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A1091976+in productionAW109 Power1996–2014AW109 Grand2005–2014AW109 GrandNew2008–2022
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Leonardo Helicopters

Leonardo AW109 GrandNew

A109
Medium Turbine HelicopterDiscontinued2008–2022
Range
450 NM · 833 km
MTOW
3,175 kg
Cruise
153 kt · 283 km/h
Seats
6
up to 6 passengers
Used price
US$ 5.0M

The Leonardo AW109 GrandNew is a medium turbine helicopter produced between 2008 and 2022. Price: the Leonardo AW109 GrandNew is out of production and, used, the market median is around US$ 5.0M. Median from Jet Tracker's price research as of 06/2026. It has a range of 450 nm, a cruise speed of 153 kt (283 km/h), up to 6 passengers. In Brazil there are 52 active units in the RAB-ANAC, excluding cancelled registrations. The AW109 Power family (4 variants) totals 155 active units. There are 75 aircraft from this family for sale today, across 90 listings on the portals Jet Tracker tracks (global market, not Brazil only).

Source: RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/9/2026) and Jet Tracker catalog (spec sheet reviewed on 11/6/2026).

Acquisition price · pre-owned market
90 active listings (global)Jet Tracker curation · 7 sources · 6/4/2026
US$ 5.0MR$ 27.6M
market medianaging ≈ −4.8%/yr+85% vs Medium Turbine Helicopter median
Entry
US$ 3.5M
model year 2009
Best value
US$ 5.0M
model year 2013
Top of range
US$ 6.5M
model year 2016
Basis
Listings
real listings
Minimum
US$ 3.3M
R$ 18.2M
Median
US$ 5.0M
R$ 27.6M
Maximum
US$ 6.5M
R$ 35.8M
Depreciation curve by year of manufacture
CAGR +5.0%/yr·2009→2020
Market median by vintage (USD). Light-blue band = min/max range observed across real listings. Points without reliable public listings (n ≤ 1) use Bluebook/curve interpolation and are flagged as lower confidence.
7 of 8 points with reduced confidence (n ≤ 1 listing observed). The estimate for these years comes from Aircraft Bluebook / market-curve interpolation, not from direct listings.
Landed in Brazil

Index ≈ ×1.09 to ×1.35 on the aircraft value, already with ferry, ANAC nationalization, IPI and ICMS.

Through a qualified importer
US$ 3.6M – 7.5M
R$ 19.8M – 41.3M · Agreement 75/91 · IPI + ICMS ~7 to 12%
Direct import
US$ 4.2M – 8.8M
R$ 22.9M – 48.4M · IPI + full ICMS ~25 to 32%

Market estimate: value + ferry + ANAC nationalization + taxes, no legal review. II, PIS and COFINS are 0% for aircraft (NCM 88.02); IPI is 6.5% (3.25% for air taxi) until Dec 31, 2026; ~4% ICMS only through a qualified importer (Agreement 75/91).

Cost per flight hour
Operate · owned
US$ 1.9K/h
R$ 10.6K/h · Variable/h
Fixed/yr
US$ 538.5K
Total/h @ 200 hrs/yr
US$ 4.6K/h
Charter · 🌎 World
US$ 2.5K – 4.5K/h
R$ 13.8K – 24.8K/h
Charter · 🇧🇷 Brazil
US$ 2.6K – 4.1K/h
R$ 14.3K – 22.6K/h

Operate = direct cost/hour (fuel + maintenance + engine); excludes fixed costs (hangar, crew, insurance). World: hourly rate published by charter operators. Brazil: charter is quoted per leg, so the hourly figure is an estimate from route quotes.

How we read this price · 7 sources · researched 6/4/2026

Median and price range for pre-owned aircraft, compiled by Jet Tracker from asking prices in listings and the price guides in the sources below, checked on 6/4/2026. 5 of 8 model years have an observed listing. The rest are estimates from the market curve between model years and are flagged in the chart.

PTAX · R$ 5.5127 / US$ · 11/09/2026

Market estimates for guidance only, not a firm quote. Confirm the value with a broker/appraiser before any transaction.

