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Leonardo – AW609’s business aviation debut and Agusta brand NA premiere to leave their mark at NBAA 2022.

Posted by dgualdo on 21/10/2022
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PRESS RELEASE – 18 October 2022

North America’s business aviation main conference and exhibition is back in Florida, enabling Leonardo to join the business aviation community to explore the future of the industry, presenting major premieres.

The NBAA Business and Aviation Conference and Exhibition is back in Florida for the first time after four years, taking place October 18 – 20 at the Orlando County Convention Center.  Leonardo will join the business aviation community to explore the future of the industry. Along with providing an update on what’s next for VIP/corporate transport, NBAA will mark the introduction of its new VIP Agusta brand to the North American market. It will also feature the AW609 in a VIP configuration, marking the first time it has made an appearance at a business aviation conference, along with the static display of an AW109 GrandNew, set to tour the U.S. for demos this fall.

With a global fleet of more than 900 helicopters carrying out a range of passenger missions, including private transport, corporate transport, charter, scheduled services and VIP/government transport, and 40% share in the world’s multiengine VIP helicopter market, Leonardo is the global leader in this sector. The same is true in the United States, with strong sales to date in 2022 and growing potential. The world class AW139 intermediate twin is proving extremely attractive in the U.S., as a growing number of private transport operators welcomes its latest technology and safety standards, comfort and overall performance in terms of speed, range and endurance.

AW609 to revolutionize point-to-point private travel

The new Agusta brand, previously launched at both EBACE and LABACE, updates the distinctive look that made it a sought-after brand by adding more solutions and services, accompanied with technological advances. The first unveiling of this combination of heritage and innovation was presented with the all-new rotorcraft terminal named Casa Agusta, in partnership with Falcon Aviation, late 2021 in Dubai. On that same occasion, the innovative AW609 tiltrotor was also exhibited, as will again be the case in Orlando. The AW609 is transforming the world of rotary-wing aircraft, easing travel between cities. The AW609 VIP configuration is the flagship for the Agusta brand with bespoke accommodations in a variety of interior options. It provides customers the flexibility to choose from interiors with 5 to 7 seats with an optional galley and lavatory. Combined with point-to-point capability avoiding traffic, transfers and runways while travelling in luxury, the AW609 is poised to transform VIP travel.

Agusta’s all new services

At NBAA, Leonardo will showcase plans for new options and services dedicated to VIP/corporate helicopter operators under Agusta. These include the Interior Moods layouts, a new integrated maintenance service plan and a dedicated Agusta section in the Leonardo Customer Portal. The Interior Moods, initially created for the AW139, AW169 and AW189, consist of three brand new options, all inspired by iconic cities. These layouts feature stylish and specific colors, materials, seat configurations and on-board options. They are designed to allow customers to select and create their ideal and perfect environment, mirroring their own distinctive wants, while are also meeting their needs. From the sense of warmth, harmony and pureness of “Florence,” to the juxtaposition of opposites like tradition and innovation of “London,” to the energy and passion of the cosmopolitan “New York.”

The new Agusta for YOU helicopter service plan, developed specifically to meet the needs of corporate rotorcraft operators, is intended to increase aircraft availability and reduce inventory costs, while optimizing expenses by covering both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of airframe/avionics components and other items. Aircraft initially included under this plan are the AW109GrandNew, AW169 and AW139, with a plan to extend to other platforms moving forward. In addition, on the Leonardo Helicopter Customer Portal, VIP operators will have an area where they can check-in on the progress and status of their aircraft manufacturing and testing, with images and in real time. Overall, these advancements are aimed at delivering clear answers to meet exclusivity requirement, making ownership and operation of a Agusta helicopters a true 360-degree experience from day one.

Leonardo VIP helicopters also feature a range of technologies supporting safety, comfort, navigation and mission effectiveness, support and training. To demonstrate, in addition to the AW609, Leonardo Helicopters is exhibiting an AW109 GrandNew on static display at NBAA.  The AW109 GrandNew responds to the market demand for a helicopter that blends performance, speed, payload and operational flexibility, together the lower environmental impact. Capable of operating in the most severe weather conditions, it is a top -of-the-line light twin multi-role helicopter, offering the highest safety through advanced navigation and situational awareness technology.

