Leonardo helicopters
5 Leonardo models on charter lists in India, the US, the UK, France, Germany, Italy and the UAE. In France: 5 aircraft with 2 operators.
- Models
- 5
- Aircraft in France
- 5
- Operators in France
- 2
- Founded
- Not listed
Leonardo at a glance
Leonardo is an Italian aircraft maker, based in Cascina Costa di Samarate, owned by Leonardo. 5 of its aircraft fly on charter in France, across 1 model.
We track 5 Leonardo models on the charter lists of India, the US, the UK, France, Germany, Italy and the UAE: helicopters. India has 47 aircraft with 25 operators; the US has 140 aircraft with 31 operators; the UK has 44 aircraft with 15 operators; France has 5 aircraft with 2 operators; Germany has 0 aircraft with 0 operators; Italy has 8 aircraft with 2 operators; the UAE has 19 aircraft with 1 operator.
Earlier names and brands. AgustaWestland: Name of the helicopter business until 2016. Agusta: Italian maker of the original A109 and A119.
Leonardo helicopters
5 models, most flown in France first.
Leonardo AW109 (A109 Power / Grand / GrandNew)
5 in France with 2 operators
Leonardo AW139
None in France; 9 in India, 41 in the US, 8 in the UK, 1 in Italy, 17 in the UAE
Leonardo AW169
None in France; 13 in India, 15 in the US, 5 in the UK, 2 in the UAE
Leonardo AW119 Koala
None in France; 1 in India, 31 in the US, 3 in the UK
Every Leonardo model on charter in India, the US, the UK, France, Germany, Italy and the UAE
Aircraft counts from the DGCA non-scheduled operator list (31 August 2026), the FAA Part 135 list (2 September 2026), the CAA Air Operator Certificate list (5 October 2026), the DGAC Air Operator Certificate (CTA) list (13 January 2026), the LBA Air Operator Certificate list (15 September 2026), the ENAC Air Operator Certificate (COA) list (25 March 2026) and the GCAA Air Operator Certificate list (16 October 2026). Seats and build years are from Indian registrations.
| Model | Type | In France | In India | In the US | In the UK | In Germany | In Italy | In the UAE | Seats in India | Built (India) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leonardo AW109 (A109 Power / Grand / GrandNew) | Helicopter | 5 | 24 | 49 | 28 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 5 to 8 | 2006 to 2022 |
| Leonardo AW139 | Helicopter | 0 | 9 | 41 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 8 to 15 | 2013 to 2025 |
| Leonardo AW169 | Helicopter | 0 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 to 10 | 2017 to 2025 |
| Leonardo AW119 Koala | Helicopter | 0 | 1 | 31 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | Not listed |
| Leonardo AW189 | Helicopter | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not listed | Not listed |
Where Leonardo aircraft fly on charter
25 operators, 4 models. Most common: Leonardo AW109 (24), Leonardo AW169 (13) and Leonardo AW139 (9).
Leonardo in India →31 operators, 5 models. Most common: Leonardo AW109 (49), Leonardo AW139 (41) and Leonardo AW119 Koala (31).
Leonardo in the US →15 operators, 4 models. Most common: Leonardo AW109 (28), Leonardo AW139 (8) and Leonardo AW169 (5).
Leonardo in the UK →2 operators, 1 model. Most common: Leonardo AW109 (5).
No Leonardo aircraft on the LBA Air Operator Certificate list today.
Leonardo in Germany →2 operators, 2 models. Most common: Leonardo AW109 (7) and Leonardo AW139 (1).
Leonardo in Italy →1 operator, 2 models. Most common: Leonardo AW139 (17) and Leonardo AW169 (2).
Leonardo in the UAE →Who flies Leonardo aircraft in France?
2 licensed charter operators on the DGAC Air Operator Certificate (CTA) list (13 January 2026) fly 5 Leonardo aircraft. Biggest fleets first.
| Operator | Base | Leonardo aircraft | Models | Whole fleet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAF Hélicoptères | France | 4 | 4 × Leonardo AW109 | 44 |
| Hélisécurité | France | 1 | 1 × Leonardo AW109 | 18 |
Altivo Jets is an independent broker, not affiliated with Leonardo or these operators. We ask them for availability and price on your dates and book with the operator named on your quote.
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Leonardo: questions, answered
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Ask a specialistHow many Leonardo aircraft are on charter in France?+
5, flown by 2 operators on the DGAC Air Operator Certificate (CTA) list (13 January 2026). The most common model is the Leonardo AW109 (5).
Which charter operators fly Leonardo aircraft in France?+
SAF Hélicoptères (4) and Hélisécurité (1).
What types of aircraft does Leonardo make?+
On the charter lists we track, Leonardo has 5 models: 5 helicopters.
Where is Leonardo from?+
Leonardo is an Italian aircraft maker, based in Cascina Costa di Samarate, owned by Leonardo.
Can I charter a Leonardo helicopter through Altivo?+
Yes. Tell us the route, dates and passengers. We ask the licensed operators flying Leonardo aircraft in France for availability and price, and book the one you choose with the operator named on your quote.
Where these figures come from
- Wikipedia: AgustaWestland
- Wikidata
- Leonardo website
- DGCA (India): non-scheduled operator permits
- FAA: Part 135 operators and aircraft list
- UK CAA: Air Operator Certificate holders
- GCAA (UAE): air operator certificates, as named on the EASA and UK CAA third-country operator lists
Fleet lists: India 31 August 2026, US 2 September 2026, UK 5 October 2026, France 13 January 2026, Germany 15 September 2026, Italy 25 March 2026, UAE 16 October 2026. Counts cover aircraft on charter operator certificates only, not privately owned aircraft.
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