Romania’s Ministry of Internal Affairs has ordered two Leonardo C-27J Spartan tactical transport aircraft

Romania orders two new Spartan C-27J aircraft

Romania’s Ministry of Internal Affairs is strengthening its aerial emergency response capabilities with the acquisition of two Leonardo C-27J Spartan tactical transport aircraft under the SAFE (Security Action for Europe) programme. The investment is designed to enhance the country’s ability to respond to emergencies, complex crises, civil protection operations and humanitarian missions both domestically and […]

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Ribbon-cutting ceremony at Leonardo's new Elstree Aerodrome facility

Leonardo opens new UK helicopter hub

MRO & Production

Leonardo has opened a new helicopter maintenance and support facility at Elstree Aerodrome in Hertfordshire, marking a further expansion of its presence in the UK aerospace sector. The new site, Leonardo’s tenth operational location in the UK, represents a multi-million-pound investment focused on high-value engineering capability. It will provide manufacturer-approved maintenance, logistics and technical support

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Leonardo appoints Lorenzo Mariani as CEO

People

Leonardo has appointed Lorenzo Mariani as Chief Executive Officer and General Manager, effective from May 7, 2026. Mariani brings extensive leadership experience across the aerospace, defence and security sectors, with a strong international background and a track record of managing businesses across the full industrial lifecycle, from research and development through to production and commercialisation.

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£1bn Helicopter deal secures jobs and boosts UK sovereign capability

Military & Defense

Thousands of highly skilled British jobs have been secured under a major £1 billion helicopter agreement that will enhance the UK Armed Forces’ battlefield capability and establish Britain as Leonardo’s global hub for military helicopter production and export activity. The programme carries a potential export value of up to £15 billion over the next decade.

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Heli-one and Leonardo extend AW101 SAR support in Norway

Heli-One Extends AW101 SAR Support in Norway

Military & Defense

Heli-One, a global provider of helicopter MRO services, has announced that Leonardo has extended and expanded its support contract for the Norwegian All-Weather Search and Rescue Helicopter (NAWSARH) programme. Under the renewed agreement, Heli-One will continue to deliver MRO services alongside Leonardo through to 2030 for the Royal Norwegian Air Force’s fleet of AW101 SAR

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EDGE Group and Leonardo have reached a key milestone toward their joint venture in the UAE

EDGE and Leonardo move closer to Abu Dhabi defence joint venture

Military & Defense

Following the Memorandum of Understanding signed in June between EDGE Group and Leonardo, confirming their shared intention to establish a joint venture in Abu Dhabi, both organisations have now taken another clear step towards making the project a reality. They have completed a preliminary assessment covering technology-transfer activities, market potential and the key principles for

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Airbus, Leonardo and Thales unite to forge a new European space power

Other News

Airbus, Leonardo and Thales have signed a memorandum of understanding to merge their space activities into a single company. By joining forces, the three giants aim to bolster Europe’s strategic autonomy in space. This vital sector supports telecommunications, navigation, earth observation, science, exploration and national security. The new venture will also act as a trusted

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Leonardo will maintain the Royal Navy's fleet of Merlin helicopters

UK awards £165m contract extension to Leonardo for Merlin Helicopter maintenance

Military & Defense

The Italian defence company Leonardo has been awarded a £165 million (US$213 million) contract extension by the British government to continue maintaining the Royal Navy’s fleet of 54 Merlin helicopters, according to The Guardian. The deal underscores the UK’s commitment to increasing defence spending amid growing security concerns. Keir Starmer’s government has pledged to raise

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Airbus Helicopters’ revenues grew 16% to €3.7 billion in the first half of 2025 © A.Pecchi / Airbus Helicopters

Airbus Helicopters demonstrates manned-unmanned teaming system in EU-funded project

Aircraft & Engines

Airbus Helicopters, alongside its partners, has successfully completed a full-scale demonstration of a manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) system as part of the EU-funded MUSHER project. The demonstration, held between September 30 and October 9, took place across France and Italy and featured multiple manned helicopters and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) operating within a single MUM-T network.

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LCI delivers two new Leonardo AW139 helicopters to Babcock

Aircraft & Engines

LCI has delivered two new Leonardo AW139 helicopters to Babcock Australasia (Babcock) for emergency medical services (EMS) operations across the Torres Strait and the Northern Peninsula of Queensland, Australia. The helicopters, which arrived in Australia in late August to undergo modifications for their EMS role, have been placed in LCI’s joint venture with SMFL: SMFL

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Romania orders two new Spartan C-27J aircraft

Leonardo opens new UK helicopter hub

Leonardo appoints Lorenzo Mariani as CEO

£1bn Helicopter deal secures jobs and boosts UK sovereign capability

Heli-One Extends AW101 SAR Support in Norway

EDGE and Leonardo move closer to Abu Dhabi defence joint venture

Airbus, Leonardo and Thales unite to forge a new European space power

UK awards £165m contract extension to Leonardo for Merlin Helicopter maintenance

Airbus Helicopters demonstrates manned-unmanned teaming system in EU-funded project

LCI delivers two new Leonardo AW139 helicopters to Babcock

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