Leonardo Helicopters has begun early discussions with Italy regarding the possible acquisition of its AW169 and AW609 models. Rome needs to replace an ageing fleet of legacy Bell and Agusta-Bell types ...

The first of an initial 18 AW169 helicopters was delivered to the Austrian Air Force earlier in December. A further 18 are to be ordered, with all delivered by 2028. (Georg Mader) Austria has signed a ...

The Qatari Ministry of Defence confirmed it has ordered Leonardo AW169 helicopters on 15 February when it reported that Minister of State for Defence Affairs Dr Khalid bin Mohammed al-Attiyah had ...

Leonardo Helicopters has finally secured a launch customer for the military variant of the AW169 medium-twin, with a deal for 22 examples from Italy's Guardia di Finanza police agency. Valued at €280 ...