LCI has announced that it has placed two Leonardo AW139s with Babcock Australasia on a long-term lease. The two new-build aircraft valued at over US$40m are due for delivery in early 2024 and will be employed on HEMS operations.
LCI says this deal reinforces the importance of Australia for the company, where it already has 16 of its AW139s on lease operating in HEMS and Offshore Support roles.
Commenting on the announcement, Jaspal Jandu, CEO of LCI, said: “The latest Leonardo AW139 is an innovative and versatile next-generation helicopter, well proven across many mission types, including emergency medical services. The aircraft type has one of the largest installed fleets in the world, and LCI has invested significantly in the programme. Many of our AW139s are placed on lease within the Babcock Group, and so naturally, we are pleased with this incremental business with a long-standing partner.”
LCI’s fleet currently includes 80 Leonardo helicopters in operation in 22 countries across the globe. Many are deployed on mission-critical and socially responsible sectors such as EMS, Search and Rescue and offshore wind energy.
