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Malmstrom AFB welcomes first MH-139A Grey Wolf

Malmstrom AFB welcomes first MH-139A Grey Wolf

12-Mar-2024Source: US Air Force

Gen. Thomas Bussiere, commander, Air Force Global Strike Command, offers remarks during an arrival ceremony for the MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter March 9, 2024, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. The Grey Wolf will support nuclear security and continuity of government operations with its increased speed, range, life and endurance while also meeting missile field... Read more

Coptersafety join Whirly-Girls International as scholarship sponsor

Coptersafety join Whirly-Girls International as scholarship sponsor

11-Mar-2024Source: Coptersafety

Coptersafety is happy to announce they are joining the Whirly-Girls International as a sponsor with two FAA AW139 Type Rating scholarships. “At Coptersafety, we recognize the importance to increase diversity in the vertical aviation industry. As part of our commitment to fostering inclusivity, we are proud to announce the Whirly-Girls scholarship,” as shared by Coptersafety’s... Read more

HeliFlite Announces New Additions to the Fleet for 2024

HeliFlite Announces New Additions to the Fleet for 2024

8-Mar-2024Source: HeliFlite

The HeliFlite team is excited to announce, in line with our commitment to meeting increasing demand and delivering unparalleled service, that we are expanding our fleet in early 2024. During the first quarter of 2024, we are introducing two Sikorsky S76C++ into our Northeast fleet. We’ve also recently added a new Leonardo AW139, which will... Read more

Leonardo announces three AW139s and one AW169 for Japanese customers

Leonardo announces three AW139s and one AW169 for Japanese customers

29-Feb-2024Source: Leonardo

Mitsui Bussan Aerospace (MBA), the authorised distributor for the Leonardo AW139, AW169 and AW189 helicopter models in Japan, announced with Leonardo orders recently signed for a total of three AW139s, to meet the requirements of various upcoming opportunities in the country. These latest orders confirm the continuous success of the AW139 in Japan with over... Read more

Leonardo and FlightSafety to evaluate training and simulation collaboration in US

Leonardo and FlightSafety to evaluate training and simulation collaboration in US

29-Feb-2024Source: Leonardo

Leonardo and FlightSafety International (FSI) have announced at Heli-Expo 2024 the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to evaluate a range of potential collaborations in the field of training and simulation in the United States. Under the MoU, the partners will evaluate the potential design, production, sale and operation of training devices for use... Read more

Castle Air to add third AW139 in 2025

Castle Air to add third AW139 in 2025

29-Feb-2024Source: Leonardo

At Heli-Expo 2024 in Anaheim, CA, leading helicopter service provider CastleAir has announced the addition of a third AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopter to perform in-country VIP/corporate transport missions. The delivery of the aircraft is expected to be performed in 2025. The move further expands the fleet of Leonardo helicopters in service with the operator,... Read more

Skytrac and the Mecaer complete AW139 STC for the SDL-350

Skytrac and the Mecaer complete AW139 STC for the SDL-350

28-Feb-2024Source: Skytrac

SKYTRAC Systems Ltd. (SKYTRAC), a global leader in satellite communications (satcom) and intelligent connectivity solutions, and the Mecaer Aviation Group (MAG), a leading international provider of solutions for aircraft systems and services across multiple aviation segments, today announced that they completed a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Transport Canada (TCCA) certified AW139 Standard Type Certification... Read more

Lufttransport to lease two AW139s from Milestone

Lufttransport to lease two AW139s from Milestone

28-Feb-2024Source: Milestone

The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), the global leader in helicopter leasing, today announced that it has signed lease agreements for two Leonardo AW139 helicopters with new customer, Lufttransport RW AS (“Lufttransport”), a Norwegian helicopter operator. The helicopters are scheduled to deliver in 2025. Sébastien Moulin, the Head of Europe & Americas, Milestone Aviation, said,... Read more

THC signs for over 130 Leonardo helicopters, including contract for 20 AW139s

THC signs for over 130 Leonardo helicopters, including contract for 20 AW139s

28-Feb-2024Source: Leonardo

Leonardo and THC (The Helicopter Company), owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, announced yesterday a substantial growth of their collaboration with an order for 20 AW139 intermediate twin-engine helicopters and a multi-year Framework Agreement for over 130 aircraft. The announcement was made during an official ceremony held at... Read more

