- Contract for two AW169s, with deliveries between 2019 and 2020, adds to three aircraft already in service in Norway for harbour pilot shuttle
- The AW169 has proven highly successful in Norther Europe also for windfarm support, emergency medical service, VIP/Corporate transport and law enforcement
- Over 200 AW169s have been ordered by more than 80 customers in over 30 nations
Paris, 19 June 2019 – Leonardo has announced to have recently signed a contract for two AW169 light intermediate helicopters with helicopter service provider NHV Group. The aircraft, expected to be delivered between 2019 and 2020, will be used by NHV to perform offshore transport operations in UK and North Sea area.
This latest order brings the total number of AW169s purchased by NHV Group to five, with the first three aircraft already in service in Norway for harbor pilot shuttle duties with NHV’s subsidiary Airlift AS. The contract also marks the entry of the new generation AW169 helicopter type into the European crew change offshore market following the rapidly growing success for emergency medical service and VIP/corporate and private transport.
With offshore and onshore operations in Europe and West Africa, NHV Group delivers a range of services including Oil&Gas support, EMS/SAR, transport and aerial works. Already being an established AW139 operator for longer range and higher capacity offshore missions, with the AW169 NHV Group is now expanding its fleet of Leonardo helicopters supporting the Oil&Gas industry with latest generation technology.
The only new generation light intermediate twin engine helicopter in the market in nearly 40 years, the AW169 design and versatility is demonstrating extremely successful across geographies with orders for over 200 units from more than 80 customers in over 30 nations to date. More than 70 aircraft are in service worldwide. In Norther Europe, in addition to passenger transport and rescue tasks, the AW169 has also been chosen for windfarm support and law enforcement.
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miércoles, 19 de junio de 2019
miércoles, 31 de octubre de 2018
ACCIDENTE EN EL ESTADIO LEICESTER CITY FOOTBALL CLUB
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El AW169 de la imagen no es el involucrado en Leicester, tenemos un vídeo del mismo pero no lo vamos a utilizar por causas obvias. |
Leonardo está muy impactada por el incidente que involucró a un helicóptero AW169 en Leicester City Football Club.
"Deseamos ofrecer nuestras más sinceras condolencias a la familia y amigos de los involucrados".
La División de Helicópteros de Leonardo prestará su total apoyo al AAIB en las investigaciones para determinar la causa de este accidente, el primero que involucra a un helicóptero AW169.
El helicóptero de peso intermedio AW169 de 4.6/4.8 toneladas se ha diseñado para satisfacer la creciente demanda del mercado de una aeronave capaz de ofrecer un magnífico rendimiento, cumplir con los últimos estándares de seguridad y capacidad de multimisión. Más de 60 AW169 se han entregado a clientes en Europa, Medio Oriente, Asia, Australia y América del Sur y más de 200 helicópteros vendidos hasta la fecha a más de 70 clientes en casi 30 países de todo el mundo para diversas aplicaciones como orden público, EMS, Oil & Gas, SAR, transporte de pasajeros, servicios públicos y soporte.
miércoles, 18 de julio de 2018
Leonardo: AW169 helicopter grows stronger in UK EMS market with selection by Magpas Air Ambulance
- Specialist Aviation Services (SAS) will customise and operate an AW169 on behalf of Magpas Air Ambulance starting from spring 2019
- This will be the ninth UK-based AW169 for air ambulance operations confirming it as the market leader since its introduction
- Over 180 AW169s are on order with nearly 60 in service worldwide
Farnborough, 18th July 2018 - Leonardo is pleased to announce that Magpas Air Ambulance has selected the AW169 as its new generation helicopter. Specialist Aviation Services (SAS) will customise the aircraft with an advanced medical interior and will operate the helicopter on behalf of Magpas Air Ambulance, providing pilots and maintenance services. The announcement was made during the Farnborough International Airshow.
