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Leonardo expands Sesto Calende facility

Leonardo opened a new building at its Sesto Calende facility dedicated to the development and manufacture of helicopter flight simulators. The investment builds on the training technologies and services available at the site since 2006, when the “A. Marchetti” Training Academy opened as Leonardo’s first helicopter training academy. It further establishes Sesto Calende as a The post Leonardo expands Sesto Calende facility appeared first on HeliHub.com .

Oct 6, 2026 · byHeliHub

Airbus investigating coatings flaw, 500 planes affected

Airbus and Italy's Leonardo are investigating a glitch at a privately held coatings firm that triggered a quality alert affecting 500 of the planemaker's best-selling A321neo jets.

OCCAR awards $4.2B DDX destroyer contract to Fincantieri, Leonardo joint venture

“The DDX programme is set to redefine the Italian Navy’s capability profile in the field of air and missile defence” said the two Italian manufacturers in a joint statement.

Sep 24, 2026 · byBreaking Defense

ATR names Leonardo executive as CEO, ending tenure of its first female chief

Vittorio Lorenzo Della Bella will replace Nathalie Tarnaud Laude in November under the leadership arrangement between Airbus and Leonardo

Sep 24, 2026 · byAir Data News

Leonardo, Fincantieri JV wins €3.7 billion deal for two Italian Navy warships

ATR names Leonardo executive Della Bella as new CEO

ATR has appointed Leonardo Helicopters U.S. President Vittorio Lorenzo Della Bella as its new Chief Executive, effective November 1, succeeding Nathalie Tarnaud Laude, the regional aircraft maker said. Della Bella previously served as Senior Vice President for customer support, services and training at Leonardo Helicopters, where he led a global organisation of about 2,500 employees […] The post ATR names Leonardo executive Della Bella as new CEO appeared first on AviTrader Aviation News .

Sep 24, 2026 · byAviTrader

ATR appoints Leonardo executive Vittorio Lorenzo Della Bella as new CEO

Turboprop maker ATR announced on September 24, 2026, that its board of directors has appointed Vittorio Lorenzo Della… The post ATR appoints Leonardo executive Vittorio Lorenzo Della Bella as new CEO appeared first on AeroTime .

Sep 24, 2026 · byAeroTime

Leonardo: Designed around the mission

Leonardo’s Global Approach to Helicopter Emergency Medical Services The post Leonardo: Designed around the mission appeared first on Vertical Mag .

Sep 23, 2026 · byVertical Mag

Leonardo group wins baggage handling deal in Saudi Arabia

Leonardo, MAFA and BELTCON have been awarded the baggage handling system automation package contract for the new Terminal 2 expansion of Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah, Kingdom […]

Sep 21, 2026 · byAsian Aviation

A constipated baby and a kid that looks like Boris Johnson: why would anyone bother stealing a Renoir?

The chocolate boxiest of all the impressionists has long had his haters – even Manet thought he was rubbish. Little surprise then that the thieves ditched two works on the way out Stealing from the Louvre you can understand. I mean, who wouldn’t want a Géricault or Leonardo to hang in the downstairs loo? Same for the Musée d’Orsay too, even the Pompidou – they’re French museums absolutely rammed full of stunning art, all just begging to be audaciously heisted. But the Renoir Museum? It’s hard to see why anyone would bother. As French art fans reel at the news that two Renoir paintings were stolen from the Cagnes-sur-Mer museum that bears his name this week, the rest of the art world has been saying really? Him? Renoir? He’s … awful. It’s like doing a heist of flares in the era of skinny jeans. Continue reading...

Sep 8, 2026 · byThe Guardian

Stefano Villanti named Managing Director of Leonardo Helicopters

Stefano Villanti has been appointed Managing Director of Leonardo Helicopters, effective September 1. Villanti brings extensive experience in Leonardo’s rotorcraft business, having held senior leadership positions within Leonardo Helicopters for the past ten years, including responsibility for Sales, Marketing and Contracts over the last three years. As Managing Director, Villanti will ensure that Leonardo Helicopters […] The post Stefano Villanti named Managing Director of Leonardo Helicopters appeared first on AviTrader Aviation News .

Sep 8, 2026 · byAviTrader

Leonardo appoints MD

Stefano Villanti is appointed Managing Director of Leonardo Helicopters. Stefano Villanti brings extensive experience in Leonardo’s rotorcraft business, having held senior leadership positions within Leonardo Helicopters for the past ten years, including leading Sales, Marketing and Contracts for over the last three years. As Managing Director, Stefano Villanti will ensure that Leonardo Helicopters remains firmly The post Leonardo appoints MD appeared first on HeliHub.com .

