Rotorcraft
Leonardo Maintains Growth Trajectory in All Segments
Orders are up 5.1% compared to 2024
Leonardo booth Verticon 2026
Leonardo’s spacious Verticon exhibit highlights a collection of its civil helicopters and VxR simulator. © Mariano Rosales/AIN

The global rotorcraft market is growing and remains strong, according to Gian Piero Cutillo, managing director of Leonardo’s helicopter division. This is true in both the civil and military domains, he added, and the industry is expected to see steady 2% to 3% growth over the next 10 years.

In its release of preliminary results for 2025, Leonardo highlighted higher-than-expected revenue and EBITA growth, with 5.1% more new orders compared to 2024. Deliveries totaled 182 new helicopters, down from 191 in 2024, in part due to the finalization of the U.S. Navy TH-73A contract. Revenues climbed 11.1%, and new orders reached €6.2 billion (about $7.3 billion).

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