Rotorcraft
Mitsui Bussan Orders Six More Leonardo AW139s
Latest Japan AW139 helicopter order brings in-country fleet to near 70.
Leonardo AW139
Leonardo AW139. (Photo: Leonardo)

Leonardo distributor Mitsui Bussan Aerospace (MBA) of Japan has ordered six more AW139 intermediate-twin helicopters. The deal will bring the number of AW139s in Japan to nearly 70. 

The agreement follows AW139 deliveries and orders in the country for end users such as the the Japan Coast Guard (21 AW139s) and the Japan National Police Agency (two). In addition, three AW139s will be delivered in 2024 to Ishikawa Prefecture Fire Fighting & Disaster Relief; Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport of Hokuriku; and Saitama Prefecture Fire Fighting and Disaster Relief. 

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