Heli-Expo 2024: THC, Leonardo Make Huge Announcement

Besides bagging an order from Bristow Group, Leonardo has also struck multiple agreements with Saudi Arabia’s The Helicopter Company (THC). At the Heli-Expo 2024, THC signed a contract for 20 Leonardo AW139 helicopters. Also, the duo inked a multiyear framework agreement for more than 130 choppers of various types.Here are the specifics. The 20 AW139s, to be delivered between 2025 and 2026, will help strengthen THC’s emergency medical services and search and rescue operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). By the time the delivery is complete, KSA’s Public Investment Fund-backed THC will have almost 50 AW139s in its fleet.The Framework Agreement, on the other hand, comprises units of Leonardo’s AW109s, AW169s and AW189s. All will be used for various services. Details about the first batch will be specified before H1 2024 ends. As for the deliveries, they should be completed anywhere between five to seven years. Besides inking these deals with Leonardo, THC signed an agreement with Airbus during the Heli-Expo 2024.

Rachit Shad Trehan

March 1, 2024

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The multi-mission AW139 brings an unrivalled pedigree, as the best-selling twin-engine helicopter in its class with more than 1,000 units in service with customers worldwide. Boasting superior performance, advanced safety design features, and state-of-the-art avionics, the AW139 can carry up to 15 passengers in a spacious cabin, all with the best power reserve of any helicopter in its class. The AW139 is part of the AWFamily of advanced rotorcraft. This shared DNA enables customers to benefit from the common design philosophy, safety features and high-performance flight characteristics that are the hallmarks of the AW169, AW139 and AW189 family. L’AW139 vanta l’eccezionale primato dell’elicottero bimotore più venduto della sua categoria, con oltre 1.000 unità in servizio presso i nostri clienti in tutto il mondo. Potendo contare su prestazioni superiori, caratteristiche avanzate di sicurezza strutturale e avionica all’avanguardia, l’AW139 può trasportare fino a 15 passeggeri in una cabina spaziosa, il tutto con una riserva di potenza che non trova riscontro in nessun altro elicottero della sua categoria. L’AW139 fa parte della AWFamily. La tecnologia avanzata e il DNA condiviso di questi elicotteri, consente di offrire ai clienti tratti comuni nella filosofia progettuale, caratteristiche di sicurezza e volo ad alte prestazioni che costituiscono i tratti distintivi della serie AW139, AW169 e AW189.