Outerlink Air IP adds FAA STC approvals to AW139, B407 and S76

Outerlink Air IP adds FAA STC approvals to AW139, B407 and S76

28-Feb-2024Source: Outerlink

Outerlink’s multicellular Air IP is expanding with additional FAA STC approvals and expanding across law enforcement and corporate clients. The key to Air IP’s success is the ability to provide ample bandwidth for everyone onboard simultaneously. Users report consistent connectivity at over 140 mph and thousands of feet above the ground for up to ten... Read more

LifeFlight Australia to add another three AW139s

LifeFlight Australia to add another three AW139s

28-Feb-2024Source: LifeFlight Australia

LifeFlight Australia has expanded its fleet of helicopters to meet increasing demand and to provide more emergency aeromedical care to Queenslanders. Leonardo and LifeFlight announced three new AW139 intermediate twin-engine helicopters this week at HAI Heli-Expo in California. The helicopters, expected to arrive later in the year, will provide emergency medical services and search and rescue response... Read more

Astronautics selected by Nova Systems for secure airborne mission system

Astronautics selected by Nova Systems for secure airborne mission system

27-Feb-2024Source: Astronautics

Astronautics Corporation of America’s AeroSync Max, a wireless air-ground communications system (AGCS), has been selected by Nova Systems for more than 20 additional installations on its airborne C4ISR mission systems solution for Leonardo AW139/189 and Sikorsky S-92 helicopters deployed in a search and rescue (SAR) role with customers in Europe. For the Nova Systems application,... Read more

P&WC adds heli engine overhaul capability in Singapore

P&WC adds heli engine overhaul capability in Singapore

21-Feb-2024Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada announced it will expand its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities by creating a new overhaul line in Singapore for its PT6C-67C engines, which power the Leonardo AW139 medium-twin helicopter. Pratt & Whitney is an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business. The Singapore facility was chosen as the location for the new overhaul line in response to... Read more

Lufttransport wins Equinor offshore SAR contract with AW139

Lufttransport wins Equinor offshore SAR contract with AW139

25-Jan-2024Source: Lufttransport

Lufttransport RW AS is excited to announce a favourable outcome after a thorough tender process for the SAR AW139 Troll-Oseberg area with Equinor, with operations out from Bergen Airport Flesland. “We are thrilled to have been chosen by Equinor for this service, one of the pillars for emergency preparedness on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS).... Read more

Sky Shuttle officially ceases operations in Hong Kong and Macau

Sky Shuttle officially ceases operations in Hong Kong and Macau

18-Dec-2023

Scheduled operator Sky Shuttle has finally ceased operations by surrendering their Air Operations Certificate, according to CH Aviation. This decision is the final stage in a down-turn for the company which started in 2018 with the opening of a road bridge between Hong Kong, Zhuhai and Macau. The pandemic also significantly dented progress and they... Read more

Leonardo delivers 700th helicopter from US production line

Leonardo delivers 700th helicopter from US production line

14-Dec-2023Source: Leonardo

In November, the 700th American-made helicopter was delivered from Leonardo ‘s production line in Philadelphia, representing an enormous milestone achievement in the United States that speaks to the technical maturity of its industrial operations in the U.S. The actual 700th aircraft, an AW119Kx single engine, was delivered to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer... Read more

AW139 flies in 100% SAF

AW139 flies in 100% SAF

7-Dec-2023Source: Leonardo

Leonardo and Pratt & Whitney Canada announced the successful completion of the first flight for a AW139 intermediate twin helicopter, powered by PT6C-67C engines, using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Accomplished at Leonardo’s facility in Cascina Costa di Samarate (Italy) on 21 November, the 75-minute flight and ground tests evaluated engine performance with multiple power... Read more

Abu Dhabi Aviation and Leonardo accomplish first SAF-powered AW139 flight

Abu Dhabi Aviation and Leonardo accomplish first SAF-powered AW139 flight

1-Dec-2023Source: Leonardo

This press release follows HeliHub.com breaking the news three days prior Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA) and Leonardo are pleased to announce today that ADA’s AW139 intermediate twin-engine helicopter accomplished two flights powered by aviation fuel blended with SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) in Abu Dhabi on 28 and 30 November (the latter carrying on board UAE... Read more

Nova to deliver mission systems for Bristow AW139 Irish SAR contract

Nova to deliver mission systems for Bristow AW139 Irish SAR contract

30-Nov-2023Source: Nova Systems

Nova Systems announced today it has been awarded a contract by Bristow Ireland Limited as the mission system integrator for Bristow’s six AW189 helicopters supporting the search and rescue on behalf of the Irish Coast Guard. Nova Systems will use their EASA approved Part 21 Design Organisation in Shannon to act as the mission system... Read more

