Aeropar purchases pair of AW109 Trekkers from Leonardo Private company Aeropar, of Paraguay, has procured two AW109 Trekker light twin helicopters to perform utility transport missions starting in 2028, marking the entrance of Leonardo helicopters into the country’s rotorcraft market. An announcement was made on March 16 at the International Airport of Asunción, in the presence of representatives from institutions and industry. Aeropar delivers aviation transport services in Paraguay and Brazil, with its’ main bases located in Paraguay at International Airport Ciudad del Este and Silvio Pettirossi International Airport Asunción. It operates a mix of 15 aircraft delivering technical support, maintenance and training services. The company is playing an important role in the set-up of a new aviation ecosystem in Paraguay, supporting the need for a modern transportation network. This is in line with a national economy growth requirement for fast mobility services as a further key level of development. With its top category maximum speed, large cabin, advanced flight and navigation technology, and skids which operate on any terrain, the AW109 Trekker is a valuable asset and the perfect fit for this new requirement. The deal with Aeropar further expands the already solid presence of Leonardo in the Latin America’s helicopter market. This includes over 400 aircraft covering both commercial and military sectors across a wide spectrum of tasks such as VIP/corporate transport, offshore transport supporting the energy industry, law enforcement, rescue, firefighting, utility and naval roles. With nearly 1700 aircraft sold across the globe for the widest spectrum of applications to date, the AW109 series has established itself as one of the most successful light twin in decades, and has proven extremely successful in Central and South America.
