Leonardo today announced new successes for its executive helicopters in Brazil which further strengthen the Company's leadership in the country and on the world market for this operational application.
The orders concern in particular three AW169s and a GrandNew for as many Brazilian VIP customers who further expand Leonardo's presence on the helicopter market of the South American country where up to now almost 200 machines of various types have been sold for various commercial, military and public uses. utility.
The light twin-engine helicopters of the GrandNew and AW109 series have a strong presence in Brazil. The combination of advanced technological and performance features, together with the high level of comfort and safety, make the GrandNew the ideal solution for VIP / corporate transport in Brazil and around the world. More than 360 units have been sold to date to more than 220 customers in almost 40 countries. Brazil also offers great opportunities for the newer AW169. Of the more than 160 helicopters of this type sold to date worldwide, almost 20 are destined for the Brazilian market. The new generation AW169 helicopter has proven to be able to fully meet the new needs of operators and presents many innovations also for safety. New technological solutions have been adopted for rotors, engines, avionics, transmission and fuel systems and this model is able to carry up to ten in its comfortable cabin.
passengers. Thanks to the upcoming deliveries of its new models and the growth of the presence in Brazil and in
South America, Leonardo confirms its leadership on the world market of VIP helicopters
Twin engine with a 50% quota.
Leonardo is among the top ten companies in the world in Aerospace, Defense and Security and the main Italian industrial company. Operating since January 2016 as a one company organized into seven business divisions (Helicopters; Aircraft; Aerostructures; Avionics and Space Systems; Electronics for Land and Naval Defense; Defense Systems; Security and Information Systems), Leonardo competes on the most important international markets leveraging on their areas of technological and product leadership. Listed on the Milan Stock Exchange (LDO), in 2016 Leonardo recorded consolidated revenues of € 12 billion and boasts a significant industrial presence in Italy, the United Kingdom, the USA and Poland.