LEONARDO HELICOPTERS
Through its Helicopter Division, Leonardo performs research, design, development, production, customer support, training and marketing of the company’s extensive range of modern helicopters for commercial, public services, security and military applications. Current production covers all the main helicopter weight categories, from the 1.8-ton single engine to the 16-ton twin-engine machine.
Leonardo is also committed to the study and introduction into the market of innovative technologies and platforms, including the AW609 TiltRotor and the remotely controlled / optionally piloted rotorcraft, namely AWHero.
A great emphasis to customer satisfaction is placed by Leonardo, able to offer a great supportability level for both maintenance and training. Several service centres can provide spares, repair and overhaul throughout the product lifecycle worldwide 24 hours per day around the world. The plants, concentrated in Italy, the United Kingdom, Poland and the United States, are fully integrated and are organised around ‘centres of excellence’ that support the final assembly lines that are located in Vergiate and Tessera (Italy), in Yeovil (United Kingdom), in Świdnik (Poland) and in Philadelphia (United States.)
The AW109 GrandNew is a modern top-of-the-range light twinengine helicopter and offers outstanding performance, speed, payload, excellent operational flexibility as well as high safety through advanced navigation and situational awareness technology. Designed to operate in all environmental conditions,
the aircraft can perform a wide range of missions so that operational demands are fully met. The AW109 GrandNew is the fastest helicopter in its class, characterised by unrivalled elegance in its interior finish and a stylish shape.
Developed with advanced technology and a high level of safety to perform operations in all weather conditions, the AW109 GrandNew is the benchmark for private and executive helicopter owners.
The helicopter features a state-of-the-art Genesys Aerosystems glass cockpit with four-axis digital autopilot to reduce pilot workload and increase situational awareness. Category A Performance Class 1 certification ensures safe flight to and from congested areas, such as city centres, even in One Engine Inoperative (OEI) conditions. The bright and quiet cabin provides passengers with a comfortable journey.
Benefitting from the effective soundproofing system, passengers can enjoy a relaxing flight in a wide range of layouts from a four to six-seat design. Wide sliding doors on both sides and electrically retractable steps ensure easy access for all passengers, whilst the extended baggage compartment provides high capacity for luggage.