AgustaWestland is a helicopter manufacturing company that was formed in 2000 through the merger of Agusta, an Italian company, and Westland Helicopters, a British firm. It specializes in designing and producing a wide range of helicopters for various applications, including military, commercial, and search and rescue operations. In 2016, AgustaWestland became a part of Leonardo S.p.A., an Italian aerospace and defense company. The company is known for its innovative rotorcraft technology and has produced popular models like the AW139 and AW101, which are used globally for both civilian and military purposes.