60-Strong Fleet Has Logged Over 31,000 Hours to Date
Leonardo delivered the 60th and final NH90 TTH (NATO designation UH-90A) to the Italian Army on 25 November, the company announced on 2 December.
An early adopter of the NH90 and one of the type’s largest operators, the Italian Army has logged 31,096 flight hours with the fleet in domestic and international operations to date, handling demanding conditions and displaying impressive availability and mission effectiveness. Its versatile configuration enables a range of missions, such as tactical troop transport, logistics support, special operations, cargo resupply and hoist operations, MEDEVAC and light tactical vehicle transport. The aircraft has also supported disaster relief and emergency response operations in recent years. Collaboration between the Army and Leonardo has further evolved, with the capability to deliver NH90 crew training to other operators.
“This result is testament to the long-established effective partnership between industry and the operator to deliver the required capabilities and to support its use, thus maximising the advantages of its outstanding performance and technologies. We’re committed to staying closer and closer to the Italian Army to ensure its UH-90A fleet accomplishes its missions at its best in any condition now and into the future,” commented Carlo Gualdaroni, Leonardo Helicopters’ Chief Business Officer.
