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First AgustaWestland UH-169B delivered to Italian Army

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Leonardo delivered on friday the first of two UH-169B  (Italian military designation of the AW169) basic training twin engine helicopters to the Italian Army during an official ceremony held at the 2nd Rgt. AVES ‘Sirio’ based in Lamezia Terme in the presence of representatives from the operator and industry. The second aircraft is expected to be handed over in the next few months.

The helicopter registration is MM81977/E.I.108 (c/n 69115).

The introduction of the new generation training helicopter (designated UH-169B) allows the Italian Army to prepare its crews for the future operational transition to its all-new advanced multirole Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) programme developed on the AW169 dual-use baseline and aimed at longer term fleet modernisation and rationalization plan. The two AW169 trainers, which will enable the Italian Army to familiarise with the platform’s basic characteristics during the development of the new LUH, are being supplied with a comprehensive “turnkey” logistical support and a pilot/maintenance technician training package.

The second UH-169A is expected to be handed over in the next few months

Leonardo consegna il primo elicottero AW169 all'Esercito Italiano ...
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