
31-Oct-2023Source: Leonardo
The AW169 light intermediate twin engine helicopter’s operational capabilities and range of options will grow further with the launch of a 5,100 kg (11,243 lb) IGW kit and an 11-seater configuration fully compliant with the IOGP (International Association of Oil & Gas Producers) Report 690. Both will be made available for the aircraft version with... Read more
21-Sep-2023Source: Health Care District of Palm Beach County
The Health Care District announces the delivery last week of the first of two Leonardo AW169 helicopters. The AW169 helicopters were selected for Trauma Hawk following more than a decade of planning and due diligence. It’s anticipated the second helicopter will also be delivered this month. “This marks a new era in the Health Care District’s... Read more
18-Sep-2023Source: HeliHub.com
Specialist Aviation Services have appointed Nick Pike (pictured) as a director of both Specialist Aviation Services Ltd (“SAS”) and Specialist Aviation Services Group Ltd (“SAS Group”), effective 6th September – according to public filings for SAS and SAS Group with Companies House, the executive agency of the British Government that maintains the register of companies. In... Read more
11-Jul-2023Source: LCI
LCI, a leading aviation company, has delivered three Leonardo AW169 helicopters on long-term lease to the Italian operator, Alidaunia S.r.L. (Alidaunia). The aircraft were all delivered new from Leonardo and are valued at over US$30 million. They form part of the LCI and SMFL joint venture (JV) fleet, which now totals 57 aircraft valued at approximately... Read more
21-Jun-2023Source: Leonardo
Mitsui Bussan Aerospace (MBA), the authorised distributor for the Leonardo AW139, AW169 and AW189 helicopter models in Japan, announced with Leonardo new orders for two AW169 light intermediate twin helicopters at the 54th International Paris Air Show. One aircraft will be delivered to a local firefighting governmental organization, while the other has been secured for... Read more
30-May-2023Source: Essex & Herts Air Ambulance
The pieces are coming together in helping to deliver a step change for Essex & Herts Air Ambulance (EHAAT) in enhancing the level of care it delivers, with the announcement of the creation of a Centre for Excellence. Headed up by Project Lead, Dr Gareth Grier, the Centre for Excellence is seen as a pivotal move... Read more
26-May-2023Source: Essex and Herts Air Ambulance
Coinciding with Earth Day on Saturday the 22nd April, Essex & Herts Air Ambulance (EHAAT) has released some of the data around the work it is doing on sustainability. Important for the life-saving charity is its commitment, to make the very best choices for the environment, its people and the community. And for the last five... Read more
22-May-2023Source: Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance
On 18 May, Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance (LNAA) hosted another successful taster day where doctors and paramedics showcased the multifaceted aspects of pre-hospital emergency medicine (PHEM) to trainee doctors. PHEM is a rapidly expanding and evolving medical sub-speciality, and yet it is rarely included in medical school or foundation curricula, making it hard for... Read more
22-May-2023Source: NHS
The helicopter landing site at Dorset County Hospital will temporarily move to allow enabling works and construction of the new Emergency Department and Critical Care Unit to take place. Dorset County Hospital has plans to build a brand-new Emergency Department and Critical Care Unit, including a rooftop helipad, on the former Damers School site. To allow... Read more
21-Mar-2023Source: Leonardo
Following the company’s successful attendance at Heli-Expo 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia (7th -9 th March), Leonardo is announcing further growth within the commercial helicopter market, with new orders for nearly 40 aircraft of various models to several operators across Middle East, Asia, Americas and Europe primarily for energy support, rescue and public service duties, and... Read more
16-Mar-2023Source: 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 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... Read more
1-Mar-2023Source: Rotortrade
Rotortrade, leading global helicopter dealer and sole international distributor of Leonardo’s pre-owned helicopters, is proud to announce the availability of the only 169 preowned VIP helicopter for sale in Australia. The helicopter has been maintained by Leonardo and has only been used for VIP flights, ensuring high comfort and reliability. In addition to a 6-month/500-hour... Read more
7-Feb-2023Source: HELP Appeal
The HELP Appeal, which is the only charity in the country dedicated to funding lifesaving hospital and air ambulance base helipads, has donated £26,787 to Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance, for new runway lights, helipad lighting and a new windsock at its Henstridge Airfield home. The new lights, due to be installed this month, will... Read more
24-Jan-2023