Leonardo – AW609 tiltrotor programme sets major milestone with first production aircraft’s maiden flight.

Posted by dgualdo on 20/10/2022
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PRESS RELEASE – Philadelphia,  19 October 2022

  • The aircraft took to the air in Philadelphia on 13th October testing general handling and systems
  • This tiltrotor will support mission capability evaluation and expansion as the programme moves closer to certification. 
  • Three customers’ production aircraft are on the final assembly line in Philadelphia.
  • The AW609 will revolutionise air transport thanks to its rotorcraft-like versatility and airplane-like performance

The world’s first multirole tiltrotor programme, designed to redefine a range of commercial and public services, set a major milestone with the maiden flight of the first AW609 production aircraft. This aircraft introduces unprecedented capabilities under a dedicated ‘powered lift category’ civil certification now under development. Designated AC5, the aircraft took to the air at Leonardo’s Philadelphia-based site on 13th October performing as expected the initial in-flight evaluation of systems and general handling. 

The first production aircraft joins a prototype based in the US and two more located in Italy, all currently involved in the last stages of testing activities ahead of (Federal Aviation Administration) FAA certification. AC5 will be retained by Leonardo contributing to customer demonstrations, mission capability evaluation and expansion, and supporting the manufacturer and the operators in the transition from the developmental to the operational phase once on the market. Currently, three customers’ production aircraft are on the dedicated final assembly line at various stages of construction in Philadelphia. 

Gian Piero Cutillo, MD Leonardo Helicopters, said: “This amazing achievement adds to several milestones for the AW609 programme over the last year, through its technical progress and during its public appearances. Together this testifies the level of maturity this groundbreaking programme has reached and our credentials to pioneer in the emerging fast rotorcraft domain. I thank our integrated team of skilled and committed people across our geographies for making all of this possible, as they continue to work towards certification.”   

Earlier this year the AW609 launch customer in the United States, Bristow Group, participated in a demonstration flight in Philadelphia marking an important milestone as Leonardo and Bristow collaborate to introduce the AW609 aircraft into service. Also, in March 2022 the AW609 user base was further expanded with the addition of an undisclosed long-established European operator of Leonardo’s helicopters who will aim to introduce four tiltrotors to carry out a range of passenger transport missions supporting its point-to-point operations worldwide.

The AW609 will revolutionise air transport thanks to its rotorcraft-like versatility and airplane-like performance. The AW609 excels at providing fast point-to-point transportation at long ranges, whether connecting city centres or providing timely access to remote locations.  It can transport up to nine passengers in the comfort of a pressurised cabin, transforming private and business travel, EMS, SAR, offshore operations and patrol, serving those in both the private and government sectors.

To date, the programme has logged nearly 1,900 flight hours in the US and Italy. Users will be provided with comprehensive support and training packages, primarily headquartered at Leonardo’s new Training Academy in Philadelphia. Opened in 2021, it is home to the world’s first AW609 full-flight Simulator. 

Leonardo signs new Agreement to supply AW609 tiltrotors for passenger and utility transport missions to European operator.

Posted by dgualdo on 08/03/2022
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PRESS RELEASE – 8 March 2022

Long-established Leonardo helicopter operator to use four AW609s for VIP/corporate and utility tasks supporting its point-to-point operations worldwide.

With its unique combination of turboprop-like performance and helicopter-like versatility, the AW609 will provide a unique contribution to revolutionize air mobility and operations for a range of tasks including passenger transport, rescue and patrol among others.

The AW609 tiltrotor sets another major milestone further expanding its future user base with the addition of an undisclosed, long-established European operator of Leonardo helicopters. Under the signed agreement, this operator aims at introducing four AW609s to carry out a range of passenger transport missions supporting its point-to-point operations worldwide. For this purpose, the tiltrotors will have different dedicated configurations including VIP/Corporate and Passenger/Utility transport.

