Following years of financial planning and supporters' generosity, including contributions from gifts in wills, the new aircraft is currently in the final stages of testing and medical fit-out. It is set to be ready by late summer.

The AW109 Trekker maintains the AW109’s large cabin and exceptional performance while offering greater payload at a competitive cost, thus proving perfectly suited to meet the stringent requirements of operators.

This year marks the impressive 30th anniversary of Sloane Helicopters acting as a distributor of Leonardo products in the region. Under this collaboration, more than 100 Leonardos have been delivered to customers.