Sep 2, 2026 · byHeliHub

Leonardo appoints new managing director for helicopters division

Leonardo Helicopters, the rotorcraft division of the Italian aerospace and defense giant, has appointed Stefano Villanti as its… The post Leonardo appoints new managing director for helicopters division appeared first on AeroTime .

Sep 1, 2026 · byAeroTime

LifeFlight of Maine adds fourth AW109SP to complete fleet standardization

LifeFlight of Maine is excited to share that it has added another state-of-the-art medevac helicopter to its fleet. The aircraft is an Agusta 109 SP twin-engine helicopter, manufactured by Leonardo. LifeFlight acquired this helicopter, referred to as “Yankee Mike” for the last two characters in its tail number, N901YM, late last year and had the interior completely rebuilt to meet the specifications of its sophisticated air medical transport program. Yankee Mike was The post LifeFlight of Maine adds fourth AW109SP to complete fleet standardization appeared first on HeliHub.com .

Aug 10, 2026 · byHeliHub

Arriel 2K receives EASA certification

The Arriel 2K engine that powers Leonardo’s AW09 helicopter, has received its type certificate from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). This marks an important milestone towards the entry into service of the AW09, Leonardo’s new single-engine helicopter. The Arriel 2K underwent its first bench tests in 2022 and made its maiden flight on The post Arriel 2K receives EASA certification appeared first on HeliHub.com .

Aug 4, 2026 · byHeliHub

Leonardo Signals Potential Fast-Track Deployment for Sixth-Generation Global Combat Air Programme Fighter Jet

AviationNews – Defence prime Leonardo revealed that partner nations are evaluating options to accelerate the operational deployment of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) sixth-generation...

Aug 4, 2026 · byAviation News EU

Leonardo boosts 2026 outlook as order growth enhances position

Leonardo has raised its full-year 2026 (FY26) financial guidance after reporting a sharp rise in new orders during the first half of the year.

Jul 31, 2026 · byAir Force Technology

Leonardo’s Future Plans and Prospects for Merlin and Wildcat

Just weeks after the shock news that the Wildcat AH1 would be withdrawn from service, Leonardo spoke at Farnborough International Airshow about its belief in the future of both the Wildcat and Merlin platforms.  Still ‘digesting’ the Defence Investment Plan (DIP) released on Jun. 30, 2026, Leonardo Helicopters UK Managing Director Nigel Colman says the […]

Jul 27, 2026 · byThe Aviationist

Leonardo Proteus Development Contract Extended

Leonardo confirmed at Farnborough International Airshow that funding for the Proteus uncrewed helicopter demonstrator had been renewed to carry over through to mid 2027. Speaking to the press during a briefing at Farnborough International Airshow 2026, Leonardo Helicopters UK Managing Director Nigel Colman confirmed that the Proteus helicopter program is continuing following questions over a […]

Jul 24, 2026 · byThe Aviationist

Indonesia orders Leonardo light fighters, eyes naval helicopters

The Indonesian Air Force is slated to get Leonardo M-346F light fighters, further diversifying an eclectic aircraft fleet.

Jul 24, 2026 · byDefense News

Lockheed Martin, Leonardo to explore C-130J MRO centre in Italy

Lockheed Martin and Leonardo have agreed to consider expanding MRO services for the C-130J Super Hercules across the MENA region.

Jul 23, 2026 · byAir Force Technology

Leonardo Secures Indonesian M-346F Deal, Advances AW149 Talks and Eyes Ukrainian Drone Cooperation

Leonardo will provide Indonesia with 12 M-346F Block 20 light fighter aircraft and negotiate a contract for AW149 helicopter, while looking at a potential cooperation with the Ukrainian drone industry. Leonardo and PT ESystem Solutions announced on July 21, 2026, two new aircraft procurements for the Indonesian Ministry of Defense (MoD). These will see two […]

Jul 21, 2026 · byThe Aviationist

Boeing Announces Leonardo as New MQ-28 Ghost Bat Partner

Boeing has delivered a briefing update on its MQ-28 Ghost Bat collaborative combat aircraft (CCA), currently on display at Farnborough International Airshow, confirming the addition of Leonardo as an official European partner. Glen Ferguson, MQ-28 Program Global Director, announced on Jul. 21, 2026 at Farnborough International Airshow that Leonardo, Eton, and Hensoldt have joined as […]

Jul 21, 2026 · byThe Aviationist

Leonardo and Baykar Share Details of K-SWARM Test with M-346F and Kizilelma UCAV

Following the recent tests, Leonardo and Baykar shared more details about the Crewed/UnCrewed Teaming (CUC-T) that saw the M-346F light fighter aircraft take control of the Kizilema UCAV. In a briefing at this year’s edition of the Farnborough International Airshow, Leonardo and Baykar shared additional details about the recent tests as part of the K-SWARM […]

Jul 20, 2026 · byThe Aviationist