Temporal identity

First flight
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FAA cert.
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ANAC cert.
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Deliveries start
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Units produced (this variant)
235

The AW109 GrandNew is one of the executive versions of Leonardo's (formerly AgustaWestland) AW109 family, produced between 2008 and 2022. It is a turbine helicopter for executive transport, with up to 7 occupants and a typical configuration of 6, a range of 450 nm, a cruise speed of 153 kt, a service ceiling of 19,600 ft and a maximum takeoff weight of 3,175 kg; the reference price of a new unit is US$6.5 million. With production ended, buyers in Brazil work with the used market, and this page has the spec sheet, the estimated operating costs and the fleet registered in the country.

Detailed specs

Performance

Engines
2x Pratt & Whitney Canada PW207C turboshafts
Engine type
Twin-turbine 735 shp each
Max speed
168 kt
Empty weight
1,855 kg
Endurance
4 h
Fuel
720 L
Fuel
190.2 gal
Main rotor blades
4
Rate of climb
1,750 ft/min
Service ceiling
19,600 ft
Hover ceiling (IGE)
15,600 ft
Hover ceiling (OGE)
10,000 ft
Main rotor diameter
11 m

Cabin and comfort

Doors
2 front doors + 2 large rear sliding doors
Optional air conditioning
Yes
Configuration
7-8 VIP seats (1+1+5/6), leather executive seats, optional partition
Typical configuration
Crew 1 + Vip 5
Passengers (max)
6
Useful load
1,320 kg
Optional lavatory
Yes
Noise attenuation
VIP cabin, premium acoustic insulation, optional partitions
Passengers (typical)
6
Baggage compartment
30 cu ft

Avionics and engines

FMS
Universal UNS-1Lw or dual Garmin GTN 750
Cockpit
Genesys IDU-680 full glass cockpit (4 displays)
Autopilot
Genesys 4-axis with SAS and auto-hover
Flight deck
Universal
Transponder
Garmin GTX 345R with ADS-B Out/In
IFR certified
IFR dual-pilot factory certified + Cat A operations
Weather radar
Garmin GWX 70/75
Synthetic vision
Yes

Operating costs

Data source
https://conklindedecker.jetsupport.com/details/Leonardo%20Helicopters%20AW109%20GrandNew · https://www.aircraftcostcalculator.com/AircraftOperatingCosts/419/Leonardo+109+Grand+New · https://aviacost.com/aircraft-operating-cost-calculator/leonardo-aw109-grand · https://boltflight.com/leonardo-agusta-westland-109-grand-new-price-and-operating-costs/ · https://www.rtx.com/en/prattwhitney/services/pwc-engine-services/maintenance-programs/esp-maintenance-program · https://www.aviationpros.com/aircraft-maintenance-technology/engines-parts/aircraft-engines/turbine-engines-parts/press-release/10887817/pratt-whitney-canada-corp-new-tbo-program-for-pw206-and-pw207-engines
Fuel burn
67 gal/h
Last updated
2026
Rotor overhaul interval
4,000 h
Market price (low)
US$ 3,500,000
Engine overhaul interval
4,000 h
Market price (high)
US$ 8,200,000

External dimensions

Overall length
12.96 m
Wingspan
10.83 m
Height
3.4 m

Weights & fuel

Maximum takeoff weight (MTOW)
3,175 kg
Fuel capacity
720 L
Fuel capacity
1,289 lb

Cabin

Standard configuration
1 zone6 typical passengers1 crewVIP 5 seats

Typical factory configuration (curated data). The drawing below is schematic and at approximate scale; the actual layout varies by interior and year.

Length
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Width
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Height
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Baggage
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Differences between variants

A109AW109 Power1996–2014
Cruise

Key changes

Detailed variants pending.

AW109 PowerAW109 Grand2005–2014
RangeMTOWCruiseCeiling

Key changes

Detailed variants pending.

AW109 GrandAW109 GrandNew2008–2022
RangeMTOWCruiseCeiling

Key changes

Detailed variants pending.

History

AW109 family debuted in 1976 as the Agusta A109 Hirundo

The AW109 family was born as the Agusta A109 Hirundo in 1976, the first Italian commercial twin-turbine. Maiden flight in August 1971, certification in 1975. The lineage evolved through generations: A109 Mk II (1981), A109 Power (1996), AW109 GrandNew (2008), AW109 Trekker (2014, skid utility version). More than 1,100 A109/AW109 units produced in almost 50 years. Vergiate (Lombardy, Italy) is the historic AgustaWestland plant (later Leonardo Helicopters in 2017). The GrandNew is the definitive luxury VIP version of the family.