Magpas Air Ambulance, a leading HEMS provider and the oldest emergency medical charity of its kind in the UK, operates 24/7 throughout the year and is fundraising to put its AW169 into service in the spring of 2019. Magpas Air Ambulance selected the AW169 for its class leading characteristics and an unrivalled medical interior enabling 360º patient access, which will deliver increased mission effectiveness in its daily life-saving duties.
Daryl Brown, CEO, Magpas Air Ambulance said “We are delighted to be working with Leonardo and Specialist Aviation Services (SAS) towards the delivery of a new AW169, to replace our current aircraft in the spring of 2019.
The current Magpas Air Ambulance MD 902 Explorer entered service 17 years ago and has been with Magpas Air Ambulance since June 2012. Whilst the current model has flown to thousands of patients over the last six years and has helped the charity respond to its highest number of activations ever, in 2017; it is now coming to the end of its operational life.
Following intensive research, Magpas selected a (AW169) helicopter, with the most advanced aviation technology, to become the new Magpas Air Ambulance. We recently launched a two-year appeal to raise £1.5 million and bring this new state of the art AW169 helicopter to the East of England and beyond. The new aircraft will be able to fly further, faster and allow the lifesaving service to reach an even greater number of patients.”
Henk Schaeken, Managing Director, Specialist Aviation Services (SAS) said “Magpas Air Ambulance is a key provider of emergency medical response in the East of England and we are delighted to maintain our close working relationship with them as they launch the extra live-saving capability which the AW169 is proving it can deliver.”
SAS has placed orders for 12 AW169s and is also an Authorized Service Centre for the AW169 in the UK, providing a range of support and maintenance services to AW169 customers. SAS has also recently been appointed as an Authorised Service Centre for the AW139 to support the growing number of customers in the UK that are operating the type. Expanding the level of customer service worldwide is part of Leonardo’s commitment indicated in the Industrial Plan launched earlier this year.
Eight AW169 helicopters are already in service or are soon to enter service with UK air ambulance charities comprising Kent Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance (2 aircraft), Children’s Air Ambulance (2 aircraft), Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance, Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance, Cornwall Air Ambulance and Essex & Herts Air Ambulance.
The first four AW169 air ambulances to enter service in the UK in their first year of service have performed nearly 3,000 lifesaving missions and have flown more than 2,200 hours.
A versatile, new generation twin engine light intermediate category helicopter, the 4.8 tonne AW169 has been designed in response to the growing market demand for an aircraft that delivers high performance, meets all the latest safety standards and has multi-role capabilities. The AW169 incorporates several new technology features in the rotor system, engines, avionics, transmission and electric power generation and distribution systems. It is the first all new helicopter in its weight class in more than 30 years and has become the best-selling helicopter in it class for a wide range of applications including air ambulance, corporate/VIP transport, offshore transport and law enforcement. Over 180 AW169s are on order with nearly 60 in service worldwide.
Magpas Air Ambulance is a charity which brings essential lifesaving care by land and by air to patients in life-threatening emergencies in the East of England and beyond. The oldest emergency medical charity of its kind in the UK, Magpas Air Ambulance has treated over 60,000 patients since it was formed in 1971.
Magpas Air Ambulance operates its helicopter and rapid response vehicles from a base near Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire and is dispatched to medical incidents across 12 counties. In 2017, the charity’s enhanced medical team were called to over 1,600 life-threatening emergencies. To find out more about the charity please visit www.magpas.org.uk.
The Specialist Aviation Services Group is a UK-based aircraft operator and support company providing leading edge solutions internationally to Public Service and VIP customers who depend on aircraft to support their operations. It provides bespoke and professionally managed aviation services - making it the partner of choice for many police, air ambulance, offshore and VIP clients. To find out more please visit www.specialist-aviation.com.