Abu Dhabi Aviation makes first rotary wing SAF flight in MENA

Abu Dhabi Aviation makes first rotary wing SAF flight in MENA

28-Nov-2023Source: HeliHub.com

Abu Dhabi Aviation announced today that they have made the first rotary-wing flight powered by Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. In a social media post, Abu Dhabi Aviation showed one of their large fleet of Leonardo AW139 helicopters, seemingly on the ramp at ABu Dhabi International Airport... Read more

Leonardo confirms Monroe County order for three AW139s

Leonardo confirms Monroe County order for three AW139s

23-Oct-2023Source: Leonardo

HeliHub.com editor note – this order was originally announced on HeliHub.com over six months ago when Monroe County had made their decision.  The press release below is merely Leonardo confirming that the contract is signed Leonardo announced an order today for three AW139 medium twin-engine helicopters by Monroe Country in Florida. These aircraft will be operated... Read more

LCI extends leases on three AW139s with Omni Helicopters International

LCI extends leases on three AW139s with Omni Helicopters International

11-Oct-2023Source: LCI

LCI is pleased to share that it has concluded long-term lease extensions for three Leonardo Helicopters AW139s currently being operated by Omni Helicopters International (OHI), a leading operator of helicopter and air mobility services. The three helicopters, which are valued at approximately US$30 million, are part of a wider fleet of 14 helicopters from LCI’s... Read more

London Heli Shuttle expands service with second AW139

London Heli Shuttle expands service with second AW139

15-Sep-2023Source: HeliHub.com

The popular London Heli Shuttle, which links London Biggin Hill Airport and the centrally located London Heliport in just six minutes is expanding. Offering the “fastest touchdown to downtown’” service from the time it opened in late 2014, the London Heli Shuttle has been operated by Castle Air on their AOC (Air Operators Certificate). Initially... Read more

Royal Oman Police achieves 20,000 flight hours with AW139

Royal Oman Police achieves 20,000 flight hours with AW139

3-Aug-2023Source: Leonardo

On 14 June, Leonardo and the Royal Oman Police (ROP) celebrated the achievement of 20,000 flight hours performed by the ROP’s AW139 fleet. The landmark signifies the continued success of the AW139 since its certification 20 years ago, with more than 1,100 units delivered to date and 3.7 million flight hours logged by the global fleet. This significant achievement... Read more

Omni Helicopters Guyana completes SAR transition from AW139 to S92

Omni Helicopters Guyana completes SAR transition from AW139 to S92

25-Jul-2023Source: Omni

Last Thursday 20th July, Omni Helicopters Guyana Inc., was proud to complete the transition of our Guyana based Search and Rescue service from the Leonardo AW139 helicopter to the Sikorsky S-92A. Omni’s S-92A SAR helicopter features a dual hoist, Nightsun®, FLIR, a triple litter stretcher kit, extended range fuel tank and has been dubbed “the... Read more

Victoria Police claim busiest law enforcement AW139 fleet with 10,000 hours

Victoria Police claim busiest law enforcement AW139 fleet with 10,000 hours

17-Jul-2023Source: Starflight Australia

The force’s three highly advanced AW139 helicopters, which were delivered by StarFlight Victoria three years ago, are ranked at number one for flying hours, out of the 114 Leonardo AW139’s currently serving law enforcement around the world. Victoria Police choppers have flown more than 1.1 million nautical miles. They have been deployed to more than 30,000... Read more

Victoria Police’s has marked 10,000 hours

Victoria Police’s has marked 10,000 hours

13-Jul-2023Source: Starflight

Victoria Police’s helicopter fleet, supplied and supported by StarFlight Victoria, has marked 10,000 hours in the air keeping the community safe. The force’s three highly advanced AW139 helicopters, which were delivered by StarFlight Victoria three years ago, are ranked at number one for flying hours, out of the 114 Leonardo AW139’s currently serving law enforcement... Read more

Titan adds two AW139s from Rotortrade for ops in Brazil

Titan adds two AW139s from Rotortrade for ops in Brazil

10-Jul-2023Source: Titan

Rotortrade, a trusted global helicopter dealer and distributor, is pleased to announce the successful completion of the sale of two AW139 helicopters to Titan Helicopters Group, a global provider of safe, efficient helicopter transportation and heavy-lifting services for the oil and gas sector. The acquisition of these two AW139 helicopters marks a significant milestone for... Read more

