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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[…]

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[…]

LifeFlight Australia signs for 3 more Leonardo AW139 helicopters

Anaheim, 27 February 2024 – Leonardo has announced a further growth in presence of the AW139 intermediate twin-engine helicopter in Australia at Heli-Expo 2024, with orders for three more aircraft by LifeFlight Australia. These add to two additional aircraft for LifeFlight’s joint venture partner StarFlight, that had been ordered in late 2023. The helicopters will Leer másLifeFlight Australia signs for 3 more Leonardo AW139 helicopters[…]

Bell Service Life Extension for Canadian CH-146 Griffon

MIRABEL, QC, Jan. 17, 2024 — The Government of Canada signs a Service Life Extension to its Bell CH-146 Griffon helicopter fleet. This contract with Bell Textron Canada Ltd. will extend the service life and maintain the existing capabilities of CH-146 Griffon helicopters to support the Canadian Armed Forces and keep Canadian citizens safe. Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Leer másBell Service Life Extension for Canadian CH-146 Griffon[…]

Abu Dhabi Aviation orders 6 additional AW139 helicopters

Rome, 09/03/2023 – Leonardo announced at Heli-Expo 2023 (Atlanta, 7-9 March) that Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA) has signed a contract to procure six AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopters. The aircraft are expected to be delivered in the 2024-2026 timeframe and will be used to perform offshore transport missions further expanding ADA’s AW139 fleet primarily supporting Leer másAbu Dhabi Aviation orders 6 additional AW139 helicopters[…]

Pratt & Whitney PW4000-94 marks 35 years and 150M FH

EAST HARTFORD, Conn., Dec. 19, 2022 – Pratt & Whitney today announced that the PW4000-94 (94-inch) engine has surpassed 150 million flight hours (FH) and 35 years of operational experience. Over 2,500 engines have been delivered since entry-into-service in 1987. The PW4000-94-inch engine currently serves more than 70 customers in 30 countries, powering Boeing 747/767 and Leer másPratt & Whitney PW4000-94 marks 35 years and 150M FH[…]

Bell announces first Bell 505 delivery to Greece

Prague, Czech Republic (Oct. 12, 2022) — Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced the delivery of the first Bell 505 to a customer in Greece. The helicopter was delivered in August at the Bell Prague Service Center. The aircraft is privately owned and will be operated by Bellavia Ltd. for commercial flights throughout the mainland and Leer másBell announces first Bell 505 delivery to Greece[…]

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