Toll Aviation acquires third AW139 helicopter from Rotortrade

Australian helicopter operator Toll Aviation has agreed to acquire a third Leonardo AW139 from Rotortrade, extending a fleet investment program supporting its specialist aviation operations.

The latest transaction follows an agreement announced in May 2026 for two AW139 helicopters, which were intended to support existing operational contracts in Australia, including search and rescue (SAR) and other public safety missions.

As with the previous aircraft, the third AW139 will undergo a four-year inspection and repainting at Rotortrade’s maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility in Tallard, France, before delivery to Australia.

Toll Aviation provides helicopter operations and training across emergency response, government, and defense sectors. Its activities include air medical transport, SAR, and specialist aviation support, making the AW139 an established platform within its wider operations.

The acquisition represents a further investment in the operator’s rotary-wing fleet, although the companies have not specified which contract or mission the additional helicopter will support.

Marcello Corrado Salati, Rotortrade’s Deputy Head of Region APAC and Regional Sales Director, said the latest transaction reflected the companies’ continuing relationship and Toll Aviation’s evolving operational requirements.

The AW139 is widely used for emergency medical services, SAR, and other specialist missions, with its twin-engine configuration and cabin capacity supporting a range of operational requirements.

Neither the delivery date nor the financial terms of the latest agreement have been disclosed.