Gian Piero Cutillo, Leonardo Helicopters MD, said “With the distinguished characteristics of the AW609, combining turboprop-like performance (speed, range, altitude) and rotorcraft versatility (vertical take-off / landing and hovering) in all-weather conditions and with its limited infrastructural impact thanks to its helicopter-like footprint; the new operator will deliver outstanding services in its markets. Generally, we’re convinced, more than ever, that the AW609 will truly revolutionize point-to-point connections and other air operations, providing a major contribution as the use of air space evolves further.”

This latest result in Europe comes after the first appearance of the AW609 in the Middle East with its official presentation in Dubai in late 2021, which marked the global commercial launch of the revolutionary multirole aircraft as it gets closer to the world’s first civil certification for a tiltrotor. The AW609 will also contribute to maintain Leonardo’s leadership in the VIP multiengine rotorcraft market, which has accounted for a 45% global share in value over the last ten years, and will be part of the range of VIP solutions offered under the recently launched Agusta brand which embodies the company’s distinctive design, technology and service philosophy and values in the executive transport sphere.

The AW609 excels at providing fast point-to-point transportation at long ranges, whether it is connecting city centres or providing timely access to remote locations, hosting up to nine passengers in the comfort of a pressurized cabin and it is therefore poised to transform not only private and business travel, but also emergency medical service (EMS), search and rescue (SAR), offshore operations and patrol, among other tasks and with both private and government users.

The first production AW609 has recently started ground testing in Philadelphia while the second one is currently being assembled at the same Leonardo facility in USA. The programme development has logged in excess of 1700 flight hours in USA and Italy to date. Users will be provided with comprehensive support and training packages primarily headquartered at the Company’s new Training Academy in Philadelphia, opened in 2021, also including the world’s first AW609 Full Flight Simulator.
The continuous development of cutting-edge solutions across all domains, including fast rotorcraft and modern air mobility, is a key element of Leonardo’s BeTomorrow2030 Strategic Plan.

Leonardo launches Agusta brand as the height of sophistication and technology for the VIP helicopter sector.

Posted by dgualdo on 04/10/2021
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PRESS RELEASE – Rome  02 October 2021

  • Leveraging the strength of the iconic ‘Agusta’ name in the global rotorcraft industry, with its unmatched distinguished capabilities in terms of performance, technology, style and customisation, Leonardo will introduce further services and solutions to give operators a heightened and even more distinctive flight experience   
  • The new VIP brand was announced at the grand opening of the innovative rotorcraft terminal in Dubai with Falcon Aviation Services – which will facilitate the mobility to and from the Expo 2020 site – and is purposely designated ‘Casa Agusta’ 
  • The presence of the revolutionary AW609 tiltrotor in Dubai for its first official presentation in the region epitomises a vision of modern air mobility that brings the Agusta values into a new era 

Leonardo has announced the launch of a new initiative to reinforce its leading position in the world’s VIP/corporate helicopter market, as it pioneers new advanced and sustainable air mobility solutions in the vertical flight domain. Today Agusta becomes the brand that embodies the company’s distinctive design, technology and service philosophy and values in the executive transport rotorcraft sphere. 

Leveraging the heritage of an iconic name embedded in the helicopter industry community, and a symbol of commitment to stay at the forefront of innovation, Agusta is a unique combination of best in class performance, comfort and refined Italian style. Leonardo is committed to providing operators now and into the future unmatched tailored-made solutions. New solutions will entail all new dedicated operational and customer services and information, aircraft interior and layout configurations and bespoke possibilities in the VIP transport sector. 

Gian Piero Cutillo, Leonardo Helicopters MD, said: “With Agusta we give our VIP operators a strong brand that they can easily recognise and identify with, a sign that embodies their desire for excellence and quality with a personal touch and distinction, which includes their flight experience. We want them to be themselves before take-off, during flight and upon arrival at their destination, setting them apart from others. The strength and recognition of the Agusta brand legacy still continues to live on in this particular market segment.” 

