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Italy's Leonardo wins order for 15 helicopters from Avincis

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Posted on June 15, 2026

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· Last updated: June 15, 2026

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Leonardo Wins Avincis Contract for 15 Helicopters, Deliveries by 2031

Leonardo Secures Major Helicopter Order from Avincis

Contract Details and Specifications

ROME, June 15 (Reuters) - Italian defence and aerospace group Leonardo said on Monday it received from Avincis, Europe's largest provider of emergency air services, an order for 15 helicopters.

  • No value for the contract was disclosed.
  • The order is for ten AW169 light intermediate and 5 AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopters.
  • They are due to be delivered during 2028-2031.

Deployment and Delivery Timeline

  • Three of the AW139 helicopters will be deployed in Sweden.
Leonardo’s Helicopter Business Performance
  • Helicopters have historically been one of Leonardo's strong points, accounting for about 25% of revenues in the FY 2025.

(Reporting by Alvise Armellini, editing by Cristina Carlevaro)

Key Takeaways

  • Order comprises ten AW169 light-intermediate and five AW139 intermediate twin-engine helicopters, deliveries set for 2028–2031 (source: Reuters).
  • Avincis is Europe’s largest provider of emergency aerial services, operating extensively across multiple countries and offering turnkey EMS, SAR, and firefighting capabilities (source: Avincis website).
  • Leonardo’s helicopter division accounted for around 30% of its FY2025 revenues, showing robust performance with €5.83 bn in revenue and €523 m EBITA, up 11.1% and 12.5% respectively (sources: Investing.com; Leonardo results).

Frequently Asked Questions

Who placed the recent helicopter order with Leonardo?
Avincis, Europe's largest provider of emergency air services, placed the order with Leonardo.
How many helicopters did Leonardo sell to Avincis?
Leonardo sold a total of 15 helicopters to Avincis.
What helicopter models are included in the Avincis order?
The order includes ten AW169 light intermediate and five AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopters.
When are the Leonardo helicopters scheduled for delivery to Avincis?
They are due to be delivered during 2028-2031.
Which country will receive some of the AW139 helicopters?
Three of the AW139 helicopters will be deployed in Sweden.

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