Leonardo recently announced that SonAir has placed an order for two AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopters Airline Services, S.A. (SonAir) is owned by the Angolan national petroleum company Sonangol. The order contract will also include well-drafted and comprehensive customer support and training package as well as options for an additional two aircraft in the future. The AW139s will be used to carry out transport operations supporting the national Oil & Gas industry and replacing ageing helicopters, with deliveries expected in 1Q 2023.
The type features state-of-the-art avionics with advanced navigation and collision avoidance systems to enhance situational awareness and reduce pilots’ workload, unmatched speed, power margins and overall performance, the widest cabin in its category featuring high modularity for rapid reconfiguration, a unique 60+ min run-dry capable main gear box for enhanced reliability and safety and up to 1,000 certified kits.
Leonardo’s presence in the African Continent
- Two AW139s plus options, with support and training services, with deliveries expected in 1Q 2023
- Over the last eight years, Leonardo has been the only manufacturer to expand its presence in the African offshore market, almost doubling the number of its aircraft
- Over 1,250 AW139s on order in 80 countries by 290 customers across all mission sets