Rotortrade sells third AW139 helicopter to Australia’s Toll Aviation

Inside the office of a Leonardo AW139.

Helicopter services business Rotortrade has sold a third Leonardo AW139 helicopter to Australian operator Toll Aviation. The third AW139 will undergo its four-year inspection and painting at Rotortrade’s MRO facility in Tallard, France, before delivery to Australia.

The third AW139 will undergo its four-year inspection and painting at Rotortrade’s MRO facility in Tallard, France, before Rotortrade delivers the aircraft to its new base in Australia.

Rotortrade’s Marcello Corrado Salati, deputy head of region APAC and regional sales director said the latest sale represents another important milestone in the relationship with Toll Aviation. “What began with the supply of two aircraft has developed into a strong and trusted partnership, built on a clear understanding of Toll’s operational requirements and a shared focus on delivering practical solutions,” he added.

The latest sale follows two earlier ones, revealed in May 2026, to supply two AW139s to Toll Aviation, part of Toll Group. The business provides specialised aviation operations and training services across emergency response, government and defence sectors in Australia.

Meanwhile, in July, Philippe Lubrano, CEO, Rotortrade said: “Everybody wants more choppers.” Speaking in the company’s latest video message – 2026 Mid-Year Helicopter Market Review – Lubrano added: “I don’t see any slowdown in this industry for the next three to five years. After several years favouring buyers, the global helicopter market has shifted firmly into a sellers’ market.”