2008Leonardo Helicopters

End of production - 2022

2022

Brazil Fleet

The Leonardo AW109 GrandNew is a twin-engine helicopter with a 450 nm range and a 153 kt cruise speed, one of the executive versions of the AW109 family, out of production since 2022. The up-to-date RAB-ANAC registration count, summed across the variants of the AW109 Power family, is in the Brazil Fleet section of this page, and the breakdown by status is in the model's Analytics.

According to the EASA type certificate data sheet (TCDS EASA.R.005, issue of 24 Jun 2026), GrandNew is the marketing name of the AW109SP, certified by EASA on 25 May 2009. Compared with the A109S (the Grand), the AW109SP brought a hybrid metal and composite fuselage, a four-channel digital autopilot and a cockpit with four displays. The data sheet describes a light twin with a four-blade main rotor and retractable tricycle landing gear, two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW207C engines, a 3,175 kg maximum mass, a minimum crew of one pilot and up to seven passengers.

Out of production, the model can only be bought pre-owned. The pre-owned median and open listings, kept up to date, are in the price card and the For sale now card of this page.

Reviewed on 26/10/2026. Every number carries its source (manufacturer, certification authority or trade publication, with date); live fleet and market figures are in this page's sections.

208 registrations in the RAB across the AW109 Power family (4 variants), all statuses

Full analysis: listing, mark reservations, charts and change log in the ANAC Monitor.

Open Analytics

Lineage

Model with no documented lineage in the manufacturer's line.

Curiosities and highlights

Benefits

Speed of 154 KTAS, speed champion among VIP light twins

The AW109 GrandNew has a cruise speed of 154 KTAS, one of the highest in the light-twin segment (vs. Bell 429 135 KTAS, H135 137 KTAS, AW119 156 KTAS single). It allows SP-Rio executive missions in 1:30h, regional sweeps within a 200 nm radius. For corporate customers who value flight time (high-net-worth executives), speed is decisive; the AW109 GrandNew competes directly with the S-76 (145 KTAS) and Bell 430 (138 KTAS) in the VIP twin niche.

Italian VIP cabin with premium acoustic insulation

Leonardo is an Italian benchmark in luxury design; the AW109 GrandNew cabin offers corporate jet level acoustic insulation (cabin noise ~78 dB in cruise), Connolly leather seats, optional cockpit-cabin divider, optional lavatory, 4-zone climate control and LED mood lighting. Customizable executive configurations; head-of-state customers (United Kingdom, Italy, Argentina, etc.) and billionaires (Roman Abramovich, etc.) chose the AW109 for its superior sensory experience.

Cat A operations + IFR dual-pilot enable all corporate missions

The AW109 GrandNew is certified for Category A operations (takeoff with 1 engine inoperative in critical conditions) and IFR dual-pilot, enabling operations at urban VIP vertiports with guaranteed OEI capability (e.g., Pier 6 Heliport NYC, Battersea Heliport London) and all-weather IFR executive missions. Combined with 154 KTAS performance, it is a unique proposition among VIP light twins. Competitors Bell 429 and H135 offer Cat A but with smaller cabins.

Limitations

MSRP of USD 8.5M is premium-end, Bell 429 and H135 are cheaper alternatives

The AW109 GrandNew has an MSRP of USD 8.5M, the top end of VIP light twins, 13% above the Bell 429 (USD 7.5M) and 89% above the H135 (USD 4.5M). For customers with a USD 5-7M budget, the options are the Bell 429 or the H135 in a VIP configuration. The AW109 GrandNew makes sense for customers who value the Italian brand, premium design and superior speed: high-net-worth individuals, heads of state, some top-tier corporate operators.

Curiosities

British royal family and Roman Abramovich among AW109 customers

The AW109 customer list (all variants) includes iconic figures: the British Royal Family (King Charles III operates Eclipse-painted G-XAGW); businessman Roman Abramovich (former Chelsea FC owner) has 2 AW109s; Donald Trump operates an S-76B but had an A109; Lakshmi Mittal (ArcelorMittal) operates an AW109; F1 driver Lewis Hamilton has an AW109. The aircraft became a status symbol for European high-net-worth individuals, comparable to the Bombardier Global in jet rankings. In Brazil it is present in the fleets of discreet billionaires and in some VIP air charter operators.

