MIAMI – Coast Guard Southeast District watchstanders coordinated the rescue of 11 survivors from a plane crash approximately 80 nautical miles off Melbourne, Florida. A U.S. Air Force 920th Air Rescue Wing HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter aircrew conducted the rescue of the 11 plane crash survivors from a life raft. They were flown to Leer másUSCG, USAF HH-60W rescue 11 from plane crash off Melbourne[…]
The HM Coastguard deploys two Leonardo (AgustaWestland) AW189 rescue helicopters in two seasonal bases at Oban and Carlisle with an ability of taking off within 15 minutes of receiving the mobilization call, between 9:00 and 21:00, from April to September. Carlisle’s opening over the Easter weekend (pictured above) follows the successful launch of a sister Leer másHM Coastguard deploys two AW189 helicopters to seasonal bases[…]
Rome, 2 March 2026 – The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced a £1 billion contract award for new medium helicopter (NMH) program with the Leonardo AW149. Under the programme, Leonardo will build and deliver 23 latest generation super-medium AW149 helicopters from Yeovil, the Home of British Helicopters, boosting the UK Armed Forces’ capabilities. The Leer másLeonardo and UK MoD sign for 23 AW149 helicopters (NMH)[…]
Story by John Turner, U.S. Air Force MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Mont. (AFNS). — Two MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopters assigned to the 40th Helicopter Squadron conducted their first operational mission Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile convoy Jan. 8, marking an important milestone in the modernization of Air Force Global Strike Command’s nuclear security operations. The MH-139s shepherded a column Leer másMH-139 Grey Wolf helicopters complete first security mission[…]
Rome, 19 December 2025. — Leonardo and the EU Clean Aviation JU (Joint Undertaking) are pleased to announce the first flight of the Next Generation Civil Tiltrotor – Technology Demonstrator (NGCTR-TD), which took place at Leonardo’s Cascina Costa di Samarate facility (Italy). This milestone marks the start of the flight test phase for one of Leer másEU Clean Sky 2 Leonardo Next Generation Civil Tiltrotor Technology Demonstrator performs first flight[…]
AVINCIS, December 11, 2025 – Lisbon, Portugal: Avincis Group, Europe’s largest provider of emergency aerial services, has become the first operator in the world to surpass 5,000 flight hours on the Leonardo AW169. The AW169 has reached this significant milestone supports the emergency medical services (EMS) mission of Avincis in the Västra Götaland region of Leer másAvincis world’s first operator to surpass 5,000 flight hours on Leonardo AW169[…]
Cologne, 19 November 2025 – Leonardo Helicopters announced enhanced in training and support to further expand the level of proximity and service to its growing customer base in Norway at European Rotors 2025. On top of an existing fleet of over 25 helicopters of various types for emergency medical services (EMS), public services, security and Leer másLeonardo to enhance training and support services in Norway as regional commercial fleet grows stronger[…]
Cologne, 19 November 2025. — Prime helicopter training service provider HeliOperations of Portland, UK, is set to expand its Leonardo 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 Leer másHeliOperations signs for two Leonardo Helicopters AW139[…]
Cologne, 18 November 2025 – Leading UK air charter service provider Thunder Aviation announced at European Rotors 2025 (Cologne, 17-20 November) that it will renew its fleet with Leonardo AW109 Trekker light twin engine helicopters. These three new aircraft will replace one AW109 GrandNew light twin and three AW119Kx single engine aircraft. The new helicopters Leer másThunder Aviation selects AW109 Trekker for charter services in UK[…]
PHILADELPHIA, October 13, 2025 — Boeing and Leonardo are collaborating to pursue the United States Army Flight School Next contractor-owned, contractor-operated (COCO) service contract. The partnership combines Boeing’s operational experience with Army rotary-wing training, and program delivery with Leonardo’s AW119T training helicopter to offer an efficient, scalable training solution for the next generation of aviators. Leer másBoeing and Leonardo partner for Army Flight School Next contract[…]