A119 KoalaAW119 KX2014+
Cruise
Key changes
Detailed variants pending.
Family · 2 variants2000+
Leonardo AW119 KX
A119Medium Turbine Helicopter✓ in production2014 present
Range
510 NM · 945 km
MTOW
2,850 kg
Cruise
130 kt · 241 km/h
Seats
7
up to 7 passengers
New price
US$ 3.5M
Catalog reference, no research date
The Leonardo AW119 KX is a medium turbine helicopter in production since 2014. Price: a new Leonardo AW119 KX starts at US$ 3.5M; used, the market median is around US$ 2.3M. Median from Jet Tracker's price research as of 06/2026. It has a range of 510 nm, a cruise speed of 130 kt (241 km/h), up to 7 passengers. In Brazil there are 35 active units in the RAB-ANAC, excluding cancelled registrations. The AW119 KX family (2 variants) totals 41 active units. There are 20 aircraft from this family for sale today, across 25 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
limited data25 active listings (global)Jet Tracker curation · 6 sources · 6/4/2026
US$ 2.3MR$ 12.7M
market medianaging ≈ −6.8%/yr−34% vs Medium Turbine Helicopter median
Entry
US$ 2.0M
model year 2014
Best value
US$ 2.2M
model year 2015
Top of range
US$ 2.9M
model year 2019
Used vs new
−34%
catalog US$ 3.5M
Minimum
US$ 1.5M
R$ 8.3M
Median
US$ 2.3M
R$ 12.7M
Maximum
US$ 3.2M
R$ 17.6M
New · catalog referencein productionUS$ 3.5M · R$ 19.3M
Depreciation curve by year of manufacture
CAGR +7.3%/yr·2014→2019
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.
3 of 5 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 ≈ ×1.11 to ×1.39 on the aircraft value, already with ferry, ANAC nationalization, IPI and ICMS.
Through a qualified importer
US$ 1.7M – 3.8M
R$ 9.2M – 21.0M · Agreement 75/91 · IPI + ICMS ~7 to 12%
Direct import
US$ 1.9M – 4.4M
R$ 10.6M – 24.5M · 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$ 1.7K/h
R$ 9.6K/h · Variable/h
- Fixed/yr
- US$ 379.9K
- Total/h @ 200 hrs/yr
- US$ 3.6K/h
Charter · 🌎 World
US$ 2.2K – 2.9K/h
R$ 12.1K – 16.0K/h
Charter · 🇧🇷 Brazil
US$ 2.5K – 3.8K/h
R$ 13.8K – 20.9K/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 · 6 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. 4 of 5 model years have an observed listing. The rest are estimates from the market curve between model years and are flagged in the chart.
- helitrader.com - Leonardo AW119Kx for sale
- AvBuyer - Leonardo AW119Kx for sale
- GlobalAir - Agusta AW119 Koala for sale
- Aircraft Cost Calculator - Leonardo AW119 Kx
- AIR.ONE OEM Showroom / aircraft pricing guides - AW119Kx
- compreavioes.com.br / aviadores.com.br - AW119 Koala BR
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)
300
The Leonardo AW119 Kx is a medium-category turbine helicopter, in production since 2014 and identified by ICAO code A119. It reaches 510 nm, cruises at 130 kt, has a ceiling of 15,000 ft and a maximum takeoff weight of 2,850 kg, seating up to 7 occupants in a typical configuration of 6 seats. The reference price of a new unit is US$3.5 million. On this page you will find the complete spec sheet, the estimated operating cost per flight hour and the aircraft of this type registered in Brazil.
