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AgustaWestland AW609 TiltRotor

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Specifications

Typical passenger capacity: 9
Range: 800nm
Cruise speed: 275 kts

Active fleet worldwide: 0
Available for charter worldwide: 0
Production dates: Currently in development. Certification due 2024

Engines: Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6B-67/PT6C-67 Series

Manufacturing data

For detailed information about the manufacture of this aircraft, please consult our sister publication Airframer: Leonardo AW609

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Type rating training providers

U.S.A.

Leonardo Helicopters Training Academy

Manufacturer

Italy

Leonardo Helicopters

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News from Business Air News

Italian Navy lends support to AW609 tiltrotor programme

July 1, 2024

The demonstration trials are the latest step taken under the activities carried out by a joint working group established in 2022 including Leonardo, the Italian Navy, the Italian Army and Guardia di Finanza.

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Weststar to introduce tiltrotor in Malaysia

May 28, 2023

The aircraft will be used to carry out a range of roles and missions in the country, supporting a further development of its operational capabilities tailored for the regional market requirements and expectations.

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First production AW609 tiltrotor makes maiden flight

October 21, 2022

Designated AC5, the aircraft performed initial in-flight evaluations of systems and general handling ahead of FAA certification. Three customers’ production aircraft are on the final assembly line in Philadelphia.

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June 6, 2022	Emirati pilot is first woman to fly AW609 tiltrotor
March 14, 2022	Leonardo to supply AW609s to European customer
October 5, 2021	Agusta makes a comeback as the VIP brand by Leonardo
September 12, 2020	Tokyo has an eye on AW609 for Ogasawara trips
January 7, 2020	AW609 tiltrotor lifts off in Philadelphia
April 30, 2019	AW609 final assembly is under way
March 26, 2019	Philadelphia academy to cater to tiltrotor and AW169
March 19, 2019	Nakanihon and Leonardo form AW609 working group
March 8, 2017	Leonardo AW609 prepares for icing trials
September 23, 2015	AW609 TiltRotor sets speed record on lengthy journey
March 13, 2015	AW609 TiltRotor agreement reached

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