Boeing and Leonardo Partner to Modernize U.S. Army Flight School

New alliance plans to revamp rotary-wing training with AW119T helicopter and contractor-owned, contractor-operated program.

Meg Godlewski

Monday, October 13, 2025 at 04:53 PM ET

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Travis Tingle

The Leonardo AW119T is the most spacious helicopter in its class and can accommodate two pilots plus up to six additional passengers. [Credit: Leonardo Helicopters]

Key Takeaways:

Boeing and Leonardo have partnered to modernize the U.S. Army's rotary-wing flight training program.
The collaboration will provide a comprehensive, contractor-owned, contractor-operated (COCO) solution using Leonardo's proven AW119T single-engine trainer helicopter.
This turnkey program aims to enhance aviator proficiency and operational efficiencies through a system that includes aircraft, maintenance, instructors, simulators, and a specialized curriculum.

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Boeing and Leonardo, the Italian helicopter manufacturer, are joining forces to meet the needs of the U.S. Army’s flight school.

According to a media release from Boeing, the partnership will help the Army revamp its rotary-wing training by combining the global aerospace giant’s operational expertise with Army rotary-wing training and program delivery with Leonardo Helicopters’ AW119T to offer a more modern option for the next generation of military aviators.