AW189
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : July 16, 2014
First Flight : December 22, 2011
Total Production : 312
The AgustaWestland AW189 is a twin-engine, 8-ton class multi-purpose helicopter designed in response to the growing market demand for higher payload, longer range and higher productivity. The aircraft is well suited for offshore transport, search and rescue, passenger transport and a variety of commercial missions. The AW189 is powered by two General Electric CT7-2E1 engines equipped with FADEC and built-in particle separators. Each engine is rated at 1,625-shp of power at takeoff. Its advanced avionics are intended to minimize pilot workload and single pilot IFR certification is also underway for the AW189 helicopter. AgustaWestland unveiled the AW189 at the Paris Air Show in June 2011. Aircraft certification was carried out in 2013 and first customer, Weststar, took delivery of the AW189 helicopter at the Farnborough International Airshow on July 16, 2014.
Model | Status | Year | Produced |
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AW189 | Active | 2014 | 312 |
AW189K | Active | 2020 | ? |
AW189
Group : Civil Helicopters
Status : Active
Origin : Italy
Contractors : Leonardo Helicopters*, HeliVert
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : July 16, 2014
First Flight : December 22, 2011
Total Production : 312
Unitary Cost : EUR €25 million
The AW189 airframe is aerodynamically efficient and the rotor design will ensure low fuel consumption, high cruise speed and an outstanding range. The spacious unobstructed cabin is configured with 16 seats as standard with an optional high density layout for 18 seats. With a 12 seats layout the aircraft can enjoy of ultra long range. The open architecture avionics suite includes a fully digital glass cockpit with four 8x10 inches displays (AMLCD), a 4-axis dual-duplex digital automatic flight control system (DAFCS) and dual Flight Management System (FMS). The avionics suite is compatible with the NextGen satellite-based IFR navigation and advanced communication and surveillance requirements. The AW189 has an all weather capability thanks to its Synthetic Vision System, which emulates the surrounding topography, and to the Enhanced Vision System which sees through darkness, smoke, dusk and light fog, further improving operational safety.
The aircraft's airframe, fuel system and seats has been designed to deliver the best structural crashworthiness and overall will meet the latest international safety requirements such as EASA/FAA Part 29, JAR OPS3 and EU-OPS. The main gearbox will have a 30 minutes dry-run capability. The AW189 will carry out takeoffs and landing with high payloads within safety margins. There is an emergency exit window for every two passengers. Emergency floatation aids enable the AW189 to remain stable in up to sea state 6 conditions, while life rafts are positioned for access directly from the helicopter cabin. The aircraft also incorporates advanced diagnostic tools to continuously monitor the health of systems. The air conditioning can operate with the power supplied by the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) without the main engines running.
Operators
Country | Status | State | Notes |
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![]() | Active | 2 | Aircraft ordered by Azerbaijan Airlines (2) |
![]() | Active | 12 | Aircraft ordered by Beijing Police (2); GD Helicopter Finance (10) |
![]() | Active | 3 | Aircraft ordered by Bel Air (3) |
![]() | Active | 12 | Aircraft ordered by Lease Corporation International (9); Milestone Aviation Group (3) |
![]() | Active | ? | |
![]() | Active | 6 | Aircraft ordered by Weststar Aviation Services (4); TPG Aeronautik (2) |
![]() | Active | 1 | Aircraft ordered by North Pole Investments (1) |
![]() | Active | 5 | Aircraft ordered by OHI Group (5) |
![]() | Active | 15 | Aircraft ordered by Gulf Helicopters (15) |
![]() | Active | 161 | Aircraft ordered by Rosneft (160) produced locally by HeliVert; Aviashelf (1) |
![]() | Active | ? | |
![]() | Active | 1 | Aircraft ordered by Kaan Air (1) |