CHC wins contract for Dogger Bank Offshore Wind Farm

CHC wins contract for Dogger Bank Offshore Wind Farm

7-Jul-2023Source: CHC

CHC Helicopter, the global helicopter services company specialising in offshore transportation, is proud to announce its recent contract award for the construction of Dogger Bank Offshore Wind Farm, a joint venture partnership between SSE Renewables, Equinor and Vårgrønn. Dogger Bank Wind Farm is being built in the North Sea more than 130km from the Yorkshire... Read more

Bristow picks Axnes wireless intercom for fleet upgrade

Bristow picks Axnes wireless intercom for fleet upgrade

30-Jun-2023Source: Axnes

Axnes AS, a leading global provider of wireless communication solutions, announced its partnership with Bristow Group, a global leader in vertical flight solutions, to enhance critical crew connectivity and communication as part of a fleet upgrade. Axnes has successfully delivered its PNG Wireless Intercom System (WICS) for deployment across Bristow’s aircraft fleet, including the AW139, AW189,... Read more

Japanese distributor signs for two AW169s

Japanese distributor signs for two AW169s

21-Jun-2023Source: Leonardo

Mitsui Bussan Aerospace (MBA), the authorised distributor for the Leonardo AW139, AW169 and AW189 helicopter models in Japan, announced with Leonardo new orders for two AW169 light intermediate twin helicopters at the 54th International Paris Air Show. One aircraft will be delivered to a local firefighting governmental organization, while the other has been secured for... Read more

Aramco AW139 fleet achieves 200,000 flight hours

Aramco AW139 fleet achieves 200,000 flight hours

20-Jun-2023Source: Leonardo

Leonardo and Mukamalah Aviation company (a wholly owned subsidiary of Saudi Aramco) celebrated a major achievement for the operator’s AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopter fleet setting a 200,000 flight hours milestone in operations. The event was celebrated at the Paris Air Show. Mukamalah’s CEO, Khalid Alnatour said: “As the leading corporate operator, Mukamalah is proud... Read more

Weststar Acquires 5 AW139 from Leonardo

Weststar Acquires 5 AW139 from Leonardo

25-May-2023Source: Weststar Aviation Services

Weststar Aviation Services, the largest offshore helicopter transportation services provider in Southeast Asia, celebrated significant achievements and milestones at the prestigious Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) 2023. Renowned for its commitment to sustainability and excellence, Weststar signed a momentous Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with PETRONAS and signed key agreements with Leonardo Helicopter Malaysia,... Read more

Babcock wins 12 year Queensland Government contract worth Au$288 million

Babcock wins 12 year Queensland Government contract worth Au$288 million

16-May-2023Source: Babcock

High-tech helicopters which can travel further and faster will soon boost healthcare in the Torres Strait and Northern Cape York Peninsula of Australia after we were chosen as the provider of emergency helicopter services for the region. Operating from Horn Island, we will provide 24/7 services across the region including aeromedical retrieval and search and... Read more

Mecaer Aviation delivers VVIP AW139 to US customer

Mecaer Aviation delivers VVIP AW139 to US customer

24-Apr-2023Source: Mecaer Aviation Group

Mecaer Aviation Group (MAG), an acclaimed designer and manufacturer of high-end cabin comfort systems, announced the delivery of a newly completed AW-139 helicopter to a US-based customer, represented by aviation consultant, The VanAllen Group. This AW-139 helicopter is equipped with the latest technology and is the first US-registered AW-139 with Leonardo Helicopters’ newly certified Honeywell... Read more

Monroe County Florida to order three AW139s

Monroe County Florida to order three AW139s

4-Apr-2023Source: HeliHub.com

Monroe County in Florida recently held a meeting of its Board of County Commissioners, at which the Board authorised the acquisition of three new helicopters.  Subject to finalising terms with  AgustaWestland Philadelphia Corporation, the County Administrator was authorised to sign for the lease and purchase of three Leonardo helicopters in an amount not to exceed... Read more

Milestone Sells 12-Helicopter Portfolio to Macquarie Rotorcraft

Milestone Sells 12-Helicopter Portfolio to Macquarie Rotorcraft

30-Mar-2023Source: Milestone Aviation

The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”) announced that it has signed an agreement to sell a 12-helicopter portfolio to Macquarie Rotorcraft. The 12-helicopter portfolio consists of a mix of Sikorsky S-92, Airbus H135, Bell 412, and Leonardo AW109, AW139 and AW189 helicopters which are currently on lease to six customers in nine countries across Europe,... Read more