Leonardo and Guardia di Finanza (Italy’s Police Force with general capability in economic and financial matters as well as the only maritime Police Force in Italy) celebrated today the delivery of the operator’s first AW169M light-intermediate twin engine helicopter in a special configuration featuring skids. The handover was performed at Leonardo’s Vergiate assembly line (Varese)... Read more
24-Jan-2023Source: The Barents Observer
A former commander with the Kremlin-linked Wagner private military company fled across the border to Norway in dramatic circumstances last Friday. Local police fear life and health are at risk if more illegal border crossers are coming in the polar night with temperatures down to minus 25 Celsius. See Full Story.... Read more
7-Dec-2022Source: Slovenia Government
[electronic translation] In the Ministry of the Interior, we strive for the best possible and modernly equipped police force. Today’s signing of the contract for the supply of a new multipurpose transport helicopter is one of the steps in this direction. The contract for the third Leonardo AW169 multipurpose transport helicopter was signed today in the presence... Read more
23-Nov-2022Source: HeliHub.com
Danish operator Uni-Fly has this week launched recruitment advertising for a UK Part 145 Maintenance Manager. The candidate will be based at their Humberside Airport operations centre, from there they fly two UK-registered Leonardo AW169 helicopters in support of the renewable energy sector. Uni-Fly also has a locally-registered AW169 based in Denmark alongside a pair... Read more
22-Nov-2022Source: Essex and Herts Air Ambulance
Essex & Herts Air Ambulance (EHAAT) has been announced as the winner of the ‘Innovation of the Year Award’ in Air Ambulance UK’s Awards of Excellence 2022. For the first time since the pandemic, representatives from air ambulance communities all around the UK gathered together at a gala dinner where the winners were announced. The... Read more
10-Nov-2022Source: Leonardo
The AW169 light intermediate twin engine helicopter’s operational capabilities and configuration options grow further with the recent EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) certification of the skid undercarriage and unique IFR, single pilot, Advanced Search and Rescue (SAR) Modes. These latest achievements follow additional enhancements, such as the introduction of the Phase 8 core avionics software... Read more
26-Oct-2022Source: Leonardo
Leonardo is back to AMTC, the annual tradeshow for the Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS) focusing on the newest technologies and the most innovative products and services for the medical transport industry. This year the exhibition, called AMTC2022 Elevated, takes place in the Gulf Coast of Florida, in Tampa from October 24 –... Read more
3-Oct-2022Source: Rega
Swiss Air-Rescue Rega and Italian helicopter manufacturer Leonardo have terminated the agreement to purchase three new AW169-FIPS rescue helicopters with a Full Ice Protection System as it was not possible to develop them in accordance with the contractually agreed specifications. Delivery of the three rescue helicopters had been scheduled for 2023. Leonardo has informed... Read more
7-Sep-2022Source: Essex and Herts Air Ambulance
Organised by Air Ambulances UK, Air Ambulance Week 2022 takes off on 5 – 11 September, and Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Trust (EHAAT) will be joining other air ambulance charities across the UK to raise awareness of its lifesaving work. What will be particularly great timing for EHAAT, is that Air Ambulance Week... Read more
7-Sep-2022Source: Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance
The national awareness week, organised by Air Ambulances UK, will see Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance join other air ambulance charities around the country in a campaign called ‘Critical Moments – Life-Saving Difference’. The campaign highlights how air ambulance charities make a life-saving difference in critical moments, by rapidly delivering advanced pre-hospital care directly to... Read more
5-Sep-2022
Airpower 2022, one of the most eagerly awaited air shows on the European scene, opens its doors again from 2 to 3 September in Zeltweg, Austria. This air show will highlight military and civil aeronautics from some 20 countries as well as an unmissable opportunity for industries to present their products. Leonardo will present its... Read more
2-Sep-2022Source: HeliHub.com
The use of helicopters to support offshore wind farms in Europe is in a state of flux. In years past, Babcock flew EC135s from both Lowestoft on the east coast of the UK and from Sandscale Heliport on the west cost – but both locations are now quiet. The Sandscale operation in Cumbria was terminated... Read more
30-Aug-2022Source: Sloane Helicopters
Sloane Helicopters, the UK’s longest established and privately owned helicopter company, is expanding its HEMS operations through the recent takeover of the Children’s Air Ambulance (TCAA) operation. Sloane will be supplying the Charity with two EMS AW169 helicopters later this year, together with pilots and aircraft maintenance. Having commenced operations in March 2022, the service... Read more
