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The industry ledger

Every dated fact behind the news — acquisitions, contracts, certifications, first flights, appointments — one stream, cut any way you need: by theme, country, sector, program or date. A filtered view is a URL: bookmark it and it becomes your standing query.

The industry ledger is an Analytics feature

Ask questions the news pages can’t answer — every acquisition touching one country this year, every certification in a sector, every appointment on a program’s suppliers — each answer sourced, dated and linked. A worked example runs below.

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Worked example — Corporate events across the industry, last 6 months. Analytics subscribers set every filter.
All events · Leonardo AW169 · all time

24 facts on record · showing the newest 8 — narrow the query for the rest

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DateEventWhat happenedCompanyProgram
03/02/2026 MoU signed Adani Defence & Aerospace and Leonardo signed an MoU to establish an integrated helicopter manufacturing ecosystem in India covering AW169M and AW109 TrekkerM helicopters. Leonardo Helicopters Leonardo AW169Leonardo AW109
29/10/2025 Product launch Sabelt and Leonardo presented a prototype helicopter seat with integrated seatbelt for AW169, AW139, AW189 and AW09 platforms under a multi-decade supply agreement. SabeltLeonardo Helicopters Leonardo AW169Leonardo AW139Leonardo AW189
30/10/2023 Programme launch Leonardo launched a 5,100 kg IGW kit and an 11-seater IOGP-compliant configuration for the AW169 skid-equipped helicopter variant. Leonardo Helicopters Leonardo AW169
01/09/2021 Production milestone Leonardo's MAIR multi-aperture infrared threat warning system entered series production with an initial batch of dozens of units for Italian Army LUH helicopters. Leonardo Defence Electronics (Selex) Leonardo AW169
01/02/2017 Regulatory approval The FAA granted validation of the AgustaWestland AW169 light intermediate twin-engine helicopter's type certification for the United States market. Leonardo Helicopters Leonardo AW169
01/11/2016 Type certification Brazil's ANAC granted basic certification to the AgustaWestland AW169 light intermediate twin engine helicopter. Leonardo Helicopters Leonardo AW169
01/11/2016 Type certification EASA certified an increased maximum gross weight kit to 4,800 kg for the AgustaWestland AW169 helicopter, enabling up to 200 kg extra payload. Leonardo Helicopters Leonardo AW169
06/10/2015 Regulatory approval EASA granted AgustaWestland a Type 2 Letter of Approval as a Navigation Database Supplier for helicopter Flight Management Systems, the first rotorcraft manufacturer to receive this certification. Leonardo Helicopters Leonardo AW169Leonardo AW189