Abu Dhabi – Mubasher: Abu Dhabi Aviation Company, in collaboration with Leonardo, has concluded a contract for five helicopters including three intermediate AW139s and two light-intermediate AW 169s.

With this deal, Abu Dhabi Aviation is growing its fleet of new generation aircraft to meet the expected high demand in 2020 while supporting the oil and gas industry inside and outside the UAE.

The deal was announced during an official ceremony at the Dubai Air Show 2019, marking Abu Dhabi Aviation’s first order for the AW169, according to a press release on Tuesday.

It is worth noting that the Emirati firm has 16 intermediate AW139 helicopters already in service.

Leonardo is an Italian multinational company specialising in aerospace, defence, and security.