
In a hotly contested competition, the Navy on Monday selected Leonardo’s AgustaWestland to produce and deliver the new TH-73A Advanced Helicopter Training Systems as the new Navy trainer. Other competitors for the Navy trainer included the twin-engine Airbus H135 and Bell [TXT] 407GXi single engine, a descendant of the TH-57 Sea Ranger legacy training helicopter getting replaced. The service noted it received five offers. This $176 million contract covers production and delivery of 32 aircraft, spares, various support and ancillary…