With over 220 units ordered, more than 100 helicopters in service and over 50,000 flight hours completed by the entire fleet worldwide since its certification in mid-2015, the AW169 has set new standards on the global market. This is also because it is the only light to medium-weight helicopter of a completely new generation available today. No other helicopter in this class has been launched on the market for more than 30 years. The AW169 is built on the latest dual-purpose platform developed by Leonardo. On the one hand, it complies with all civil certification standards that guarantee maximum safety, including for public service missions in support of the population. On the other hand, it can also be used effectively for the majority of government and military missions.
In combination with special design features, outstanding capabilities and technologies make the helicopter a true all-rounder: the AW169 has already been able to impress in a wide variety of regions and on a large number of different missions. Its impressive operational flexibility allows the helicopter to be adapted to different operational requirements – even emergencies in connection with the Covid-19 pandemic could be handled with the AW169. Together with the AW139 Intermediate Twin helicopter, the AW169 is the world’s first civil
certified helicopter capable of transporting a modern biocontainment device in its spacious cabin. The helicopter’s impressive flexibility allows each of its platforms to excel in a wide variety of missions. The AW169 impresses in transport flights, medical evacuations, SAR, firefighting, special operations, surveillance and training missions as well as in a variety of military operations. This is ensured by a high-quality cabin compartment that can be easily and quickly reconfigured, perfect performance for operations at high altitudes as well as advanced systems and technologies for operations in all weather and environmental conditions (day, night, high mountains, tropical areas and desert, land and sea). The helicopter’s modern design also enables environmentally friendly operation with reduced chemical emissions and noise levels. Efficient engines, advanced aerodynamics and rotor systems, innovative flight and navigation avionics and special systems for more efficient maintenance and operation on preferred paths ensure this. Comprehensive support and training services are available for every helicopter – an offer that has already proven itself with many customers worldwide.
