Leonardo’s Medium-Weight Helicopter Proves Heavyweight Credentials

Tony Osborne September 30, 2019
Credit: Leonardo
Not many commercial helicopters reach 1,000 deliveries, but Leonardo’s AW139 has achieved this feat in just 15 years. The success of the seven-ton, twin-engine medium helicopter has put the Italian manufacturer on the map, transforming its revenues and paving the way for a family of derived products...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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