HeliKorea has placed an order for an additional AW169 for the EMS role and this contract follows an order for three units placed in 2025.

HeliKorea was founded in July 1996 and has grown to become the leading private helicopter operator in South Korea. With a strong expertise on operations and maintenance, the company is engaged in a wide range of aviation services, including Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) in cooperation with the Ministry of Health and Welfare, offshore operations with Korea National Oil Corporation, aerial firefighting for local governments, cargo lifting operations for Korea Electric Power Corporation, simulator training, and maintenance (MRO) services for Korea Forest Aviation, fire departments, and the Coast Guard.

Through these activities, HeliKorea contributes to the development of the domestic helicopter aviation industry. The company is also an established operator of Leonardo EMS helicopters, currently operating a fleet consisting of three AW169 helicopters and two AW109 light twin-engine helicopters.