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Leonardo delivers its 700th helicopter manufactured in USA

Philadelphia, 14 December 2023 – Leonardo delivery the 700th helicopter from Leonardo (AgustaWestland) production line in USA (Philadelphia), an AW119Kx. This milestone representing an enormous milestone achievement from the company in the United States that shows to the technical maturity of its industrial operations in the country. The actual 700th aircraft, an AW119Kx single engine, Leer másLeonardo delivers its 700th helicopter manufactured in USA[…]

Boeing begins MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter production

PHILADELPHIA, March 7, 2023 — Boeing will begin production on the first 13 MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters, following the award of a $285 million U.S. Air Force contract for aircraft, sustainment and support services. “Advancing the program from testing and evaluation to production is a major step toward entering the MH-139 into service and providing the Leer másBoeing begins MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter production[…]

Leonardo performs maiden flight of first production AW609 tiltrotor

Philadelphia, 19 October 2022 – The world’s first multirole tiltrotor programme, designed to redefine a range of commercial and public services, set a major milestone with the maiden flight of the first Leonardo AW609 production aircraft. This aircraft, produced by Leonardo Helicopters division, introduces unprecedented capabilities under a dedicated ‘powered lift category’ civil certification now Leer másLeonardo performs maiden flight of first production AW609 tiltrotor[…]

Leonardo and Boeing deliver first four MH-139A to US Air Force

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 25, 2022 — Leonardo and Boeing deliver the first four MH-139A Grey Wolf test helicopters to the US Air Force as the service looks to replace its UH-1N aging fleet. The Boeing MH-139A Grey Wolf is a multi-mission helicopter, based on Leonardo’s proven dual-use AW139 Intermedium-class helicopter, designed to protect intercontinental ballistic missiles Leer másLeonardo and Boeing deliver first four MH-139A to US Air Force[…]

HH Sheikha Mozah Bint Marwan Al Maktoum first woman to pilot AW609

Her Highness Sheikha Mozah Bint Marwan Al Maktoum visited Leonardo’s United States helicopter headquarters in Philadelphia and piloted the AW609 tiltrotor, setting a new and important milestone for woman pilots in civil aviation “I’m thrilled to be the first female pilot to test this revolutionary aircraft. This is not just a personal milestone but an Leer másHH Sheikha Mozah Bint Marwan Al Maktoum first woman to pilot AW609[…]

DoD awards a contract for Leonardo AW119Kx helicopters to Israel

Philadelphia, 20/04/2022 – Leonardo welcomes the $ 29 million USD contract award by the US Department of Defense (DoD) for new AW119Kx helicopter in the framework of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) to Israel, with the US Army Contracting Command as the contracting activity. The aircraft will be fully produced at Leonardo’s facility in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Leer másDoD awards a contract for Leonardo AW119Kx helicopters to Israel[…]

The NNSA signs for two Leonardo Helicopters AW139

Philadelphia, 14 March 2022 – Leonardo aircraft fleet in the Government of the United States continues to grow with today’s announcement of a contract for two Leonardo AW139 helicopters for the NNSA (U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration). The NNSA through the Department of Energy has two locations: on the East Coast at Leer másThe NNSA signs for two Leonardo Helicopters AW139[…]

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