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Leonardo signs contract for helicopters which will be used offshore

Leonardo has 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. 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 and gas support, EMS/SAR, transport and aerial works.

The only new generation light intermediate twin engine helicopter in the market in nearly 40 years, there have been over 200 AW169 helicopter orders 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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