Apr 29, 2025 · Italian Army received the first of 25 UH-169D helicopters ( Leonardo AW169M fitted with skids ) to replace the A109, AB206, AB205, AB212, and AB412 models. It follows the delivery of two UH-169B (standard version) for basic training in 2020
Dec 21, 2022 · Austrian Air Force takes delivery of first of 18 Leonardo AW169M LUH helicopter to replace Alouette III fleet. Italy and Austria sign G2G Agreement amendment to exercise options for additional aircraft
Nov 10, 2022 · Leonardo AW169 helicopter received EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) certification for skid undercarriage and Phase 8 core avionics software with HTAWS (Helicopter terrain Awareness Warning System) Offshore Modes for unique IFR, single pilot, A
May 11, 2022 · The AW169 helicopter prototype flew for the first time on May 10, 2012. Certified in 2015, +300 are on order today, with 140 already delivered from Vergiate, Italy to operators in 25 countries
Jan 14, 2022 · A €346M contract for 18 Leonardo AW169M helicopters ( 6 trainers + 12 LUH ) as Austrian Air Force Alouette III replacements was signed in the framework of the Italy-Austria G2G Agreement. Deliveries between 2022-2026
