Norway – Leonardo has announced two major initiatives at European Rotors 2025 to strengthen its service footprint in Norway, supporting a growing national fleet of AW139 and AW189 helicopters serving emergency medical, public service, security, long-range rescue, and energy-sector missions. With approximately 20 additional AW139s and AW189s scheduled for delivery and entry into service by 2027, Leonardo is expanding both simulation and logistics capability to meet rising operational demand.
- Leonardo will establish a new AW189 Level D Full Flight Simulator at Sola – Stavanger Airport, becoming the third such device in Europe alongside existing simulators in Sesto Calende and Aberdeen. The simulator, designed, manufactured, owned and operated by Leonardo, is expected to be operational by the end of 2027.
- The device will train pilots for a wide range of mission scenarios and environmental conditions, supporting Norwegian and regional operators engaged in SAR, offshore energy, and public-service operations.
- Leonardo is also enhancing in-country logistics by deploying technical personnel and expanding local spare-parts availability through a collaboration with Norwegian Aero Solution AS (NAS), established in 2024.
- A Leonardo-owned spare-parts stock will be positioned in Hønefoss by year end, reducing AOG response times, improving material availability, and supporting long-term logistical resilience for operators.
Source: Leonardo
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