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.

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 and rotary wing aircraft delivering technical support, maintenance and training services.

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.