Leonardo AW139

Leonardo Helicopters has given his strongest indication yet that the company is working on an evolution of its best-selling AW139 medium-twin rotorcraft.

The Algerian Air Force has made recapitalizing its fighter fleet a top priority, especially given the retirement of the MiG‑25 in 2021 and the planned withdrawal of the aging Su‑24 fleet, with plans to expand the inventory to around 120 aircraft by 2035.

Airbus Helicopters officials say they are confident their H160 twin-engine medium helicopter can maintain its market share against Leonardo’s AW139.

The UK Royal Navy’s exercises are to be supported by a fleet of Leonardo AW139 twin-engine medium helicopters under a new contract.

Sweden is mulling the transfer of its civilian search and rescue helicopter capabilities to another government department.

Near Earth Autonomy and Honeywell have completed the first autonomous test flight of a Leonardo AW139 medium helicopter modified to uncrewed operation.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Leonardo Helicopters is preparing to spin-up local assembly of rotorcraft in Algeria after securing orders from the country’s military.

The €53 million ($54.9 million) aircraft will be used for range of missions, Irish defense officials say.

The orders were announced during the European Rotors helicopter exposition in Amsterdam Nov. 5.

The Aberdeen-based operator will undertake SAR missions for North Sea offshore platforms until 2032.

The UK Royal Household has placed an order for two new helicopters from Italy’s Leonardo to replace the pair of Sikorsky S-76C++ it has in service.

Seven years after a pivotal demonstration, the service takes a key step toward fielding autonomous resupply rotorcraft.

The U.S. Marine Corps has chosen Leonardo’s AW139 medium helicopter to demonstrate autonomous logistics resupply.

Boeing modifies the Leonardo AW139 for the U.S. Air Force’s crewed Grey Wolf configuration.

Separate midair collisions within the space of three days have claimed the lives of at least 11 crewmembers who were onboard the four helicopters.

Digitalization and development of space and cyber are the heart of Leonardo’s restructuring and growth, CEO Roberto Cingolani says.

Saudi Arabia's The Helicopter Company has signed multi-year framework orders with Airbus and Leonardo for a combined 250 helicopters at Heli-Expo.

Rotorcraft lessor LCI has placed a framework order with Leonardo to purchase AW169, AW139 and AW189 helicopters.

Leonardo Helicopters has completed its first flight with a helicopter fueled with 100% sustainable aviation fuel.

Slovenia is to purchase six Leonardo AW139M twin-engine medium helicopters from Italy as part of a modernization of Slovenia’s military.

The Irish government will reexamine a need for an air combat and air intercept capability in five years despite growing concerns about the need for one.

Boeing has delivered the sixth and final test MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopter to the U.S. Air Force, completing the evaluation phase before a shift to production.

Leonardo Helicopters has applied for patents for a multifan electric anti-torque system.

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