AgustaWestland (Now Leonardo) inherited the Westland Yeovil EH101 production line.
In 2007, the EH101 was formally re-branded as the AW101
Here we list manufacturer's news and construction numbers.
In 2007, the EH101 was formally re-branded as the AW101
Here we list manufacturer's news and construction numbers.
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Royal Navy Merlin Support Contract Extended
05-Apr-25 - Leonardo UK has been awarded a £165M contract extension to provide two years of continued support at Yeovil for 54 Royal Navy Merlin helicopters, including 30 HM Mk2 maritime patrol helicopters and 24 HC Mk4/Mk4A transport aircraft #Merlin
Poland Receives First AW101, Negotiating 22 More
15-Aug-23 - The first of 4 Leonardo AW101 maritime helicopters was delivered to domestic facility PZL-Swidnik for final tuning before entering service with the Polish Navy. Defence minister announced negotiations for 22 more #Poland
IMP Aerospace to Upgrade CH-149 at Halifax
28-Apr-23 - IMP Aerospace & Defence awarded subcontract by Leonardo to upgrade 13 RCAF CH-149 Cormorant helicopters at its facility in Halifax, Nova Scotia. #Cormorant
Last Merlin Mk4 Delivered to Royal Navy
12-Jan-23 - Leonardo Yeovil delivered the 25th and last Merlin Mk.4 to Royal Navy’s Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) as part of the Merlin Life Sustainment Programme (MLSP) which upgraded ex RAF HC.3/3A since 2014 #RoyalMarines| More News ... | |
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