Avincis Orders Up to 30 Airbus, Leonardo Helicopters

Utility aircraft operator Avincis has ordered up to 30 helicopters to support existing customers and long-term growth, including up to 15 from Airbus Helicopters and 15 from Leonardo. Plans call for deploying the new helicopters for search and rescue, helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS), and offshore energy support. Deliveries of these helicopters are expected from 2028 to 2031.

The order from Leonardo includes 10 AW169 light intermediate and five AW139 intermediate twins. Avincis plans to send three AW169s to Sweden for HEMS operations to fulfill a 10-year contract covering the Uppsala and Västra Götalandsregionen regions. One AW169 will be located in each region, and the third will serve as a shared backup helicopter.

Airbus Helicopters will provide up to 15 H145 medium-twin helicopters to Avincis, which plans to operate them in the Nordics, Italy, and Spain.

Avincis’ fleet includes 170 helicopters and 40 airplanes, with 60 Airbus and nearly 70 Leonardo helicopters.  

“This significant order represents the confidence we have in the potential of the emergency aerial services market and will support our pipeline of growth going forward,” said Avincis group CEO John Boag. “We have listened to our customers, and we believe this combination of Airbus and Leonardo aircraft will meet their future requirements. Our new contract with the regions of Uppsala and Västra Götalandsregionen demonstrates that our strategy is already working.”