Air

Leonardo designs and builds a range of aircraft along with the sensors and electronic systems that sit under the skin of the world’s most advanced planes and helicopters, effectively acting as their brains, senses and nervous systems.
AW159: Baring its teeth

Multi-mission military helicopter capable of autonomous detection, identification and attack of land and naval targets
Meeting the UK's new Medium Helicopter requirement

Leonardo's AW149 multi-role helicopter is our latest-generation battlefield platform, reconfigurable for a wide range of demanding missions in the most severe operational environments.
Air Platform Protection

Keeping aircrews and their aircraft safe around the world.
AW101: Protecting the Fleet

Our AW101 is the most advanced, versatile and capable multi-role helicopter available today. Fully optimised for amphibious operations, the AW101 Merlin now forms part of UK Carrier Strike Group.
Sensing, Engaging and Protecting

Protecting pilots, alerting air crews to threats and providing unrivalled situational awareness.
The Eye of the Typhoon

Leonardo develops much of the combat aircraft's avionics and sensors.
Developing the future of combat air

Leonardo is working with UK MOD, BAE Systems, Rolls Royce and MBDA to develop the UK's next generation air combat system capable of operating in the 2035+ environment.
Bringing You Home Safe

As threats to military aircraft proliferated and accelerated over time, so has our expertise in developing countermeasures that protect fast jets, transport aircraft, helicopters and their crews around the globe.
Delivering Care by Air

Leonardo has the most modern portfolio of commercial helicopters, underpinned by the latest technology and highest safety standards.
Managing the UK's skies

Leonardo plays a major role in ensuring the safe, fast and efficient flow of air traffic across the UK.
Countering the threat of Uncrewed Air Systems

Our UK-produced ‘Falcon Shield’ system – which accurately detects, tracks, identifies, geo-locates and mitigates rogue drone threats – was deployed by the Royal Air Force following sighting of drones at Gatwick airport, to confirm the absence of drones and allow air operations to resume unhindered.