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Avincis expands its helicopter maintenance hub in Lisbon, Portugal

LISBON, 7 October 2024 – Which has a fleet of 180 helicopters operating in Europe, Avincis has chosen its Lisbon hub (Portugal) as the location for a large-scale scheduled maintenance procedure on one of its Italian-based aircraft. The helicopter, an AW139, arrived in Lisbon from Italy and will receive a complete overhaul from the Portuguese technical Leer másAvincis expands its helicopter maintenance hub in Lisbon, Portugal[…]

SASEMAR and Avincis sign five-year SAR service contract in Spain

Madrid, 9 September 2024 – Avincis has been awarded a further five-year contract by the public entity Spanish Maritime and Safety Agency (SASEMAR), responsible for maritime search and rescue services in Spain, 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 Leer másSASEMAR and Avincis sign five-year SAR service contract in Spain[…]

Falcon Aviation to expand its fleet with the Leonardo AW139

Rome, 22 July 2024 – Falcon Aviation Services signs today with Leonardo the introduction of AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopter into its fleet to support the energy industry (oil and gas). Falcon Aviation has signed the contract during an official ceremony at the Farnborough International Airshow for one AW139 aircraft plus one option. This latest Leer másFalcon Aviation to expand its fleet with the Leonardo AW139[…]

AW139 helicopter arrives at Joint Base Andrews

Story by Senior Airman Matthew John Braman, 316th Wing JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. – The Nuclear Emergency Support Team welcomed the arrival of its new AW139 helicopter at Joint Base Andrews, June 17, 2024, enhancing its nuclear emergency response capabilities. As a mission partner at Joint Base Andrews, NEST is a specialized unit under the Leer másAW139 helicopter arrives at Joint Base Andrews[…]

Greece signs for three AW139 helicopters to emergency response

Rome, 24/05/2024 – The Ministry for Climate Crisis and Civil Protection of Greece 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 Leer másGreece signs for three AW139 helicopters to emergency response[…]

PHI signs for 12 Leonardo AW189 helicopters to energy industry

Rome, 24/05/2024 – Leonardo and PHI Group (PHI) have signed a framework agreement for 12 AW189 helicopters to serve the global energy market starting in 2025. These are composed of firm orders as well as purchase options and include an extensive support partnership featuring a service center agreement, MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) agreement, and Leer másPHI signs for 12 Leonardo AW189 helicopters to energy industry[…]

Bristow sign for 10 Leonardo AW189 helicopters

Rome – 28 February 2024 – Leonardo and Bristow Group announced a framework agreement including firm orders for 10 AW189 super medium helicopters plus 10 options. Bristow is currently operating 21 AW189 helicopters globally with another five due off the assembly line in 2024. The new framework agreement covers a fleet expansion plan for the Leer másBristow sign for 10 Leonardo AW189 helicopters[…]

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Malaysian Maritime Agency selects the AW189 for SAR missions

Anaheim – 27 February 2024 – The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has selected the Leonardo AW189 for its long range SAR (search and rescue) requirement. Four rescue helicopters will be delivered under a contract signed with Galaxy Aerospace Malaysia Sdn Bhd between 2025 and 2026, adding to a fleet of three AW139 helicopters already Leer másMalaysian Maritime Agency selects the AW189 for SAR missions[…]

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