Since the arrival of the popular and iconic A109 fifty years ago, ‘speed and elegance’ have been clear examples of recurring words from operators to define a helicopter and an experience. The significant growth and evolution of the highly successful range of solutions across all civil and public service applications over the last decades led ‘Agusta’ to become synonymous with those characteristics of outstanding performance, aerodynamics, advanced technology and high customisation levels. This is particularly true and persistent for passenger transport roles. 
The announcement took place at the grand opening of the new rotorcraft terminal by Leonardo and Falcon Aviation Services in Dubai, purposely designated Casa Agusta. The terminal will facilitate the mobility to and from the Expo 2020 site in Dubai. An AW609 TiltRotor and an AW609 full scale VIP/corporate cabin mock-up will be on static display close to Casa Agusta for a limited period. The first appearance of the AW609 TiltRotor in the Middle East with its official presentation in Dubai marks the global commercial launch of the revolutionary multirole aircraft as it gets closer to its civil certification.  

The Casa Agusta design is based on a brand new concept, which combines a helipad, showroom and lounge areas in a single city-based heliport. The terminal concept will support the development of a network of point-to-point connections for both urban transfers and connections between cities, while meeting the growing demands for sustainable and modern vertical lift mobility, as well as greater access to urban areas. VIP and charter services users and passengers will be provided with levels of service typically available in larger private airport facilities far from downtown and urban areas. Casa Agusta features a strong environmentally friendly design, which is modular through the use of recyclable materials and, if required, the terminal can be transported. Leading operator Falcon Aviation Services will use the terminal to deliver the best-in-class helicopter transport services. 

The experience must provide a sense of Agusta before each take-off and landing, therefore Leonardo has developed an ideal ground base, which will be at the start and end of each journey. A modern, modular, sustainable, refined rotorcraft terminal, which meets the evolving trends in airborne mobility with an adaptable space, and areas to enjoy for business or relaxation. Through the combination of an amazing infrastructure with the revolutionising AW609, which delivers rotorcraft versatility and turboprop-like performance, what Leonardo is doing in Dubai today perfectly epitomises the Company’s vision of a not-so-distant future in modern air mobility. 

Alessandro Profumo, Leonardo CEO, said: “The aviation industry of the third millennium is rapidly evolving towards new forms of mobility, with the aims of modernity, security, and sustainability. Indeed, our aim is not just to build new bridges for the exchange of goods and services, but, most importantly, to foster the movement of people and new ideas, which are key to economic and cultural growth. Leonardo wants to be a driver of this transformation, leveraging on the capabilities that distinguish us: high-end technologies, professionalism, and people-centric. What we announce and show here today will strongly contribute to support this evolution in mobility.”   

With an over 40% share in the multiengine VIP helicopter market by deliveries, Leonardo is an indisputable leader in this sector. The company has the largest and most modern models and capabilities range of any other manufacturer, meeting and even exceeding the most stringent certification and safety standards with a range of advanced technologies for navigation, mission, safety, and cabin experience. 

LEONARDO: WORKING TO BRING THE AW609 TILTROTOR TO THE JAPANESE MARKET.

Posted by dgualdo on 07/03/2019
Posted in: HAI Heli-Expo 2019 ... Atlanta, GA, Leonardo Helicopters NEWS. Tagged: , , .

Leonardo is deploying a global campaign for the world’s first multirole commercial tiltrotor.

  • Leonardo and Nakanihon Air Service sign an MoU to evaluate tiltrotor operations in Japan for transport and public service roles.
  • Leonardo is deploying a global campaign for the world’s first multirole commercial tiltrotor.
  • The AW609 is now entering mass production ahead of FAA certification.
  • The first Full mission flight simulator will be operational in 2020 in USA.

Atlanta, 7 March 2019 – Leonardo and Nakanihon Air Service, Co., Ltd. of Japan (Nakanihon Air Service) signed at Heli-Expo a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a joint working group that will study requirements for introducing the AW609 commercial multirole tiltrotor into service in Japan. Leonardo already supplies a range of advanced rotorcraft technology to the benefit of Japanese civil and government users.

The AW609 represents the next generation of aircraft transport under the all-new, rigorous power lift civil certification category being set by FAA, and is now entering the mass production phase at Leonardo Philadelphia facility. In line with market interest, the AW609 first Full Motion simulator will be available in 2020.

The AW609 excels at reaching people in hard-to-access areas including densely populated citycenters; high mountains, coastlines, and far-flung islands; and low population regions where the nearest hospital is many miles away—all with unprecedented performance and all-weather capabilities.

