Milestone Aviation has signed a framework agreement with Leonardo to support its fleet of over 100 helicopters, including AW169, AW139 and AW189 types. The two companies have worked together to develop a streamlined power-by-the-hour (PBH) transition solution to support Milestone customers.

Kieran Hannan, head of fleet and technical operations at Milestone, said: “Milestone and Leonardo have worked closely together for almost 15 years, and we are proud to count more than 100 AW169, AW139 and AW189 aircraft in our fleet. This agreement underscores our ongoing commitment to collaborating with Leonardo to deliver its aircraft to our customers across a diverse range of missions, including offshore operations, SAR, EMS and the renewable energy sector.”

Francesco Bellardi, VP customer support and services at Leonardo, added: “This agreement serves as a renewed affirmation of the enduring and robust relationship between Leonardo and Milestone, a strategic partnership that has consistently yielded successful outcomes over the years and reflects the culmination of several months of close and productive collaboration between both organisations. This agreement not only solidifies the foundation of mutual trust and cooperation but also lays the groundwork across Leonardo's global operations.”