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Milestone and Leonardo Sign Power-by-the-hour Agreement
By: Matt Thurber
Caption: Deal covers more than 100 helicopters owned by the leasing company
Word Count: 208
Milestone Aviation Group and Leonardo have signed a framework agreement that covers the leasing company’s fleet of more than 100 Leonardo helicopters. It includes a “streamlined power-by-the-hour transition solution” for the Milestone fleet, the companies said. The power-by-the-hour solution is designed to benefit Milestone customers flying Leonardo AW139s, AW169s, and/or AW189s.
“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 organizations,” said Francesco Bellardi, Leonardo's v-p customer support and services. “This agreement not only solidifies the foundation of mutual trust and cooperation but also lays the groundwork across Leonardo’s global operations.”
According to Milestone Aviation head of fleet and technical operations Kieran Hannan, “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 their aircraft to our customers across a diverse range of missions, including offshore operations, SAR, EMS, and the renewable energy sector.”