The company expects the three jets to enhance operations across its network by offering increased range, improved comfort and more flexible scheduling.

Aloula Aviation is one of the largest operators of Leonardo helicopters in the Middle East. It has been operating AW139s since 2008 and AW109s since 2006, mainly to perform offshore transport missions in Saudi Arabia.

Leonardo has appointed Mukamalah Aviation Company an authorised service centre, to deliver maintenance and repair services for its AW139 and AW109 Power helicopters and for third-party aircraft of the same type.