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contract for three helicopters in the U.K., which will benefit from up to 300kg (661 pounds) of additional payload and better capabilities on unprepared terrains, thus allowing an even greater level of mission flexibility and effectiveness for lifesaving duties.
Parkview Samaritan ordered an AW169 in the USA for its program.
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helicopter in Australia, with around 50 units in service, the AW139 is set to play an even more crucial role with a new order for four more aircraft by LifeFlight and joint venture partner StarFlight to carry out emergency medical service, law enforcement, oil and gas operations, and search and rescue response missions in Australia. In addition, North Slope Borough (NSB) of Alaska announced that two AW189s will deliver all-weather EMS and SAR across its expansive 95,000-square-mile service area located entirely above the Arctic Circle.
The world leader in the multi-engine VIP/ corporate market, Leonardo continues to expand its presence in this sector through its exclusive Agusta brand, with multiple orders announced by operators during the exhibition. Sloane of the U.K. will add five more AW109 GrandNew light twins, celebrating 30 years of partnership as Leonardo’s official distributor for the U.K. and Ireland. Aero Asahi signed for two AW169s, expanding the type’s presence in the Japanese passenger transport market. In Japan, the distributorship agreement with Mitsui Bussan Aerospace is renewed as the Japanese partner also commits for 11 helicopters – in a mix of AW169, AW139 and AW189 – over the 2025-2027 period.
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Synerjet Latina SA, the official distributor of Leonardo civil helicopters for Colombia, Peru, Chile, and Paraguay, placed an order for two AW169s in utility configuration and was appointed an official distributor for the next-generation AW09 single-engine helicopter in the relevant markets.
As the program development progresses, this new type continues to generate positive feedback from all geographies worldwide. The total number of preliminary sales contracts for the AW09 now is close
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to 130 units globally, with Helitech Asia and Kaan Air of Turkey announcing 10 and five units, respectively, during the show.
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“In recent years, we have continued to focus on a modern product mix featuring the latest technologies, with constantly growing capabilities and meeting or exceeding the most rigorous certification and safety standards. We’ve maintained a strong commitment to sustainability, and bearing in mind
the importance of the level of service to make sure our customers can get the most out of our value proposition,” said Gian Piero Cutillo of MD Leonardo Helicopters. “Going progressively digital also continues to be a key driver, truly 360 degrees on board, on maintenance, on training. The latest announcements at Verticon testify we’re on the right path to further increase our competitive advantage as we keep working towards a constant enhancement of our offer.”
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