AgustaWestland (Leonardo Helicopters)

Leonardo Helicopters is part of a global company in aerospace, defence, and security. The parent company operates in 150 countries through subsidiaries, joint ventures, and investments. It delivers advanced interconnected technologies that ensure safety and continuity for people, systems, and infrastructure. The helicopters division designs, builds, and supports rotorcraft for civil and military operators in more than 130 countries around the world.

The helicopters division recorded €6.2 billion in orders during 2025. More than 4,500 Leonardo helicopters are currently in service today across over 130 countries. These aircraft perform both civil and military missions on every continent. The large installed base shows the scale of the company's rotorcraft operations.

The company signed a £1 billion agreement for the AW149 helicopter with the United Kingdom. This programme highlights Leonardo's defence helicopter work. The AW189 also serves civil and government customers in many nations. Both models are part of a family of helicopters built for different mission requirements.

Leonardo reported €16 billion in new orders and €10 billion in revenues for the first half of 2026. The company invests in research and development across several business areas. These include aeronautics, automation, cyber and security, electronics, helicopters, high performance computing, and space. This wide base helps the helicopter division draw on electronics and cyber security capabilities.

Leonardo maintains an industrial footprint worldwide to supply parts and services. The company works through an international network that spans 150 countries through subsidiaries and joint ventures. This structure helps customers receive support for their aircraft around the world.