Thanks to turboprop-like speed, a 25,000 ft altitude and 2000 km maximum range, users will benefit from unique flying capabilities above adverse weather and a pressurized cabin for maximized comfort and patient medical treatment, while maintaining rotorcraft vertical take-off and landing / hovering versatility.

Nakanihon Air Service said: “At Nakanihon Air Service we operate about 80 aircraft, both fixedwing aircraft and helicopters, and we are very interested in the new tiltrotor category. Through this joint working group with Leonardo, we would like to explore the applications of the AW609 to future aeromedical services, disaster emergency response and news coverage as well as new areas of business.”

During the next 12 months, the working group will leverage the Nakanihon Air Service experience as one of the largest fixed and rotary wing operators in Japan and a Leonardo Authorized Service Center for decades in delivering charter, goods transport, aerial photography and EMS/SAR services across the nation to identify opportunities for the world’s first multirole / commercial tiltrotor in Japan and offer the AW609 for a range of roles such as transport and

EMS/SAR. Their combined fixed/rotary wing operational and service expertise makes Nakanihon Air Service the ideal partner.

There are over 130 helicopters in service in Japan performing law enforcement, emergency medical service, search and rescue, firefighting, disaster relief, VIP/corporate transport, electronic news gathering and naval utility.

ERA GROUP TO MARK ENTRY OF AW609 TILTROTOR INTO THE US COMMERCIAL MARKET.

Posted by dgualdo on 28/02/2018
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Heli-Expo 2018 Press Release – 28 February 2018

ERA GROUP TO MARK ENTRY OF AW609 TILTROTOR INTO THE US COMMERCIAL MARKET.

  • Under the agreement, Era will take delivery of two AW609s plus training package in 2020
  • Era’s AW609s will be used to perform offshore/utility, VIP, EMS, and SAR missions
  • Requirements for approximately 50 AW609s have been expressed by operators worldwide to date​

Leonardo and Era Group (Era) have announced today the signing of a landmark agreement that would launch the AW609 into service in the US commercial market and demonstrate its capabilities on a wider scale.

Building upon their previous efforts in helping to mature the design, development and supportability of the AW609, Era will take delivery of two aircraft in 2020 plus a dedicated training package. These aircraft, in a 9 passenger utility configuration, will be used for numerous applications, including offshore/utility, VIP, EMS, and SAR missions in USA.

“Era Group’s decision to operate the AW609 marks a new milestone in the program and represents a major step forward in bringing this groundbreaking aircraft to market,” said Gian Piero Cutillo, Managing Director of Leonardo Helicopters. “A longtime partner of Leonardo as our largest civil customer, Era’s forward-thinking approach to the future of aviation leverages investments in vertical lift technologies that will change the way the world flies.”

“As we celebrate our 70th year in service, we continue to scan the horizon for the technology in aviation that will allow us to continue to serve our customers and communities in an ever-changing world,” said Chris Bradshaw, CEO of Era Group, Inc. “We see the AW609 as part of our future and look forward to building upon the collaboration with Leonardo as Era prepares to launch commercial tiltrotor operations across the diverse missions we operates.”

The unique flight characteristics of the AW609 combine the benefits of a helicopter and a fixed-wing aircraft into one type. The AW609 can take off and land vertically, flying above adverse weather conditions with up to nine people in comfort in a pressurized cabin at twice the speed and range typical of helicopters, representing the next generation of aircraft transport. With the AW609 Leonardo is opening up new possibilities for a wide range of missions including search and rescue, VIP/corporate transport, emergency medical services, offshore transport, and homeland security.

Development leverages the full scope of Leonardo’s global engineering and industrial capabilities with initial deliveries to take place from the company’s Philadelphia assembly line. Requirements for approximately 50 AW609s have been expressed by operators worldwide to date.

Finmeccanica and Era sign EMS platform development MoU for the AW609 TiltRotor program.

Posted by dgualdo on 06/03/2016
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HELI-EXPO 2016 – PRESS RELEASE

Finmeccanica and Era sign EMS platform development MoU for the AW609 TiltRotor program.