- This will be the ninth UK-based AW169 for air ambulance operations confirming it as the market leader since its introduction
- Over 180 AW169s are on order with nearly 60 in service worldwide
Farnborough, 18th July 2018 - Leonardo is pleased to announce that Magpas Air Ambulance has selected the AW169 as its new generation helicopter. Specialist Aviation Services (SAS) will customise the aircraft with an advanced medical interior and will operate the helicopter on behalf of Magpas Air Ambulance, providing pilots and maintenance services. The announcement was made during the Farnborough International Airshow.
Magpas Air Ambulance, a leading HEMS provider and the oldest emergency medical charity of its kind in the UK, operates 24/7 throughout the year and is fundraising to put its AW169 into service in the spring of 2019. Magpas Air Ambulance selected the AW169 for its class leading characteristics and an unrivalled medical interior enabling 360º patient access, which will deliver increased mission effectiveness in its daily life-saving duties.
Daryl Brown, CEO, Magpas Air Ambulance said “We are delighted to be working with Leonardo and Specialist Aviation Services (SAS) towards the delivery of a new AW169, to replace our current aircraft in the spring of 2019.
The current Magpas Air Ambulance MD 902 Explorer entered service 17 years ago and has been with Magpas Air Ambulance since June 2012. Whilst the current model has flown to thousands of patients over the last six years and has helped the charity respond to its highest number of activations ever, in 2017; it is now coming to the end of its operational life.
Following intensive research, Magpas selected a (AW169) helicopter, with the most advanced aviation technology, to become the new Magpas Air Ambulance. We recently launched a two-year appeal to raise £1.5 million and bring this new state of the art AW169 helicopter to the East of England and beyond. The new aircraft will be able to fly further, faster and allow the lifesaving service to reach an even greater number of patients.”
Henk Schaeken, Managing Director, Specialist Aviation Services (SAS) said “Magpas Air Ambulance is a key provider of emergency medical response in the East of England and we are delighted to maintain our close working relationship with them as they launch the extra live-saving capability which the AW169 is proving it can deliver.”
SAS has placed orders for 12 AW169s and is also an Authorized Service Centre for the AW169 in the UK, providing a range of support and maintenance services to AW169 customers. SAS has also recently been appointed as an Authorised Service Centre for the AW139 to support the growing number of customers in the UK that are operating the type. Expanding the level of customer service worldwide is part of Leonardo’s commitment indicated in the Industrial Plan launched earlier this year.
Eight AW169 helicopters are already in service or are soon to enter service with UK air ambulance charities comprising Kent Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance (2 aircraft), Children’s Air Ambulance (2 aircraft), Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance, Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance, Cornwall Air Ambulance and Essex & Herts Air Ambulance.
The first four AW169 air ambulances to enter service in the UK in their first year of service have performed nearly 3,000 lifesaving missions and have flown more than 2,200 hours.
A versatile, new generation twin engine light intermediate category helicopter, the 4.8 tonne AW169 has been designed in response to the growing market demand for an aircraft that delivers high performance, meets all the latest safety standards and has multi-role capabilities. The AW169 incorporates several new technology features in the rotor system, engines, avionics, transmission and electric power generation and distribution systems. It is the first all new helicopter in its weight class in more than 30 years and has become the best-selling helicopter in it class for a wide range of applications including air ambulance, corporate/VIP transport, offshore transport and law enforcement. Over 180 AW169s are on order with nearly 60 in service worldwide.
Magpas Air Ambulance is a charity which brings essential lifesaving care by land and by air to patients in life-threatening emergencies in the East of England and beyond. The oldest emergency medical charity of its kind in the UK, Magpas Air Ambulance has treated over 60,000 patients since it was formed in 1971.
Magpas Air Ambulance operates its helicopter and rapid response vehicles from a base near Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire and is dispatched to medical incidents across 12 counties. In 2017, the charity’s enhanced medical team were called to over 1,600 life-threatening emergencies. To find out more about the charity please visit www.magpas.org.uk.