FlightAware / FAA Records

Catalogued accidents

Sources: NTSB, CENIPA, Aviation Safety Network

8/31/2012· BR· ANGRA DOS REIS
PP-LOS
Minor

Other

Leonardo AW109 GrandNew for sale now

Listed aircraft with a page on Jet Tracker, from the lowest asking price up. Asking is not the closing price; portals and the reading date are on each page.

Registrations in Brazil

103 operational aircraft owned by companies in the ANAC registry (RAB), across the AW109 Power family (4 variants). Each opens the profile with owner, operator, status and history.

PP-AGTPP-BBDPP-BEBPP-BSRPP-CATPP-CFOPP-CMFPP-COSPP-CRGPP-FFAPP-HRKPP-HVNPP-IDBPP-IIIPP-JEFPP-JTRPP-KLUPP-LRSPP-MFTPP-MGZPP-MMCPP-MPEPP-MSVPP-PACPP-PSTPP-SAFPP-SAXPP-SKAPP-SLTPP-SUNPP-UUUPP-VENPP-YMMPR-ADJPR-AGWPR-AHVPR-BBCPR-BIAPR-BLAPR-BTIPR-CAMPR-CRUPR-CSNPR-DIZPR-DNIPR-FMGPR-FMYPR-FSPPR-GCPPR-HAHPR-HAIPR-HTKPR-IGVPR-JOMPR-JORPR-KYYPR-LAFPR-MJQPR-MMKPR-MPAPR-MRAPR-MRCPR-OHMPR-PINPR-ROSPR-SSKPR-TJRPR-UASPR-XANPR-YBWPR-YQWPS-AAYPS-BCWPS-CCMPS-CFHPS-CHFPS-CMFPS-EKRPS-ERCPS-FPSPS-HGPPS-JKOPS-MFAPS-NFGPS-TKKPS-TMKPS-TUTPT-ALAPT-FJMPT-FRVPT-LIAPT-MTXPT-SDAPT-SSTPT-STCPT-SVBPT-TNTPT-TPOPT-YKKPT-YNDPT-YTMPT-YVJPU-KSJ

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Leonardo AW109 GrandNew cost?

The Leonardo AW109 GrandNew is out of production, so there is no factory price. On the used market the median is around US$ 5.0M, varying with year and flight hours; see real listings on this model's Market tab. Reference value as of 06/2026.

What is the range of the Leonardo AW109 GrandNew?

The maximum range is 450 nm (450 NM · 833 km).

How fast is the Leonardo AW109 GrandNew?

Cruise speed is 153 kt, equivalent to 283 km/h.

How many passengers does the Leonardo AW109 GrandNew seat?

The Leonardo AW109 GrandNew seats up to 6 passengers, crew not included.

How many Leonardo AW109 GrandNew are there in Brazil?

There are 52 active units in the RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/9/2026): operational, mark reservation or suspended, excluding cancelled registrations. The AW109 Power family (4 variants) totals 155 active units.

Who operates the Leonardo AW109 GrandNew in Brazil?

44 distinct operators operate 46 units of the Leonardo AW109 GrandNew in the RAB-ANAC: 1 in air taxi (RBAC 135) and 45 in private operation (RBAC 91), concentrated in SP, RJ and SC (data as of 11/9/2026). Another 4 units are under registration reservation (tail number reserved, not yet operating). Not included in that count: 1 unit run by a public body (police, fire department or government) and 1 unit with no operating class in the RAB. Name, fleet and state of each operator are on this model's Analytics tab and in the operators directory.

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

Jet Tracker estimate: about US$ 4,607 per flight hour at 200 h/year, of which US$ 1,914 per hour is variable cost (fuel, engine program, maintenance reserves) plus US$ 538,500 per year of fixed cost (crew, hangar, insurance), under Jet Tracker's default assumptions (Southeast Brazil, in-house crew, 200 h/year). Run your own scenario on this model's Costs tab.

What is the market for the Leonardo AW109 GrandNew like in Brazil?

The Leonardo AW109 GrandNew is a twin-engine helicopter with a 450 nm range and a 153 kt cruise speed, one of the executive versions of the AW109 family, out of production since 2022. The up-to-date RAB-ANAC registration count, summed across the variants of the AW109 Power family, is in the Brazil Fleet section of this page, and the breakdown by status is in the model's Analytics.

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