  • Addressing concepts around operations, regulations, support, configurations, commercial aspects towards certification of the first civil tiltrotor
  • Almost 60 customers have already chosen the AW609 globally to perform several missions
  • Successful collaboration between Era and Finmeccanica has resulted in Era becoming the largest civil operator of AgustaWestland helicopters

Rome, 2nd March 2016 – Finmeccanica and Era Group Inc. (Era) announced today the signing of a platform development Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the AgustaWestland AW609 TiltRotor program. The announcement was made at Heli-Expo (Louisville, Kentucky) during an official ceremony.

Under the MoU, Finmeccanica Helicopter Division and Era will engage in joint activities in support of AW609 program development for the emergency medical service (EMS) market including concepts around operations, regulations, maintenance, configuration optimization, as well as identifying possible areas of enhancement or modifications.  The partners would provide contribution to flying activities towards aircraft maturity and address commercial aspects for potential future AW609 acquisitions.

The signing of the agreement sets another major milestone for the development of the first commercial tiltrotor towards FAA certification.  This exclusive agreement further strengthens the long established partnership between Finmeccanica Helicopter Division and Era, the largest global operator of AgustaWestland products such as the AW119, AW109 Power, AW139 and AW189 covering offshore transport and rescue operational requirements. By joining forces through their respective expertise and know-how, the partners are moving towards a marketing and operational preparation stage for its future EMS operations. The agreement to further develop the potential capabilities of the AW609 marks a significant step towards the production of an aircraft type that will provide a unique emergency medical service solution in the future. EMS operators will leverage on the 275 knot maximum speed and 750 nm range of the AW609. With approximately twice the speed and twice the range of a helicopter combined with its all-weather capabilities, the AW609 can dramatically reduce the time it takes to support emergency tasks in demanding conditions.

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The AW609 TiltRotor sets speed record from UK to Italy.

Posted by dgualdo on 23/09/2015
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PRESS RELEASE – 15 September 2015

The AW609 TiltRotor sets speed record on 1000 km journey: 2 hours 18 minutes from UK to Italy.
Rome, 15 September 2015 – The Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland AW609 TiltRotor set a speed record on a 1000 km ‘point-to-point’ journey.

The aircraft, with its unique combination of the turboprop airplane’s speed and helicopter’s take-off and landing capabilities, flew from its Yeovil facility in southwest England to its Cascina Costa facility near Milan, Italy, a distance of 1161 km (721 miles / 627 nm), in just 2 hours 18 minutes.

The futuristic aircraft is set to radically change commercial transport, combining the turboprop airplane’s speed and helicopter’s take-off and landing capabilities
• Game-changing prospects for ‘point-to-point’ commercial transport requirements
• 1161 km flight between Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland’s facilities in Yeovil (Somerset, UK) and Cascina Costa di Samarate (Milan) completed in just 2 hours 18 minutes
• Compared to other combinations of car, helicopter and business jet, it provides at least a 30% to 50% time saving
• AW609 TiltRotor is set to achieve FAA civil certification in 2017
The AW609 TiltRotor features technology which will revolutionize commercial aviation transport: the record set in flight between Southern UK and Northern Italy clearly demonstrates the unprecedented advantages of the tiltrotor concept for point-to-point journeys. The AW609 will be able to connect two important cities, such as London and Milan, in about two hours, taking off and landing vertically from the cities’ urban areas just like a helicopter, flying at the cruise speed of a turboprop airplane in all weather conditions. Combining fixed-wing and rotary-wing flight attributes, the AW609 provides at least 30% to 50% time savings when compared to using a combination of car, helicopter and business jet, typically for travel to destinations up to 1100 km (700 miles) away.
The flight started with a vertical take-off from Yeovil. The aircraft then climbed to its en route cruising altitude of 25,000 ft (8,000 m), passing north of Southampton, just south of Paris, over the Alps and Piemonte in Italy, before descending and landing at Cascina Costa near Milan just 2 hours 18 minutes later.
The AW609 TiltRotor, with its unparalleled performance and capable of transporting up to nine passengers in comfort in its pressurized cabin, opens up new possibilities for a wide range of missions for corporate transport but also offshore transport, search and rescue, emergency medical services and homeland security among others.
The AW609 TiltRotor is set to achieve civil US Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) certification in 2017 with deliveries scheduled to start soon after.

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