The Specialist Aviation Services Group is a UK-based aircraft operator and support company providing leading edge solutions internationally to Public Service and VIP customers who depend on aircraft to support their operations. It provides bespoke and professionally managed aviation services - making it the partner of choice for many police, air ambulance, offshore and VIP clients. To find out more please visit www.specialist-aviation.com.
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miércoles, 30 de mayo de 2018
Leonardo: AW169 enters Swiss VIP transport market with first order
• Mountain Flyers will operate an AW169 for heli-taxi services from Bern Airport
• Over 20 Leonardo VIP helicopters sold in Switzerland to date
• More than 180 AW169s have been sold to over 70 customers in 30 nations to date
Geneva, 30 May 2018 – Leonardo announced today that Mountain Flyers of Switzerland will operate an AW169 light intermediate twin engine helicopter, marking the entry of the new generation type into the Swiss VIP market. The announcement was made during an official ceremony held at EBACE 2018 in Geneva.
This specially-configured aircraft, featuring an exclusive 7 seat VIP transport layout, will be used for heli-taxi services from Bern Airport. With this AW169, Mountain Flyers will be able to serve several routes across Switzerland and Europe with even greater capacity and range following earlier operations carried out with their AWGrandNew helicopter, which had established Bern Airport’s first twin engine helicopter VIP transport service. Mountain Flyers’ customers will benefit from best-in-class comfort, performance and technology as well as outstanding safety standards.
Christoph Graf, Chief Executive Officer of Mountain Flyers, said “We’re thrilled to introduce the most modern helicopter in its category into service to deliver an unprecedented flight experience to our customer base. The AW169 is the perfect fit into our service quality strategy and fully meets the most demanding expectations in terms of navigation, comfort and safety for the task.”
This latest order brings the number of VIP helicopters of Leonardo in Switzerland to over 20 and contributes to maintaining the company’s leading position in the global VIP market with a 50 percent share in the multiengine segment.
A versatile, new generation twin engine light intermediate category helicopter, the 4.8 tonne AW169 has been designed in response to the growing market demand for an aircraft that delivers high performance, meets all the latest safety standards and has multi-role capabilities. Orders for more than 180 AW169 helicopters have been ordered by over 70 customers in nearly 30 countries around the world to date for a wide range of applications including executive/corporate transport, air ambulance, law enforcement, offshore transport, electronic newsgathering. More than 50 units have been already delivered globally.
• Over 20 Leonardo VIP helicopters sold in Switzerland to date
• More than 180 AW169s have been sold to over 70 customers in 30 nations to date
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AW169, photo ©Leonardo Helicopters |
This specially-configured aircraft, featuring an exclusive 7 seat VIP transport layout, will be used for heli-taxi services from Bern Airport. With this AW169, Mountain Flyers will be able to serve several routes across Switzerland and Europe with even greater capacity and range following earlier operations carried out with their AWGrandNew helicopter, which had established Bern Airport’s first twin engine helicopter VIP transport service. Mountain Flyers’ customers will benefit from best-in-class comfort, performance and technology as well as outstanding safety standards.
Christoph Graf, Chief Executive Officer of Mountain Flyers, said “We’re thrilled to introduce the most modern helicopter in its category into service to deliver an unprecedented flight experience to our customer base. The AW169 is the perfect fit into our service quality strategy and fully meets the most demanding expectations in terms of navigation, comfort and safety for the task.”
This latest order brings the number of VIP helicopters of Leonardo in Switzerland to over 20 and contributes to maintaining the company’s leading position in the global VIP market with a 50 percent share in the multiengine segment.
AW169 helicopter
A versatile, new generation twin engine light intermediate category helicopter, the 4.8 tonne AW169 has been designed in response to the growing market demand for an aircraft that delivers high performance, meets all the latest safety standards and has multi-role capabilities. Orders for more than 180 AW169 helicopters have been ordered by over 70 customers in nearly 30 countries around the world to date for a wide range of applications including executive/corporate transport, air ambulance, law enforcement, offshore transport, electronic newsgathering. More than 50 units have been already delivered globally.
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