Leonardo helicopters
5 Leonardo aircraft on charter in France, with 2 licensed operators. See every model, who flies it and get a price for your trip.
- Models
- 5
- Aircraft in France
- 5
- Operators in France
- 2
- Founded
- Not listed
Leonardo at a glance
Leonardo is an Italian aircraft maker, based in Cascina Costa di Samarate, owned by Leonardo. 5 of its aircraft fly on charter in France, across 1 model.
We track 5 Leonardo models on charter: helicopters. Across the 12 countries we serve, 432 fly on charter in 11 countries. Outside France, the most fly in the US (144), Brazil (89) and India (47).
Earlier names and brands. AgustaWestland: Name of the helicopter business until 2016. Agusta: Italian maker of the original A109 and A119.
Leonardo helicopters
1 model, most flown in France first.
Leonardo AW109 (A109 Power / Grand / GrandNew)
5 in France with 2 operators
Every Leonardo model on charter in France
Counts for France from the DGAC list of AOC holders (13 January 2026). The other columns use each country's own list, cited at the foot of the page.
| Model | Type | In France | Operators | Most flown elsewhere | Worldwide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leonardo AW109 (A109 Power / Grand / GrandNew) | Helicopter | 5 | 2 | US 49, UK 28 | 124 |
Where Leonardo aircraft fly on charter
432 Leonardo aircraft fly on charter in 11 of the 12 countries we serve. Below: France and the 3 countries where the most fly.
2 operators, 1 model. Most common: AW109 (5).
32 operators, 5 models. Most common: AW109 (49), AW139 (42) and AW119 Koala (32).
Leonardo in the US →10 operators, 5 models. Most common: AW139 (76), AW189 (7) and AW119 Koala (3).
Leonardo in Brazil →25 operators, 4 models. Most common: AW109 (24), AW169 (13) and AW139 (9).
Leonardo in India →Who flies Leonardo aircraft in France?
2 licensed charter operators on the DGAC list of AOC holders (13 January 2026) fly 5 Leonardo aircraft. Biggest fleets first.
| Operator | Base | Leonardo aircraft | Models | Whole fleet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAF Hélicoptères | France | 4 | 4 × Leonardo AW109 | 44 |
| Hélisécurité | Grimaud | 1 | 1 × Leonardo AW109 | 18 |
Altivo Jets is an independent broker, not affiliated with Leonardo or these operators. We ask them for availability and price on your dates and book with the operator named on your quote.
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Leonardo: questions, answered
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Ask a specialistHow many Leonardo aircraft are on charter in France?+
5, flown by 2 operators on the DGAC list of AOC holders (13 January 2026). The most common model is the Leonardo AW109 (5).
Which charter operators fly Leonardo aircraft in France?+
SAF Hélicoptères (4) and Hélisécurité (1).
Where else do Leonardo aircraft fly on charter?+
432 fly on charter across 11 countries we serve. Outside France, the most fly in the US (144), Brazil (89) and India (47).
What types of aircraft does Leonardo make?+
On the charter lists we track, Leonardo has 5 models: 1 helicopter.
Where is Leonardo from?+
Leonardo is an Italian aircraft maker, based in Cascina Costa di Samarate, owned by Leonardo.
Can I charter a Leonardo helicopter through Altivo?+
Yes. Tell us the route, dates and passengers. We ask the licensed operators flying Leonardo aircraft in France for availability and price, and book the one you choose with the operator named on your quote.
Where these figures come from
- Wikipedia: AgustaWestland
- Wikidata
- Leonardo website
- DGAC (France): aeroplane operators with a valid air operator certificate (13 January 2026)
- FAA: Part 135 operators and aircraft list
- ANAC (Brazil): authorised air taxi operators (open data of 12 November 2026), with the RAB aircraft register
- DGCA (India): non-scheduled operator permits
France: the DGAC list of AOC holders (13 January 2026). The US: the FAA Part 135 list (9 November 2026). Brazil: the ANAC list of air taxi operators (12 November 2026). India: the DGCA lists of non-scheduled and scheduled operators (31 October 2026). Worldwide totals add up the lists of all 12 countries we serve. Counts cover aircraft on charter operator certificates only, not privately owned aircraft.
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