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Leonardo AW139 | Airframer | Leonardo Helicopters

07/08/2024News:
In 2024, the U.S. Air Force awarded an additional seven MH-139As to Boeing. With six Research, Development, Test and Evaluation aircraft already delivered, Boeing currently has 26 aircraft on contract.

Boeing delivers first MH-139A production aircraft to USAF

Leonardo produces the baseline helicopter at its plant in northeast Philadelphia, while Boeing is responsible for military equipment procurement and installation and post-delivery support of the aircraft.

22/11/2023News:
Boeing delivered the final Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter to the U.S. Air Force. Boeing will now begin delivering the first production aircraft in 2024.

Boeing shifts towards production of MH-139A Grey Wolf

Delivering all of the RDT&E aircraft to the Air Force enables them to continue critical operational testing and allows Boeing to focus on building the first production aircraft.

15/03/2023News:
Production is under way with a handshake.

US Air Force gives go-ahead for MH-139A production

The initiation of low-rate production will yield the first operational aircraft set to replace the U.S. Air Force's current fleet of UH-1N “Huey” helicopters, with first delivery slated for 2024.

25/08/2022Press Release:
Leonardo and Boeing deliver first four MH-139A helicopters to U.S. Air Force
27/12/2017Press Release:
AW139 global helicopter fleet sets outstanding milestone of two million flight hours

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