The helicopter service organization located in France and Switzerland joins the initiative as established European distributors of Leonardo rotorcraft are in discussions to incorporate the AW09.
The cumulative count of Preliminary Sales Agreements finalized in Latin America, Africa, Asia, and Europe is projected to hit 80 units by the end of the year.
Madrid, 28/11/2023 – The roster of global partners for the AW09 next-gen single-engine helicopter in the international marketplace continues to expand with the announcement at European Rotors (Madrid, 28-30 November) of the incorporation of Léman Aviation, which has secured Preliminary Sales Contracts for ten units.
Léman Aviation provides customized solutions for clients seeking personal and professional oversight of their private helicopter requirements: acquisitions and sales, co-ownership plans, helicopter operations and charter management, maintenance, and training. Based in Switzerland and France with a notable presence in Monaco and the French Riviera, Léman Aviation offers top-tier helicopter services adhering to the industry’s highest standards.
Léman Aviation aligns with the consensus surrounding the AW09 initiative and market potential as established European dealers of Leonardo helicopters are exploring the expansion of their collaboration and distributorship roles to encompass the AW09 within the continent. With this recent achievement, the AW09’s global market success extends into Europe, following partnerships and distribution agreements established in North and Latin America, Africa, and Asia during 2023, some leading to end-user orders. The overall number of Preliminary Sales Contracts is anticipated to total 80 units across the globe by year-end.
“The AW09 continues to elicit an extremely positive reaction from all regions worldwide as the program development advances,” remarked Gian Piero Cutillo, Managing Director of Leonardo Helicopters. “Rotorcraft firms highly appreciate the AW09 due to its exceptional qualities and multirole functionalities, which signify a notable advancement compared to existing offerings in this segment. The additional preliminary sales contracts now signed in Europe serve as clear evidence of this.”
“We are excited to collaborate with Leonardo on the AW09 initiative. This milestone empowers Léman Aviation to enhance its helicopter service portfolio, spanning charter flights, fractional ownership, asset management, and aircraft transactions,” stated Vincent Pollet and Nicolas Miras, co-founders of Léman Aviation. “The introduction of the AW09 initiative in France is met with tremendous market interest, and we eagerly anticipate addressing it with this cutting-edge single-engine helicopter.”
The AW09 seamlessly integrates into Leonardo’s product suite in the Long Light Single-segment, presenting a completely innovative aircraft design to maintain long-term competitive leverage in this weight class. A full-scale mock-up of the final configuration is showcased at the Leonardo booth at European Rotors, drawing significant attention from the rotorcraft community due to its remarkable attributes in cabin space and ergonomics, external footprint, and state-of-the-art avionics and technology.
