Italian Army welcomes first UH-169D helicopter

Italian Army takes delivery of first UH-169D LUH - RotorHub International

The Italian Army has taken delivery of its first UH-169D light utility helicopter (LUH) as part of it’s fleet modernisation plan which will see it phase out it’s existing fleet of A109s, AB206s, AB205s, AB212s, and AB412s in favour of a single platform solution in the form of the AW-169 based UH-169 family.  The aircraft is part of an order for 25 UH-169Ds which in addition to aircraft calls for Leonardo to supply support and training. The LUH w…

MM82181 CSX82168 AgustaWestland AW169 (skids) C/N 74005

Helicopter AgustaWestland AW169 (skids) Serial 74005 Register MM82181 CSX82168 used by Aviazione dell'Esercito AVES (Italian Army Aviation) ,Leonardo Italy. Built 2024. Aircraft history and location

During the 5th edition of the FAMEX fair at the Mexican Air Force's Santa Lucía Air Base, the commander of the Guatemalan Air Force, Brigadier General José Enrique Ruiz Morales, along with other officers of the force, carried out an evaluation of the Leonardo AW139 helicopter in view of the interest of the force to seek a replacement for the Bell UH-1H and 212 currently operating. For this evaluation, a copy of the civilian version was provided …

Italian Army Receives First UH-169D Light Utility Helicopter

The new Light Utility Helicopter will replace the aging AB206, AB205, AB212 and AB412 helicopters, performing roles such as utility transport, MEDEVAC and CASEVAC. As part of its ongoing modernization effort, the Italian Army has received the first UH-169D Light Utility Helicopter (LUH). The delivery comes five years after the service received the first AW169 […] The post Italian Army Receives First UH-169D Light Utility Helicopter appeared firs…

Italian Army Receives First UH-169D Light Utility Helicopter, Marking New Era in Rotary-Wing Capability

The Italian Army has officially taken delivery of its first UH-169D Light Utility Helicopter (LUH), marking a significant step forward in the modernization of the nation’s rotary-wing aviation fleet. The milestone was celebrated with a formal handover ceremony held at the 28th “Tucano” Squadron Group hangar in Viterbo, attended by military leadership, defense officials, and representatives of Leonardo Helicopters, the aircraft’s manufacturer.

Italian Army’s helicopter fleet modernization and rationalization plan sets new milestone with first UH-169D LUH delivery - EDR Magazine

Rome, 29/04/2025 – The Italian Army took a step forward in the framework of its comprehensive modernization plan with the delivery of the first UH-169D LUH (Light Utility Helicopter). The handover was carried out during an official ceremony held at the Italian Army Aviation’s Headquarters in Viterbo on 28 April in the presence of military and industry representatives and dignitaries. The first UH-169D is part of a total order for 25 units plus s…