Operating cost calculator

Leonardo AW109 Grand

A109Medium Turbine HelicopterCategory estimate

AgustaWestland AW109 Grand (A109S), stretched version of the A109 Power, 2005-2014.

Calculator pending. We're using Medium Turbine Helicopter category defaults. The figures below are estimates; real values will appear once the model has curated data in cost_specs.calculator_defaults.

Total US$/h

US$ 3,967

≈ R$ 22,121/h

@ 200 h/yr

US$/nm

US$ 25.43

≈ R$ 141.81/nm

156 kt cruise

Variable US$/h

US$ 1,851

≈ R$ 10,321/h

fuel + maint + handling

Fixed US$/yr

US$ 423,200

≈ R$ 2,359,975/yr

crew + hangar + insurance

FX rate: US$ 1 = R$ 5.58 · PTAX 11/10/2026 · R$ values are conversions of the US$ figures at the day's rate. Maintenance: US-based reference in dollars.

Scenario parameters

Hours per year

Min 50 · Max 2000 · Default 200

Operating region

Hangarage + landing fees

Crew model

Pilot costs

Flight attendants

Default: large cabin and ultra-long-range carry 1

Relief pilot (rotation)

Default: ultra-long-range on long missions carries 1

Fuel price source

Jet A1, basis for price per gallon

Fueling airport

Into-plane by airport (full state ICMS). Default: national average.

Fuel price (USD/gal)

Live: US$ 7.98/gal, leave blank to use it

Insured value (USD)

Default: US$ 4,000,000

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Variable × fixed mix (annualized)

Total US$ 793,348 / yr

47%

Variable

VariableUS$ 370,148
FixedUS$ 423,200

Cost lines (US$/yr)

Crew includes PIC + SIC + benefits; other lines per spec §6.

Category defaults, model without curated dataEngine program estimated by category

Line-by-line breakdown

Category	Line	Per hour	Per year
Variable	Fuel	US$ 757.74	US$ 151,548
Variable	Engine program	US$ 380.00	US$ 76,000
Variable	Airframe reserve	US$ 520.00	US$ 104,000
Variable	APU reserve	US$ 30.00	US$ 6,000
Variable	Landing / handling	US$ 33.00	US$ 6,600
Variable	Miscellaneous	US$ 130.00	US$ 26,000
Fixed	Hangarage	US$ 275.00	US$ 55,000
Fixed	Hull insurance	US$ 240.00	US$ 48,000
Fixed	Liability insurance	US$ 90.00	US$ 18,000
Fixed	Crew (PIC)	US$ 550.00	US$ 110,000
Fixed	Crew (SIC)	US$ 375.00	US$ 75,000
Fixed	Crew (benefits)	US$ 296.00	US$ 59,200
Fixed	Training	US$ 180.00	US$ 36,000
Fixed	Subscriptions	US$ 30.00	US$ 6,000
Fixed	Modernization reserve	US$ 80.00	US$ 16,000

Assumptions used

Fuel burn (cruise): 95 gal/h
Hangar base: US$ 55,000
Crew PIC (USD/yr): US$ 110,000
Region preset: Brazil, Southeast
Defaults source: Category (Medium Turbine Helicopter)
Single-pilot certified: No
Maintenance basis: US-based reference in dollars (engine programs are priced globally)
Engine program: Estimated from category
Fuel price used: US$ 7.98/gal
Variable cost source: view source · 2026-06

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These figures are estimates calculated by the Jet Tracker algorithm with editable assumptions and may contain errors: they are not a firm quote or an appraisal. Confirm with a broker, operator or appraiser before closing a deal.

Frequently asked questions about the cost

How much does it cost to operate the Leonardo AW109 Grand per hour?

Jet Tracker estimate: about US$ 3,802 per flight hour at 200 h/year, of which US$ 1,686 per hour is variable cost (fuel, engine program, maintenance reserves, fees) plus US$ 423,200 per year of fixed cost (crew, hangar, insurance, training).

How much does it cost per year to keep the Leonardo AW109 Grand flying 200 hours?

About US$ 760,431 per year (roughly R$ 4,240,542 at today's exchange rate), of which 44% is variable cost (depends on hours flown) and 56% is fixed cost (exists even with the aircraft parked).

How much fuel does the Leonardo AW109 Grand burn per hour, in cost?

About US$ 593 per flight hour, at the US$ 6.24 per gallon used in this simulation. Fuel is usually the largest variable cost item.

How much does the Leonardo AW109 Grand cost per nautical mile?

About US$ 24.37 per nautical mile, at a cruise speed of 156 kt. It is the right metric to compare aircraft of different speeds on the same route.

What is the difference between variable and fixed cost?

Variable cost only exists when the aircraft flies: fuel, engine program, hourly maintenance reserves and landing fees. Fixed cost exists even with the aircraft in the hangar: crew, hangarage, insurance, training and subscriptions. That is why total cost per hour falls the more hours per year the aircraft flies.

Estimates from the Jet Tracker cost engine under the assumptions shown in the calculator. They do not replace a quote from an operator, MRO or insurer.