Leonardo summarises orders taken at Heli-Expo 2023

Leonardo summarises orders taken at Heli-Expo 2023

21-Mar-2023Source: Leonardo

Following the company’s successful attendance at Heli-Expo 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia (7th -9 th March), Leonardo is announcing further growth within the commercial helicopter market, with new orders for nearly 40 aircraft of various models to several operators across Middle East, Asia, Americas and Europe primarily for energy support, rescue and public service duties, and... Read more

Mitsui Bussan Aerospace signs for six AW139s

Mitsui Bussan Aerospace signs for six AW139s

16-Mar-2023Source: Leonardo

Mitsui Bussan Aerospace (MBA), the authorised distributor for the Leonardo AW139, AW169 and AW189 helicopter models in Japan, announced with Leonardo orders recently signed for a total of six AW139s, to meet the requirements of various upcoming opportunities in the country. These latest orders confirm the continuous success of the AW139 in Japan with nearly... Read more

Leonardo to provide modern and efficient support coverage to PHI’s AW139

Leonardo to provide modern and efficient support coverage to PHI’s AW139

10-Mar-2023Source: Leonardo

Leonardo and PHI Group (PHI) signed a long-term Special Component Plan (SCP) that will bring PHI’s AW139 helicopter fleet back into an OEM-level Powered-By-The-Hour (PBH) agreement. PHI, a leading helicopter service provider for energy, search and rescue, and air medical transport missions, currently operates a fleet of 20 total AW139 and AW109 helicopters. The new... Read more

Abu Dhabi Aviation expands its AW139 offshore fleet

Abu Dhabi Aviation expands its AW139 offshore fleet

10-Mar-2023Source: Leonardo

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 the energy industry.... Read more

THC orders six more AW139s, plus 20 options

THC orders six more AW139s, plus 20 options

9-Mar-2023Source: Leonardo

THC (The Helicopter Company) will further expand its fleet of Leonardo AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopters to reinforce search and rescue (SAR), Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Corporate transport in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. At Heli-Expo 2023 (7-9 March) in Atlanta, Georgia, the Company announced its willingness to engage negotiations to procure additional six... Read more

Vulkaan Helicopters – new JV to sell AW139/AW189 in UK/Ireland

Vulkaan Helicopters – new JV to sell AW139/AW189 in UK/Ireland

7-Mar-2023Source: Vulcan Aviation Limited

Vulcan Aviation Limited is pleased to announce that it has entered into a new equity joint venture arrangement for rotary wing sales with Kaan Air, of Istanbul, Turkey. The new ventured to be called Vulkaan Helicopters has a remit to specifically promote the sale of large cabin helicopters such as the AW139 and AW189 in... Read more

Mass Mutual sets standard for corporate aviation with high-capacity helicopter Wi-Fi

Mass Mutual sets standard for corporate aviation with high-capacity helicopter Wi-Fi

6-Mar-2023Source: Mass Mutal

Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. (Mass Mutual) continues to maintain its reputation as a leading innovator in corporate rotorcraft operation by teaming with Sterling Helicopter and Outerlink to STC the Air IP™ Wi-Fi system in their AW139 helicopter. Mass Mutual has consistently recognized their employees’ precious time wasted during air travel and sought a cost-effective wireless... Read more

Australia orders 6 more EMS/SAR AW139s from Leonardo

Australia orders 6 more EMS/SAR AW139s from Leonardo

3-Mar-2023Source: Leonardo

Leonardo has announced further growth in presence of the AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopter in Australia at Avalon, with orders for a total of six aircraft by three different prime operators: Babcock Australasia (Babcock), RACQ CQ Rescue (CQ Rescue) and StarFlight Australia. All six aircraft will be delivered from Leonardo’s Vergiate final assembly line facility... Read more

LCI to lease 2 AW139s to Babcock Australasia

LCI to lease 2 AW139s to Babcock Australasia

3-Mar-2023Source: LCI

LCI, a leading aviation company and a subsidiary of Libra Group, is set to deliver two new Leonardo AW139 helicopters on long-term lease to Babcock Australasia (Babcock) in Australia in early 2024. The aircraft, which are valued at over US$40 million, will be deployed by Babcock on mission critical and socially responsible Emergency Medical Services... Read more

