Emergency experts exchange experiences

Over 45 participants from 22 organisations attended the event in Melbourne, covering emergency medical services, search and rescue, and law enforcement operations, fleet management, support, and training and capability enhancement. All attendees shared a similar commitment to safety as the number one priority, continued efforts to make 24/7 life-saving missions succeed in the most demanding conditions, and the importance of an increasingly integrated.

approach by leveraging the combined expertise of OEM, system manufacturer, medical service providers, institutions, and operators. Navigation, mission technology, procedures, maintenance, and training were all part of the fruitful discussions aimed at continued enhancement to the benefit of the served communities.

The event happened as Leonardo, together with its in-country partners and operators, celebrated 80 registered AW139 helicopters in Australia and New Zealand.

With an average delivery rate of four units per year since its entry into the local market back in 2008, the AW139 has become the most successful intermediate twin-engine aircraft, particularly for rescue and energy support missions, ranking Australia among the largest AW139 market worldwide.

With continued growth in capabilities over years, including increased maximum take-off weight, core avionics software enhancements, hundreds of mission kits, and highly customised solutions, supported by a comprehensive and ever-growing localised support and training order, the AW139 has promptly responded to the evolving Australian market, strongly contributing to shape its modern EMS/SAR sector and delivering in multiple challenging conditions, aiding communities and people in distress during major emergencies.

Over the years, the AW139 has demonstrated maturity, lifecycle reliability and enduring capability. Based on extensive customer confidence, the valuable insights shared through events like the recent workshop and its ongoing capability expansion, Leonardo is committed to further strengthening its leadership in the reference segment going forward.