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Leonardo Helicopters Opens Florida Support Center to Enhance TH-73A Civil Aircraft Sustainment Capabilities
Leonardo celebrated the official grand opening of its new Florida Support Center in September at Whiting Aviation Park in Santa Rosa County. The ceremony marked a significant milestone in the company’s continued investment — now totalling $65 million — in U.S. military aviation support, civil helicopter services, and regional aerospace growth.
Located adjacent to Naval Air Station- Whiting Field (NASWF), the new facility is purpose-built to deliver maintenance, logistics, and sustainment support for the U.S. Navy’s fleet of TH- 73A training helicopters, while also expanding Leonardo’s award-winning customer support services to its civil operators base across the southeastern United States. The Florida Support Center will operate as a strategic hub to enhance
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aircraft availability and readiness across military and civil missions.
Now fully operational under an FAA Part 145 certificate, the Florida Support Center is open for business and ready to serve both operators and suppliers with responsive, U.S.-based support.
The event was attended by a distinguished group of guests, including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Space Florida CEO Robert Long, military leaders, and elected officials from local, state, and federal government. Clyde Woltman, the CEO of Leonardo Helicopters U.S., presided over the ceremony and gave remarks.
“This facility reflects the power of partnership,” said Woltman. “With its proximity to NAS-Whiting Field, we’re proud to offer world-class sustainment for the TH-73A program while expanding support for civil operators in the region.
None of this would be possible without the shared vision of Santa Rosa County, Space Florida, Triumph Gulf Coast, the U.S. Navy, and our many community partners. Together, we’ve built more than a facility; we’ve built a foundation for mission success.”
Spanning 73,000 square feet, the facility is equipped to support both military and civil rotorcraft operations. It will provide Leonardo’s industry leading customer support and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services. The facility includes
a full-sized paint booth, a
dynamic test bench for transmission repair, a warehouse for spare parts, and all associated tooling and fixtures. These capabilities allow Leonardo to deliver high-quality, localized maintenance and support
that helps operators reduce
downtime, extend aircraft life, and maintain peak mission readiness.
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