The partnership will continue to provide AW139, AW169, and AW189 helicopters to Japan, with a commitment to procure 11 new Leonardo helicopters over the next three years.

Toho Air, headquartered in Tokyo with more than 60 years of experience, operates commuter helicopter services linking together the six major Izu islands. It is well versed in the AW139 and has added another unit.

The AW139 has proven extremely successful in Japan; those in service there have logged in excess of 110,000 flight hours, performing several utility operations, as well as supporting several prefectures and city authorities.