Leonardo-Finmeccanica Archivi - Aviation Report

Leonardo and General Atomics are working together to bring the BriteCloud expendable active decoy to operators of the MQ-9 remotely-piloted aircraft system

23 February 2021

Leonardo and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) are working together to bring the world-class protection offered by Leonardo’s BriteCloud...

Italian Leonardo Seaspray AESA maritime radar to be integrated on GA-ASI MQ-9B SeaGuardian

19 January 2021

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is working with Leonardo to integrate the Leonardo Seaspray 7500E V2 radar into the...

Leonardo and the Italian Air Force start building the most advanced flight training centre in Decimomannu

16 December 2020

A groundbreaking ceremony for the new International Flight Training School was celebrated today at the Italian Air Force’s base in...

The successful Leonardo C-27J Spartan sheds its skin with Next Generation update to reach new performance heights

11 November 2020

Leonardo has begun the final testing of the C-27J Next Generation which features new equipment, a new avionics system and advanced aerodynamic...

Italian Air Force takes delivery of its final and most advanced Eurofighter Typhoon, core of the Italian and European defence system

23 October 2020

Taking off from Leonardo’s plant in Caselle (Turin), the final and most advanced Eurofighter Typhoon of the Italian Air Force...

[Video] Leonardo demonstrates helicopter-UAV teaming in the UK with its AW159 Wildcat

20 October 2020

On 17th September, Leonardo successfully demonstrated unique integrated capabilities between a manned aircraft and an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). This...

First NH-90 helicopter for SAR missions delivered to Spanish Air Force

14 October 2020

NHIndustries and its Partner Companies (Airbus Helicopters, Leonardo and Fokker) have delivered the first NH90 to the Spanish Air Force...

Leonardo Electronic Warfare capability at the heart of Royal Air Force swarming drones capability demonstration

7 October 2020

Leonardo, working in partnership with the Royal Air Force’s Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO), have together successfully conducted a live trial...

Leonardo delivers its first AW169 basic training helicopter to the Italian Army Aviation

10 July 2020

Leonardo announced today the delivery of the first of two AW169 basic training twin engine helicopters to the Italian Army...

M-345 italian Leonardo’s new training aircraft certified and ready for the global market

8 May 2020

Leonardo is pleased to announce that the DAAA (Directorate for Air Armaments and Airworthiness), the Italian Ministry of Defence’s Certification...

The new USAF helicopter MH-139 Grey Wolf begins testing

25 February 2020

The Air Force’s newest helicopter, the MH-139A Grey Wolf, completed its first combined test flight on Feb. 11. With a...

Gulf Helicopters launch customer for italian helicopter Leonardo AW-189K

29 January 2020

Leonardo is strengthening its leading position in the super medium helicopter market by announcing the launch customer for the all new AW189K variant. Gulf...

Italian Leonardo’s Falco Xplorer drone aicraft completes first flight

17 January 2020

Leonardo has announced the maiden flight of its new Falco Xplorer drone aircraft. Falco Xplorer S/N0001 took off from Trapani...

US Navy chooses Leonardo’s italian TH-73 as the new training helicopter

14 January 2020

Leonardo, through AgustaWestland Philadelphia Corp., has been awarded a firm-fixed-price contract valued at USD 176,472,608 for the production and delivery...

Leonardo unveils new radar sensing technology for Tempest future combat air system

19 December 2019

Leonardo UK has demonstrated the performance of a new radar receiver/warner technology as part of its on-going development work for Tempest,...

Leonardo displays the AW149 helicopter at the DSEI 2019 exhibition in London

10 September 2019

At the DSEI 2019 exhibition, Leonardo displays its latest-generation medium-lift AW149 helicopter. The modern, reliable and cost-effective aircraft is rapidly...

Leonardo TH-119 helicopter obtains FAA IFR certification

19 July 2019

Leonardo announced that its TH-119 helicopter received IFR supplemental type certification by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The TH-119 is the...