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Civilian aviation news October 21, 2022

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

The aircraft took to the air in Philadelphia on 13th October testing general handling and systemsThis tiltrotor will support mission capability evaluation and expansion as…

General Aviation News May 30, 2022

HH Sheikha Mozah Bint Marwan Al Maktoum first woman to pilot AW609 tiltrotor

Her Highness Sheikha Mozah Bint Marwan Al Maktoum visited Leonardo’s United States helicopter headquarters in Philadelphia and piloted the AW609 tiltrotor, setting a new and…

Civilian aviation news March 8, 2022

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

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…

General Aviation News November 15, 2021

Leonardo’s AW609 to take central stage at Dubai Airshow 2021

Leonardo’s participation at the air show is centered on the future of flight and advanced electronics. Leonardo is a leader in military pilot training, offering…

Civilian aviation news, Military Aviation News April 29, 2021

Leonardo boosts customer service growth strategy opening seamless Helicopter Training Academy in the US

New state-of-the-art Academy in Philadelphia will meet growing demand for training services across North and South America leveraging advanced simulation, augmented reality, artificial intelligence among…

Civilian aviation news September 2, 2020

Tokyo Metropolitan Government evaluates the AW609 tiltrotor

World’s first commercial tiltrotor under evaluation in Japan will enable complete reach to remote areas with its’ unique combination of high speed, long range, and…

Civilian aviation news, General Aviation News February 27, 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,…

Civilian aviation news February 9, 2017

AW609 tiltrotor preparing for icing trials

Several ground and flight tests already performed in Philadelphia by the third AW609 prototype Aircraft remains on schedule to begin icing trials this winter FAA…

General Aviation News August 11, 2016

Leonardo confirms certification activities of the AW609 on track as the first prototype lands at the Company’s Philadelphia facility

AW609 flying prototype relocated to Philadelphia after recent resumption of flights Company facilities in Italy, the United Kingdom and Poland will continue to play critical…

General Aviation News May 5, 2016

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