Story ID: 355
Leonardo Helicopters Shine in Offshore Environment
By: Matt Thurber
Caption: Company's market share in energy services continues to grow
Word Count: 171
Leonardo helicopters have gained significant market share in the offshore services market, not only for oil and gas exploration but also renewable energy exploitation. This has driven demand for “modern, capable, and safe rotorcraft technologies,” according to the company.
Energy support operations are expected to continue growing during the next five years, with key drivers being wind farm support, harbor pilot shuttle flights, and dedicated search-and-rescue assistance. In offshore service, nearly 500 Leonardo helicopters are flying, achieving the largest market share in terms of deliveries from 2014 through 2024—60% on average in the past five years. Meanwhile, the global Leonardo fleet has flown nearly 3 million flight hours.
Of the global fleet of Leonardo helicopters, 14% are operated in the offshore energy market but they log nearly one-third of the total annual flight hours. Compared to 2019, Leonardo helicopter numbers have grown 16 percent and flight hours rose 25%.
In addition to the best-selling AW139, the AW189 is “the most successful super-medium type today,” according to the company.
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