Toll Helicopters orders 2 more AW139s for Australian Defence Force contract

Toll Helicopters orders 2 more AW139s for Australian Defence Force contract

1-Mar-2023Source: Leonardo

Leonardo announced the expansion of its fleet of AW139 intermediate twin-engine helicopters in Australia with an order for two aircraft by the leading helicopter operator Toll Helicopters (Toll). The helicopters will supplement a fleet of three AW139s currently supporting a range of activities including pilot and aircrew officer training, utility support to ADF exercises and... Read more

Sarnia hospital already benefits from new helipad

Sarnia hospital already benefits from new helipad

6-Feb-2023Source: The Observer

A new helipad at Bluewater Health in Sarnia has already been used six times by air ambulance helicopters transferring patients to Toronto and London since being approved for daytime use in November. See Full Story.... Read more

Kenya Police AW139 reportedly repurposed for Deputy President’s use

Kenya Police AW139 reportedly repurposed for Deputy President’s use

2-Feb-2023Source: The Star

An expensive custom-made operational chopper for the National Police Service has been reconfigured for use by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. This has left police without both surveillance and operational chopper, officials said. See Full Story.   ... Read more

Bristow contract Nova Systems for Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard AW139 SAR solution

Bristow contract Nova Systems for Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard AW139 SAR solution

5-Jan-2023Source: Nova Systems

Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE:VTOL), a global leader in vertical lift and Search and Rescue solutions, is teaming with Nova Systems, a leading provider of engineering services and technology solutions, for next generation mission system and aircraft modification solutions on AW139 helicopters that will be equipped for deployment with the Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard (DCCG). Nova... Read more

Bristow to purchase 6 AW139s for UKSAR2G SAR programme

Bristow to purchase 6 AW139s for UKSAR2G SAR programme

7-Dec-2022Source: Leonardo

Leonardo announced that Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL) has signed a contract to procure six AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopters to support the Second-Generation Search and Rescue Aviation (“UKSAR2G”) programme by the U.K. Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA). Aircraft’s deliveries are expected to start in 2023 and to be completed in 2024, joining an existing... Read more

New Entrol H39 FNPT II MCC in Turkmenistan

New Entrol H39 FNPT II MCC in Turkmenistan

28-Nov-2022Source: Entrol

Entrol is manufacturing a H39 FNPT II MCC based on the AW139 together with Ussat Inzhener, an engineering company based in Turkmenistan. This device will be installed in Turkmenistan Airlines’ premises in Ashgabat by summer 2023 and will improve the training offered to their pilots by the Airline. This AW139 based simulator will be equipped... Read more

Starspeed commences Isles of Scilly scheduled service

Starspeed commences Isles of Scilly scheduled service

15-Nov-2022Source: HeliHub.com

As one of the longest run scheduled services in the world, the route from Penzance Heliport on the the south-west tip of England across open water to the Isles of Scilly has always attracted interest within the industry.  The 36 mile route has been flown by helicopters – with a couple of notable breaks –... Read more

Coptersafety full-flight simulators qualified to Level-D

Coptersafety full-flight simulators qualified to Level-D

9-Nov-2022Source: Coptersafety

Coptersafety’s H145 D-2, CAE AW139, and TRU AW139 full-flight simulators were qualified to Level-D by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Simulator Program (NSP). A Level-D qualification is only assigned to full-flight simulators that meet the highest standards by the FAA. This is the first H145 D-2 simulator qualified by the FAA outside of the... Read more

Caverton Aviation Training Center to operate Entrol AW109 FNPT II MCC simulator

Caverton Aviation Training Center to operate Entrol AW109 FNPT II MCC simulator

8-Nov-2022Source: Entrol

The AW109 FNPT II MCC simulator purchased by Global Aviation Training & Maintenance (GATML) will be installed, operated, and maintained by Caverton Aviation Training Center, which already operates an EASA certified Level D AW139 Full Flight Simulator in Lagos, Nigeria. The simulator is equipped with a Spherical Visual system, 4 axis electromagnetic Vibration system and... Read more

Heli-One starts New AW139 Main Gearbox MRO Capability

Heli-One starts New AW139 Main Gearbox MRO Capability

8-Nov-2022Source: Heli-One

Heli-One, a leading provider of helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, is advancing its work to create AW139 Main Gear Box (MGB) services at its Canadian facility in Delta, British Columbia. Heli-One has supported the AW139 platform globally since 2008 and the introduction of MGB maintenance services will add further depth and strength to... Read more

