Leonardo has announced that Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA) has signed a contract to procure six AW139. The aircraft are expected to be delivered in the 2024-2026 timeframe and will be used to perform offshore transport missions, further expanding ADA’s AW139 fleet primarily supporting the energy industry. These latest aircraft will also allow ADA to achieve compliance with the latest OGP guidelines.
Gian Piero Cutillo, MD of Leonardo Helicopters, said: “This contract further strengthens the partnership between Leonardo and ADA, which has constantly grown over the years both in terms of latest generation platform supply and advanced customer support services. It further confirms the AW139’s presence in the Middle East and in the world’s energy industry market as the benchmark helicopter in its category.”
“Fleet strategy is very important to ADA as we plan for the future. This purchase of additional AW139s will ensure ADA has a state-of-the-art capable aircraft to support our continued growth in the industry”, added Abu Dhabi Aviation.
Leonardo and ADA have been collaborating for over 15 years, with the operator acquiring a total of 33 aircraft to date, most of which are AW139s.
