Weststar Aviation Services inks deal for five AW139 helicopter with Leonardo

Weststar Aviation Services has signed a firm order of five AW139 helicopters from Leonardo. The companies have also signed the AW609 tiltrotor aircraft partnership agreement. As part of this partnership, Leonardo will provide Weststar initial training and maintenance support, while both parties plan to conduct demonstration activities during the capability development phase. Weststar claims that the AW609 is a ground-breaking aircraft that combines the vertical take-off and landing capabilities of a helicopter with the speed and range of a fixed-wing aircraft. Its unique tiltrotor technology enables seamless transitions between vertical and forward flight, making it ideal for a wide range