Italy: "Leonardo (Helicopters) confident AW09 will be certified and enter service this year"

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Britain Awards £1bn Leonardo Helicopter Contract, Safeguarding 3,300 UK Aerospace Jobs Aviation News – The UK government has awarded a £1 billion contract to Leonardo to supply 23 new medium-lift military helicopters, protecting 3,300 jobs at its Yeovil production site and strengthening Britain’s domestic aerospace industry. The deal, announced in London on March 2, secures the future of the helicopter manufacturing facility in Yeovil, southwest England, long considered Britain’s last remaining military rotorcraft plant.

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Two helicopter orders for Israel

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Israel Expands Fleet With AW119Kx Utility Helicopters Aviation News – The United States has approved a possible $150 million Foreign Military Sale of AW119Kx light utility helicopters and support equipment to Israel, expanding the country’s rotary-wing fleet and strengthening operational flexibility for training and light missions. The U.S. State Department authorized the sale and the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress of the decision. Israel requested additional AW119Kx helicopters along with aviation ground support equipment, spare and repair parts, engineering services, training, technical data and logistics support.

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Skilled workers at #LeonardoHelicopters – the Italian owner of the former #WestlandFactory in #Yeovil, #Somerset – fear the company will follow through on threats to close the facility by April 2026, if the UK military fails to place an order for new helicopters by that time.

Fleet expansion of the Armed Forces of Malta Air Wing

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Argentina finally orders AW109 for Navy Argentina finally orders AW109 for Navy After signing a Letter of Intent (LoI) in October 2023, financing has now been secured, allowing the programme to move forward. Originally, ...

Argentina finally orders AW109 for Navy

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TNI-AU AW189 order update TNI-AU AW189 order update The Tentara Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan Udara (TNI-AU, Indonesia Air Force) apparently signed a contract with Leonardo for six AW189s in December 2024. ...

TNI-AU AW189 order update

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#Angola A Polícia Nacional de Angola está a actualizar ou aumentar o eu "portfolio" de #helicopteros com a compra de helis italianos da #LeonardoHelicopters - antigamente designados de #AgustaWestland - como os da imagem, igualmente usados pela polícia italiana
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Namibia Operators Conference organised by Leonardo Helicopters - Westwood Global Energy Group Namibia Operators Conference organised by Leonardo Helicopters  Westwood Global Energy Group

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AW119Kx Koala helicopters for Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina AW119Kx Koala helicopters for Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina On 20 March 2025, the US State Department approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to the Federation of ...

AW119Kx Koala Helicopters for Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Malaysia to Lease 28 Helicopters from Leonardo The programme expands Leonardo Helicopters’ presence in Malaysia with multi-role models for military, police, and public services, including AW149s for the Air Force and Army.

Malaysia to Lease 28 Helicopters from Leonardo

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Malaysia to Lease 28 Helicopters from Leonardo The programme expands Leonardo Helicopters’ presence in Malaysia with multi-role models for military, police, and public services, including AW149s for the Air Force and Army.

Malaysia to Lease 28 Helicopters from Leonardo

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Malaysia to Lease 28 Helicopters from Leonardo The programme expands Leonardo Helicopters’ presence in Malaysia with multi-role models for military, police, and public services, including AW149s for the Air Force and Army.

Malaysia to Lease 28 Helicopters from Leonardo

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U.S. Approves $100M AW-119Kx Utility Helicopter Sale to Bosnia-Herzegovina AW-119Kx helicopters to support NATO operations, disaster relief, and pilot training in mountainous terrain

U.S. Approves $100M AW-119Kx Utility Helicopter Sale to Bosnia-Herzegovina

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U.S. Approves $100M AW-119Kx Utility Helicopter Sale to Bosnia-Herzegovina AW-119Kx helicopters to support NATO operations, disaster relief, and pilot training in mountainous terrain

U.S. Approves $100M AW-119Kx Utility Helicopter Sale to Bosnia-Herzegovina

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U.S. Approves $100M AW-119Kx Utility Helicopter Sale to Bosnia-Herzegovina AW-119Kx helicopters to support NATO operations, disaster relief, and pilot training in mountainous terrain

U.S. Approves $100M AW-119Kx Utility Helicopter Sale to Bosnia-Herzegovina

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Seen is a Leonardo Helicopters AW169 operated by Ascent Helicopters which is in service to British Columbia Emergency Medical Services. This is the first AW169 in operation in Canada.

The first Leonardo AW169 in Canada!
Now flying HEMS missions in British Columbia, this advanced helicopter boosts medevac capabilities with cutting-edge tech and performance.

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AW-139, Aeronautica Militare's SAR helicopter
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Algeria's interest in the AW249 Algeria's interest in the AW249 In 2022, Algeria expressed interest in the Leonardo AW249 Fenice attack helicopter. Unconfirmed reports suggest the North African country plans to a...

Algeria's interest in the AW249

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MH-139 GreyWolf at the American Helicopter Museum. #avgeek #rotorgeek #leonardohelicopters