A major fleet investment has supported contract wins in Sweden and strengthened plans for expansion across emergency and offshore missions.

The first aircraft was launched in Östersund in January 2018, with introductions in Gällivare and Lycksele following shortly thereafter. The region of Uppsala switched to the AW169 in the autumn of 2019.

From single engine turboprops covering remote terrain to twin engine helicopters serving densely populated regions, mission profile and operational environment underpin acquisition choices.