Honeywell and Scandinavian Avionics AW139 weather radar upgrade certified

Honeywell and Scandinavian Avionics AW139 weather radar upgrade certified

7-Nov-2022Source: Honeywell

Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) and Scandinavian Avionics (headquarters of The SA Group) have announced the successful certification of an aftermarket replacement for Primus® 660 and Primus® 701 series radars on the AgustaWestland AW139 Long-Nose helicopter: Honeywell’s IntuVue™ RDR-7000 Weather Radar. The supplemental type certificate (STC) is recognized by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Transport Canada Civil... Read more

Bond Helicopters provides update on North Sea return

Bond Helicopters provides update on North Sea return

31-Oct-2022Source: Bond Helicopters

Bond Helicopters Limited is delighted to be returning to the helicopter market having signed a prestigious 5-year contract with Perenco, for five AW139 helicopters (including two 7.0 tonne variants) to operate in support of their southern North Sea operations from Norwich Airport. Operations are due to start in January 2024 for one of the largest... Read more

PHI leases two S92s and one AW139 from Milestone

PHI leases two S92s and one AW139 from Milestone

20-Oct-2022Source: Milestone

DUBLIN – Thursday, October 20, 2022 – The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), the global leader in helicopter leasing, today announced it has signed lease agreements with leading commercial helicopter operator, PHI Aviation (“PHI”) for three helicopters. The agreements include the placement and extension of two Sikorsky S92 helicopters and one Leonardo AW139 helicopter, bringing... Read more

Heli-One Establishes AW139 Gearbox Testing

Heli-One Establishes AW139 Gearbox Testing

20-Oct-2022Source: Heli-One

  Heli-One, a leading provider of helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, has established in-house testing capability for the AW139 Intermediate Gear Box (IGB) and Tail Gear Box (TGB) at its Canadian facility in Delta, British Columbia. This latest expansion of HeliOne’s service portfolio not only expedites the turnaround times for customers at the... Read more

Leonardo, ADA and SAZMA celebrate AW139 delivery

Leonardo, ADA and SAZMA celebrate AW139 delivery

12-Oct-2022Source: Leonardo

Leonardo, Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA) and Sazma Aviation Sdn Bhd (Sazma) celebrated the delivery of an AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopter from the Vergiate final assembly line facility on 27th September. The aircraft will be leased by Sazma from ADA to perform offshore transport operations supporting the energy industry sector in Malaysia from Sazma’s base in Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Sabah.... Read more

SonAir orders 2 AW139s for support operations in Angola

SonAir orders 2 AW139s for support operations in Angola

2-Aug-2022Source: Leonardo

Leonardo announced that SonAir Airline Services, S.A. (SonAir), owned by the Angolan national petroleum company Sonangol, has placed an order for two AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopters. The contract includes a comprehensive customer support and training package as well as options for an additional two aircraft. The AW139s will be used to carry out transport... Read more

Milestone adds Heliconia as customer with AW139 delivery

Milestone adds Heliconia as customer with AW139 delivery

28-Jul-2022Source: Milestone Aviation

The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), the global leader in helicopter leasing, has announced that it has delivered to Heliconia Group (“Heliconia”) a AW139 helicopter. The medium twin-engine helicopter will be based in Senegal and used to support the company’s offshore operations. Pat Sheedy, President & CEO, Milestone, said, “We are delighted to welcome Heliconia... Read more

Chinese offshore operator orders four AW139s

Chinese offshore operator orders four AW139s

26-Jul-2022Source: Leonardo

  China’s CITIC Offshore Helicopter Company (COHC) has signed a contract for four AW139 medium twin-engine helicopters, which will be utilised in country for offshore Oil and Gas Production (OGP) operations. The deliveries will be completed by first half of 2023, expanding Leonardo fleet operated by COHC to 10 helicopters with 8 AW139s, one AW169... Read more

Bristow wins ten year UKSAR 2G contract with S92, AW189 and AW139 fleet

Bristow wins ten year UKSAR 2G contract with S92, AW189 and AW139 fleet

21-Jul-2022

Bristow Helicopters Ltd (NYSE: VTOL) (“Bristow”), the global leader in innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, has been awarded a £1.6 billion 10-year contract for the Second-Generation Search and Rescue Aviation (“UKSAR2G”) program by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), an executive agency of the Department for Transport. Bristow will work in partnership with 2Excel... Read more

Malaysian Navy receives two new AW139s

Malaysian Navy receives two new AW139s

18-Jul-2022Source: TurDef

The two helicopters were handed over to RMN on July 1, 2022, in conjunction with the Kota Kinabalu Air Station opening at the RMN Eastern Fleet Command Headquarters at the TLDM Sepanggar naval base. See Full Story.  ... Read more