![]() | Active | 3 | Aircraft ordered by Dubai Air Wing (1); Falcon Aviation Services (2) |
![]() | Active | 21 | Aircraft ordered by Exclases Holdings (2); Bristow Helicopters Ltd (15); Avincis Group (2); AAR Corp (2) |
![]() | Active | 49 | Aircraft ordered by Bristow Group (16); Era Group (15); Waypoint Leasing (6); PHI (12) |
![]() | Active | 2 | Aircraft ordered by Vietnam Helicopter Corporation (VNH) (2) |
Specifications
Notes | ||
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Crew | 2 | |
Number of Engines | 2 | |
Passengers | 16 | 18-seat high density layout possible |
Mass | ||
Max Takeoff Weight | 8,600 kilogram | |
Power | ||
Max Power at TakeOff | 3,250 shp |
Gear
Turboshaft Engines | ||
---|---|---|
CT7-2E1 | 2 |
AW189K
Group : Civil Helicopters
Status : Active
Origin : Italy
Contractors : Leonardo Helicopters*, HeliVert
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2020
First Flight : 2018
Total Production : ?
The Leonardo Helicopters AW189K is a further variant of the AW189 helicopter powered by two Safran Helicopter Engines Aneto-1K turboshafts. The new engines will increase and expand the flight performance of the AW189 aircraft. This variant is the first rotary-wing aircraft powered by the Aneto turboshaft family. The AW189K aircraft was launched in October 2017 and is scheduled to get the type certification in the fourth quarter of 2018 entering service thereafter or in 2019.
Operators
Country | Status | State | Notes |
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![]() | Active | ? | Aircraft ordered by Gulf Helicopters |
Specifications
Notes | ||
---|---|---|
Crew | 2 | |
Number of Engines | 2 | |
Passengers | 16 | |
Mass | ||
Max Takeoff Weight | 8,600 kilogram | |
Power | ||
Max Power at TakeOff | 5,000 shp |
Gear
Turboshaft Engines | ||
---|---|---|
Aneto-1K | 2 |
News
Bristow and Leonardo have finalized a long-term support package extending into the next decade for the AW139 and AW189 helicopter fleets, providing enhanced maintenance and
Deliveries planned over the 2027-2029 period The AW189 maintains its world’s leadership by fleet, number of customers and applications Leonardo leads the energy support
PHI agrees to 12 AW189s including firm orders and options plus extensive support partnership To date, nearly 150 AW189s have been ordered with 90+ delivered to operators
The new Framework Agreement includes 10 firm orders plus 10 options supporting Bristow fleet expansion plans from 2025 to 2028 The deal underscores Bristow’s success with
LYNN, MA | November 7, 2022 – GE’s CT7-2E1 hit a significant milestone with its 250th engine delivery.
Two AW189s with deliveries in 2022 and 2023 mark the entry of the type into the Chinese civil helicopter market The AW189 is the most successful helicopter in the super-medium
Gulf Helicopters will start operations with the AW189K in the second half of 2020 An all new variant of the successful AW189 super medium helicopter, with modern Safran
The contract includes the supply of three AW189s with deliveries expected to start in the 1Q2020 The order confirms the competitiveness of Leonardo’s modern product range
Order by official distributor of the AW169, AW139 and AW189 types in Japan Leonardo is the leader in the new generation light-intermediate, intermediate and super medium
The AW189K will feature new generation Aneto-1K engines by Safran Helicopter Engines The addition of this engine option will further extend the capability and versatility

Safran Helicopter Engines is unveiling its brand-new Aneto high power engine family at Helitech International, in London.
The addition of this AW189 operated by Aviashelf expands the success of the type as the bestselling helicopter in its weight category and in the Oil&Gas market both in Russia
Photo Gallery
March 2015

AW189 helicopter
February 2015

AgustaWestland AW169, AW139 and AW189 helicopters
March 2013

AgustaWestland AW189 helicopter
December 2011

AW189 helicopter first flight on December 22, 2011
Notes
State Latest Known holdings/Original Procurement
Com - Date of Commissioning
Decom - Date of Decommissioning
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