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21 May 2025, EBACE 2025 (Geneva, 20-22 May). — Universal Vulkaan Aviation Pte Limited (UVA), authorized distributor from Leonardo Company for the Indian civil helicopter market, signed a contract for two Leonardo AW169 light-intermediate twin-engine helicopters to India.
The aircraft will be configured for VIP / Corporate transport, further consolidating Leonardo’s leadership in the global VIP multiengine helicopter segment and expanding the AW169 helicopter footprint in India.
This latest milestone reached is part of a broader framework agreement announced in 2024, under which Universal Aviation Pte Limited committed to acquiring ten helicopters over three years from Leonardo’s AW109, AW169, and AW139 rotorcraft families.
Building on Leonardo’s well-established position in India’s offshore helicopter segment, this development into VIP / Corporate applications is a natural evolution, reflecting the increasing demand for safe, reliable, and high-performance transport solutions among private and business customers.
Leonardo Helicopters AW169
The Leonardo AW169 helicopter, with its advanced technology, spacious cabin, and superior performance in hot and high conditions, is ideally suited to meet these requirements. Leonardo’s success in India is also underpinned by a structured and growing network of MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) and support services across the country, ensuring high fleet availability and operational readiness for operators.
Through close collaboration with partners like UVA, Leonardo continues to deliver tailored, end-to-end solutions for a rapidly evolving civil aviation market. Additionally, in 2024, UVA signed preliminary sales contracts for five Leonardo Helicopters AW09 next-generation light single-engine aircraft, further broadening Leonardo’s product offering and reinforcing its commitment to long-term growth in India.
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