LCI delivers first AW169 to Elitaliana

Lease Corporation International (LCI), the aviation leasing arm of the Libra Group, reported the delivery of the first Leonardo AW169 helicopter to Elitaliana SpA. The AW169 is the first of three such aircraft that will be leased from LCI to support Elitaliana’s emergency medical services (EMS) and search and rescue (SAR) operations in Italy. LCI is the launch customer for the AW169 and to date has taken delivery of five of this type, which are now being deployed on a variety of missions including EMS, offshore support and utility/training. The lessor has substantial orders and commitments for additional AW169s which are delivering through the coming years.