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Keep abreast with the latest developments and news about Leonardo, a global high-tech aerospace company.
Leonardo’s AW609 tiltrotor completes ship trials with Italian Navy
The Leonardo AW609 tiltrotor has successfully completed ship trials conducted with the support of the Italian Navy. During…
Leonardo unveils AW249 attack helicopter at Eurosatory 2024
The Leonardo AW249 attack helicopter made its international debut at Eurosatory in Paris on June 18, 2024. Designated…
German Chancellor Scholz announces order for 20 additional Eurofighter Typhoons
On the opening day of ILA air show in Berlin, the German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has announced that…
Leonardo unveils new VIP configuration for AW09 helicopter at EBACE 2024
Leonardo has presented a life-size cabin mock-up of its upcoming AW09 single-engine helicopter at EBACE 2024. The mock-up…
DragonFire laser defense system performs UK’s first aerial target firing
The DragonFire laser directed energy weapon (LDEW) system, developed by the British Ministry of Defence (MoD) in collaboration…
Next-gen Typhoon fighter radar integrated into RAF aircraft ahead of test flights
The European Common Radar System or ECRS Mark 2 radar, set to equip the next generation of RAF…
Polish Navy inducts first Leonardo AW101 multirole helicopters
The Polish Navy officially took delivery of three Leonardo AW101 multi-role helicopters to join the Naval Aviation Brigade. …
Swedish and Italian air forces sign ten-year deal to train fighter pilots
Sweden and Italy have signed an agreement for the training of Swedish fighter pilots at the International Flight…
Boom unveils new structure suppliers for Overture supersonic airliner
Boom announced its latest partnerships in the development of the Overture supersonic airliner at the Paris Air Show…
Boeing begins production of MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters for US Air Force
Boeing announced that it will begin production on the first 13 MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters, after the company…
Norway NH90 contract break ‘legally groundless,’ Leonardo says
In its financial report for the first nine months of 2022, the Italian aerospace manufacturer Leonardo said that…
Nathalie Tarnaud Laude to take over at aircraft maker ATR, its first female CEO
Regional aircraft manufacturer ATR has named Nathalie Tarnaud Laude as its new chief executive from September 2022, its…
China acquires six AW189 search and rescue helicopters
The Ministry of Transport of China ordered six AgustaWestland AW189 helicopters from Leonardo, with an option for two…
Pilot dies after Leonardo jet trainer crashes in Italy
A pilot has died after an M-346 military jet trainer manufactured by Leonardo crashed during a test flight…
Qatar Air Force receives first Leonardo M-346 trainers
The Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF) recently received its first 3 Leonardo M-346 trainers. The first aircraft in…
Leonardo hack targets European stealth combat drone
An investigation into a data theft at the Italian defense group Leonardo showed that one of its employees…
Leonardo unveils next-generation C-27J Spartan transport aircraft
The Italian manufacturer Leonardo finalizes testing the new generation of C-27J Spartan multi-mission military transport aircraft. The latest…