Leonardo and PHI Group have signed a framework agreement for 12 AW189 Helicopters to serve the global energy market, starting in 2025.
The deal is composed of firm orders as well as purchase options and include an extensive support partnership featuring a service centre agreement, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) agreement, and training solutions for the AW139 and AW189 models.
“Not only are we investing in state-of-the-art aircraft like the AW189, which underscores our commitment to delivering innovative solutions and ensures we are well-equipped to provide unparalleled service to our global customers,"" said PHI Group CEO Scott McCarty, ""but we are also fortifying our repair and overhaul capabilities as we continue to focus on the growth of our world-class MRO facility in Lafayette, Louisiana.""
Stefano Villanti, SVP marketing & sales at Leonardo Helicopters said: ""We’re extremely pleased to further strengthen our collaboration with PHI, now also with the AW189 super-medium and more and more based on integrated capabilities including both advanced platforms and comprehensive support services.
""This provides further evidence of our commitment to delivering customised solutions by which we can support PHI to meet its long range operational requirement ensuring its fleet can be efficiently sustained by the level of service and proximity they deserve.""
