Leonardo AW139

The UK’s Empire Test Pilots school has launched an uncrewed air systems (UAS) test pilot course, reflecting growing market needs.

The Malaysian helicopter operator also inked a deal with Leonardo for five more AW139 twin-engine helicopters at the LIMA Exhibition in Langkawi.

Boeing has delivered four of the six aircraft ordered under the research, development, test and evaluation contract, with two more set to come this summer.

The Chilean Air Force is embarking on a replacement program for its Bell UH-1H single-turbine helicopters that have been in service for more than 50 years.

Leonardo Helicopters Managing Director Gian Piero Cutillo talks digitalization, supply chains and his vision for the company’s UK operation.

Offshore helicopter industry faces supply chain challenges, strong competition and squeezed pricing from energy companies.

Leonardo executives believe their AW09 single-engine helicopter could achieve similar levels of success as the company’s twin-engine AW139.

Unspecified issues have delayed certification by the FAA of the military-unique features on the derivative of the Leonardo AW-139 civil helicopter.

The U.S. Air Force has named the MH-139A utility helicopter the Grey Wolf.