“The quick succession of contracts demonstrates that the U.S. Air Force is all in on bringing the MH-139A capability to the warfighter as quickly as possible,” said Azeem Khan, director of the MH-139 program. “Our team is dedicated to delivering and maintaining these aircraft, driven by a commitment to excellence, where safety and quality are our top priorities.”
The new order increases the total number of MH-139A helicopters under contract to 38, with 21 aircraft delivered so far to the Air Force. This includes 12 Grey Wolf helicopters supplied under the low-rate initial production contract awarded in 2023.
Based on the proven Leonardo Helicopters AW139 platform and fitted with custom military equipment by Boeing, the MH-139A is a multi-mission helicopter designed for patrol, search and rescue, and troop and cargo transport. The program supports more than a thousand jobs across the United States, including in the Philadelphia region, through the combined efforts of Boeing and Leonardo.
