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Inthisspecialcoverfeature,TheEntrepreneurTimes delvesintotheworldofcutting-edgeaviationwith LeonardoHelicopters—agloballeaderredefiningvertical mobilityacrosscivilanddefenselandscapes.Fromsingleengineaircrafttogame-changingtiltrotors,Leonardoisnot justbuildinghelicopters;it'sshapingthefutureofair mobilitywithpurpose,passion,andprecision.
ThroughacompellingconversationwithDonatella Catapano,SeniorVicePresidentforLegalAffairsat LeonardoHelicopters,weuncoverthevision,values,and innovationthathavedriventhislegacybrandfromitsearly beginningsinItalytoacommandingpresenceinover150 countries.Donatella’suniquelegalandstrategicinsights revealhowtechnologicalexcellence,sustainablepractices, andcross-functionalcollaborationareembeddedintoevery rotorandrivet.
Thisstoryismorethanashowcaseofaviation technology—it'satestamenttohowleadership,legacy,and legalforesightcanaligntocreateaglobalimpact.Wehope thispieceinspiresyoutoexplorehowtraditionand transformationcanflyhandinhand.
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Donatella CatapanoSVP Legal Affairs, Leonardo Helicopters
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Leonardo’shelicopterscatertoawiderangeof applications,fromemergencymedicalservices (EMS)tomilitaryandoffshoretransport.The AW139,forinstance,remainsamarketleaderin searchandrescue,VIPtransport,anddefense operations.“Recently,thismodelplayedakey roleinfirefightingoperationsinLosAngeles, highlightingitsreliabilityandmission adaptability,”Catapanonotes.
Leonardo’shelicoptersarerenowned fortheirsafety,reliability,and advancedtechnology.Thecompany’s expertiseinin-housetransmission designensurestop-tierperformance, makingtheiraircraftthepreferred choiceformissionsrequiringabsolute precision.Leonardoalsoleadsin avionicsdevelopmentandautonomous systems,positioningitselfasaone-stop solutionproviderforclientsseeking customizableandfuture-readyaircraft.
Oneofthecompany’sgroundbreaking innovationsistheAW609tiltrotor, whichmergesthespeedandrangeofa fixed-wingaircraftwiththeversatility ofahelicopter.“Thistechnology representsthefutureofaerialmobility,” Catapanoexplains.“We’realso advancinginsustainableaviationwith projectsliketheNext-GenerationCivil TiltrotorundertheEU’sCleanSky2 initiative,aimedatreducing environmentalimpact.”
Thecompany’shelicopterfamily—comprising theAW139,AW169,andAW189—leverages commonalitiesindesigntoenhanceoperational efficiency,makingiteasierforoperatorstotrain personnel,maintainaircraft,andreduceoverall costs.
Automationisrevolutionizingtheaviation industry,enhancingsafetyandreducingpilot
Inaneraofevolving geopoliticalthreats, helicoptersremaincritical assetsfordefenseand security.Leonardois integratingcyber-secure designsandautomationto enhancemilitarycapabilities. “Fromcounterterrorismto protectingkeyinfrastructures, rotorcraftareindispensable,” Catapanostates.“Regulatory bodiesmustestablishuniform globalstandardstoensure balancedandsecuresystems.”
ThefutureofaviationliesinAdvancedAirMobility(AAM)andUrban AirMobility(UAM).Leonardoisactivelyexploringelectricandhybrid propulsiontechnologiestousherinaneweraofairtransport.“Wehave filednumerouspatentsforAAMconcepts,showcasingourcommitment toinnovation,”saysCatapano.“Regulations,infrastructure,andpublic acceptancewillplaycrucialrolesinshapingthisfuture.”
LeonardoHelicoptersisnotjustshapingthepresentbutpioneeringthe futureofaviation.Withastronglegacy,continuousinvestmentin technology,andacommitmenttosustainability,thecompanyisredefining verticalflight.Astheworldembracesnewmobilitysolutions,Leonardo remainsattheforefront,readytoleadthenextrevolutioninaerospace.
Foraspiringentrepreneursandaviationenthusiasts,Leonardo’sjourney servesasaninspiringtestamenttothepowerofinnovation,resilience, andstrategicvision.
moreclients,increaserevenue,andmakeagreatersocietalimpact.Forentrepreneursnavigatingthe digitalage,Rachel’sjourneyhighlightstheimportanceofstayingflexible,seizingtheright opportunities,andalwaysaligningdecisionswithcorevalues.
Beyondhercompany,Rachel’slegacyextendstoherfamilyandtheentrepreneurialcommunityshehas helpedbuild.Asaco-founderofDCStartupandTechWeek,shehascultivatedathrivingecosystemfor over15,000entrepreneursandtechleaders.Hercontributionsgobeyondbusinesssuccess;theyfostera cultureofcollaboration,learning,andsupportforthoseembarkingontheirownentrepreneurial journeys.
Ultimately,Rachel’smissionistostrengthencommunityspacesthatservepeopleacrossalllifestages. ThroughUpace,sheisnotonlyadvancingdigitalsolutionsbutalsoreinforcingthehumanconnections thatmakerecreationcentersindispensabletocommunitywell-being.Herworkcontinuestoshapea futurewheretechnologyempowers,connects,andenhanceslives.
RachelKoretsky’sstoryisoneofresilience, strategicrisk-taking,andunwaveringdedication tohervision.Aspiringentrepreneurscandraw invaluableinsightsfromherexperiences:
• TrustYourInstincts:Ifyourguttellsyouto taketheleap,doit—evenifitmeansstepping intouncertainty.
• BuildaSupportSystem:Surroundyourself withmentors,peers,andcommunitiesthat provideguidanceandencouragement.
• StayAdaptable:Marketshiftsandchallenges areinevitable;yourabilitytopivotwilldefine yoursuccess.
• PrioritizePurpose:Alignyourbusinesswith amissionthatdrivesyoubeyondfinancial success.
• FindYourWork-LifeHarmony: Entrepreneurshipisamarathon,nota sprint—createarhythmthatallowsyouto thriveinbothprofessionalandpersonal spheres.
Rachel’sleadershipandvisioncontinuetoinspire entrepreneursandbusinessleadersalike,proving thatinnovationandcommunityimpactcango handinhand.Herlegacyisoneofmeaningful change,shapingafuturewheretechnologyand humanconnectionconvergetobuildstronger, healthiercommunities.