Malaysian Navy receives two new AW139s

Malaysian Navy receives two new AW139s

8-Jul-2022Source: New Start Times

  The acquisition of three AW139 helicopters by the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) at the Eastern Fleet Command Headquarters here will further enhance operational capabilities in maintaining the security and sovereignty of the country’s waters, says Senior Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein. See Full Story. ... Read more

Poland orders 32 AW149s

Poland orders 32 AW149s

4-Jul-2022Source: Leonardo

PZL-Świdnik, the Polish company fully owned by Leonardo, has been awarded a contract by the Polish Ministry of Defence (MoD) worth 8.25 billion PLN gross (approximately EUR 1.76 billion) for the supply of 32 AW149 multirole helicopters. The contract was announced today during an official ceremony held at PZL-Świdnik’s facility today, in the presence of... Read more

Bristow signs Long-Term Support Agreements for AW139 fleet

Bristow signs Long-Term Support Agreements for AW139 fleet

1-Jul-2022Source: Bristow

  Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL) announced it has signed long-term, favorable maintenance support agreements with Leonardo Helicopters for airframes and Pratt & Whitney for engines on the Company’s global fleet of AW139 helicopters. The legacy Era AW139 fleet was previously covered by a limited power-by-the-hour (“PBH”) support agreement with Leonardo for the airframes, while... Read more

New operator to take over Penzance Helicopters service

New operator to take over Penzance Helicopters service

27-Jun-2022Source: Sloane Helicopters

A new operator will take over the operation of the Penzance Helicopters service to the Isles of Scilly this winter, replacing current operator Sloane Helicopters. The helicopter service flies year-round between Penzance and the islands of Tresco and St Mary’s on the Isles of Scilly and has been operated by Sloane Helicopters since it was... Read more

Alidaunia Enables SKYTRAC In-Flight Medical Data Transfer and Telemedicine Onboard AW139 and AW169

Alidaunia Enables SKYTRAC In-Flight Medical Data Transfer and Telemedicine Onboard AW139 and AW169

23-Jun-2022Source: SKYTRAC

  SKYTRAC Systems Ltd. (SKYTRAC), a global leader in aerospace intelligent connectivity and satellite communications (Satcom), today announced that Alidaunia S.R.L (Alidaunia), a leading Italian air ambulance, charter, and passenger services provider, has enabled SKYTRAC’s medical data transfer and telemedicine capability onboard their fleet of Leonardo AW139 and AW169 helicopters. In 2019, Alidaunia began leveraging... Read more

Allaero move into helicopter parts with A109A Mk.II acquisition

Allaero move into helicopter parts with A109A Mk.II acquisition

14-Jun-2022

UK-Based corporate aircraft parts support specialist Allaero, have recently acquired an Agusta A109 Mk.II. Since its creation in 1988, Allaero have established the largest independent stock of serviceable corporate aircraft rotables outside of the United States. In addition, they have created their own EASA/CAA and FAA approved MRO Repaero, which maintains and overhauled NiCad and... Read more

Leonardo AW139 fleet in Australia grows stronger

Leonardo AW139 fleet in Australia grows stronger

2-Jun-2022Source: Leonardo

  Leonardo has announced a further expansion of its fleet of AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopters in Australia with an order for three aircraft as part of Western Australia’s Emergency Rescue Helicopter Service (ERHS) fleet modernization effort to provide enhanced airborne capabilities. The helicopters will be supplied by leading helicopter operator CHC Australia to carry... Read more

ATSB makes recommendation on TCAS training

ATSB makes recommendation on TCAS training

1-Jun-2022Source: Australian Government

  The pilot of an AW139 emergency medical service helicopter received a TCAS ‘resolution advisory’ collision alert while transiting airspace above Mangalore Airport en route to Royal Melbourne Hospital when a Piper Seminole aircraft conducted an unanticipated missed approach to the airport, an ATSB investigation report details. The report details that on the afternoon of... Read more

Leonardo’s VIP fleet set to grow in Europe

Leonardo’s VIP fleet set to grow in Europe

24-May-2022Source: Leonardo

Leonardo’s leadership in the world’s VIP/corporate multiengine helicopter market continues to grow with new orders announced today at EBACE 2022 (Geneva 23-25 May), including three AW109 GrandNew light twin, one AW109 Trekker and two AW139 intermediate twin helicopters with deliveries in UK, Italy and Germany in 2022 and 2023. Official distributor for UK & Ireland... Read more

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