Leonardo Opens 10th UK Location at Elstree Aerodrome

Leonardo inaugurated a new helicopter servicing hub at London Elstree Aerodrome (EGTR) in the UK, backing the project with approximately £15 million (about $20 million) in investment. The facility, which marks Leonardo’s 10th location in the UK, will deliver direct, manufacturer-backed logistics, maintenance, and technical support for the company’s civil helicopter fleet across the UK and Ireland.

Components and parts stocked at the facility carry an estimated initial value of more than £10 million. Currently, 10 employees staff the facility full-time, with that figure expected to reach approximately 25 during peak demand periods. The site can handle up to four helicopters at one time.

Leonardo operates more than 200 civil and public service helicopters across the UK and Ireland. Around 30 of those aircraft support community services, including emergency medical services.

“This brings us closer to our customers,” said Vittorio Della Bella, senior v-p of customer support and training services at Leonardo Helicopters. Clive Higgins, CEO of Leonardo UK, said the investment gives customers assurance that maintenance support will remain available across the full service life of their aircraft while creating career opportunities for the next generation of aerospace engineers.

Leonardo is also working with the University of Hertfordshire to provide industrial input to its engineering curriculum.