12-Aug-2022Source: Leonardo
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... Read more
26-Jul-2022Source: Leonardo
China’s CITIC Offshore Helicopter Company (COHC) has signed a contract for four AW139 medium twin-engine helicopters, which will be utilised in country for offshore Oil and Gas Production (OGP) operations. The deliveries will be completed by first half of 2023, expanding Leonardo fleet operated by COHC to 10 helicopters with 8 AW139s, one AW169... Read more
25-Jul-2022Source: Milestone Aviation
The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), the global leader in helicopter leasing, has announced that it has delivered a second AW169 helicopter to UK-based operator, Sloane Helicopters (“Sloane”). The first helicopter, a new AW169, was delivered in December 2021. Sloane will operate the helicopters on behalf of the Children’s Air Ambulance UK, an inter-hospital transfer... Read more
21-Jul-2022
Leonardo’s continued success in the UK and Ireland helicopter market expands as its regional distributor, Sloane confirmed renewal of its Distributor Agreement for the 2022-2024 timeframe with the company at the Farnborough International Airshow on 19 July. The agreement covers the AW109 GrandNew, AW109 Trekker and AW169 types, and foresees a minimum of seven... Read more
19-Jul-2022Source: Leonardo
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... Read more
23-Jun-2022Source: SKYTRAC
SKYTRAC Systems Ltd. (SKYTRAC), a global leader in aerospace intelligent connectivity and satellite communications (Satcom), today announced that Alidaunia S.R.L (Alidaunia), a leading Italian air ambulance, charter, and passenger services provider, has enabled SKYTRAC’s medical data transfer and telemedicine capability onboard their fleet of Leonardo AW139 and AW169 helicopters. In 2019, Alidaunia began leveraging... Read more
22-Jun-2022Source: Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance
Charles joins the charity, with a wealth of experience across both the commercial and charity sectors as well as experience in working with local government. He spent 17 years at GlaxoSmithKline in a variety of senior roles, including leading the international development, supply and marketing of major new medicines. For the past five years Charles has... Read more
16-Jun-2022Source: LCI
LCI, a leading aviation company and a subsidiary of the Libra Group, and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Company, Limited (SMFL), have delivered two new Leonardo AW169 helicopters from its joint venture leasing operation to the well-established Italian helicopter operator, Alidaunia. The two state-of-the-art aircraft will be based in Naples and Salerno on long term... Read more
11-May-2022Source: Leonardo
Leonardo celebrates first ten years of the AW169 in the skies with it redefining the light-intermediate market with best performance, advance capabilities, and latest technology. A decade ago the first prototype of the AW169 light intermediate twin engine helicopter took to the skies for the first time at the company’s site in Cascina Costa... Read more
7-Apr-2022Source: NHV
At the end of 2020, while COVID was putting most of the world into lockdown, NHV was expanding with a new base in Blackpool and bringing the AW169 into the UK Oil & Gas market. There is an energy-rich stretch of the Irish Sea that hosts several offshore platforms, providing the UK with oil and... Read more
28-Mar-2022Source: HeliHub.com
The Ministry of Natural Resource and Environment (MNRE) in Thailand have ordered a Leonardo AW169. The aircraft was noted on Friday test flying in Italy in the full standard MNRE colour scheme. MNRE have the responsibility for the protection and restoration of the nation’s natural resources, including forests, water, oceans and minerals. Helicopter market intelligence... Read more
7-Mar-2022Source: Essex and Herts Air Ambulance
Essex and Herts Air Ambulance (EHAAT) hosted a visit by Their Royal Highnesses The Earl and Countess of Wessex. As a local life-saving charity, we work alongside the hospitals, emergency services and supporting organisations across the region. Today’s visit was an opportunity to bring everyone together at EHAAT’s new airbase at North Weald, enabling The... Read more
17-Jan-2022Source: HeliHub.com
Leonardo has recently had upgrades to the AW169 certified, providing increased payload in several operational conditions, both Sea Level and Hot & High scenarios. The certified increases are up to 350kg (772 pounds) and dependent on operational situation eg HOGE and CatA operations. Known in shorthand as “Phase 7”, two Performance Packs have been approved... Read more
13-Jan-2022Source: Vestas
Danish offshore wind turbine maker Vestas has recently signed a long-term deal with German offshore helicopter service firm HeliService to support Vestas’ offshore wind projects in Taiwan – via their local subsidiary Vestas Offshore Wind Taiwan Ltd Starting from the summer of 2023, HeliService will provide Offshore Helicopter Services in Taiwan with two new Leonardo... Read more
