Universal Vulkaan orders Leonardo AW169s for Indian market

India's Universal Vulkaan Aviation has signed a contract for two Leonardo AW169 twin-engine helicopters in VIP configuration for €25 million ($28 million).

Harinder Commar (left) and Aylin Yildiz (central) of Universal Vulkaan Aviation with Leonardo Helicopters' Christian Gras. Credit: Leonardo Helicopters

Leonardo plans to deliver the first in September and the second in mid-2026.

“We see the potential of the Indian market and are fully committed to seeing the success of these helicopters,” said Aylin Yildiz, director of Universal Vulkaan. The company is Leonardo’s authorised distributor for civil helicopters in India.

Last year, the company ordered five AW09s because “we see a strong interest in the next-generation, single-engine helicopters,” she added.

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