Detailed specs
Performance
- Engine
- 1x Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6B-37A turboshaft
- Engine type
- Single-turbine 1,000 shp
- Max speed
- 165 kt
- Endurance
- 4 h
- Fuel
- 768 L
- Fuel
- 202.9 gal
- Main rotor blades
- 4
- Rate of climb
- 2,000 ft/min
- Service ceiling
- 17,500 ft
- Hover ceiling (IGE)
- 11,000 ft
- Hover ceiling (OGE)
- 7,300 ft
- Main rotor diameter
- 11 m
Cabin and comfort
- Doors
- 2 front doors + 2 rear sliding doors
- Optional air conditioning
- Yes
- Configuration
- 7-8 seats (1+6/7), same cabin as AW109 Power
- Typical configuration
- High Density 7
- Passengers (max)
- 7
- Useful load
- 1,230 kg
- Cabin volume
- 3.45 m³
- Noise attenuation
- Italian VIP cabin, premium acoustic insulation for single-turbine
- Passengers (typical)
- 6
- Baggage compartment
- 30 cu ft
Avionics and engines
- FMS
- Garmin GTN 750H integrated
- Cockpit
- Garmin G1000H NXi complete glass cockpit (3 displays)
- Autopilot
- Genesys Aerosystems IDU-450 4-axis optional
- Flight deck
- Garmin G1000 NXi
- Transponder
- Garmin GTX 345R with ADS-B Out/In
- IFR certified
- IFR single-pilot certified from the factory
- Weather radar
- Garmin GWX 70/75 optional
- Synthetic vision
- Yes
Operating costs
- Data source
- Aircraft Cost Calculator - Leonardo AW119 Kx (https://www.aircraftcostcalculator.com/AircraftOperatingCosts/529/Leonardo+AW119+Kx) · Conklin & de Decker - Leonardo Helicopters AW119 Kx operating costs & specs · HeliHub / Pratt & Whitney Canada - PT6B-37A TBO increased to 4,500 hours (2015) · AvBuyer - Leonardo AW119 Kx vs Bell 407 GXi vs Airbus H125 comparison · Sloane Helicopters / Leonardo - AW119 Kx specifications (PT6B-37A, 1,002 shp, 131 kt cruise, 7 seats)
- Fuel burn
- 53 gal/h
- Last updated
- 2026
- Rotor overhaul interval
- 4,000 h
- Market price (low)
- US$ 1,800,000
- Engine overhaul interval
- 3,500 h
- Market price (high)
- US$ 3,500,000
External dimensions
- Overall length
- 12.92 m
- Wingspan
- 10.83 m
- Height
- 3.6 m
Weights & fuel
- Operating empty weight (OEW)
- 1,483 kg
- Maximum takeoff weight (MTOW)
- 2,850 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 768 L
- Fuel capacity
- 1,375 lb
Cabin
Standard configuration
1 zone6 typical passengers · 7 maxHigh density (7)
Typical factory configuration (curated data). The drawing below is schematic and at approximate scale; the actual layout varies by interior and year.
Cabin to scale: cross-section and profile
front cross-section · person = 1.75 m
Length
2.1 m
Width
1.61 m
Height
1.28 m
Volume
3.45 m³
Baggage
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Differences between variants
History
The AW119 family debuted in 1995 as the Agusta A119 Koala
Agusta certified the A119 Koala in 1995, the first Italian attempt at a VIP single-turbine derived from the A109 family. The current KX variant was certified in 2014 with Garmin G1000H NXi and avionics updates. Production plants in Vergiate (Italy) and AgustaWestland Philadelphia (US), Leonardo's only plant in the US, dedicated to the AW119 and AW139 for the North American market. More than 250 units produced in almost 30 years.
Brazil Fleet
Lineage
Model with no documented lineage in the manufacturer's line.
Curiosities and highlights
Benefits
Cruise speed 130 kt, aerodynamic heritage from the AW109
The AW119 KX has a maximum cruise speed of 130 kt, a single-turbine in the same price range as the H125 and Bell 407 GXi. The speed comes from its AW109 heritage (a 154 KTAS twin): 4-blade soft-in-plane rotor, optimized dynamics and an aerodynamic fuselage. For executive missions and US rural EMS (Air Methods' large fleet), speed reduces flight time and increases productivity. Operating cost of ~USD 950/h is competitive.
Italian VIP cabin inherited from the AW109 at single-turbine cost
The AW119 KX's unique differentiator vs. single-turbine competitors: a cabin identical to the AW109 Power, up to 7 PAX, premium acoustic insulation, Italian design, luxury materials, customizable VIP configurations. The H125 and Bell 407 GXi offer more utilitarian cabins. For operators who want an 'Italian VIP' at USD 3.4M without going to the AW109 GrandNew (USD 8.5M), the AW119 KX is a unique proposition. Resale ROI is also superior, as the cabin is valued in the VIP market.
Range 514 nm, the long-range single-turbine champion
The AW119 KX has a range of 514 nm, 50%+ higher than the H125 (357 nm) and Bell 407 GXi (332 nm). Fuel tank of 768 L vs. 540 L for the H125 + aerodynamic cabin = real endurance of 4h. It allows long-range EMS HEMS missions, SP-Brasília nonstop executive transport (~450 nm) and utility operation in remote regions (Amazon, Pantanal) without intermediate refueling. A decisive competitive advantage for some niches.
Limitations
Single-engine VFR/IFR limited, no Cat A certification for urban vertiports
As a single-turbine, the AW119 KX does not have Category A certification, so it is not approved for operation at urban vertiports with OEI mins (Pier 6 NYC, Battersea London, some Brazilian VIP helipads). For VIP corporate missions in urban centers with restrictions, a twin-engine (AW109 GrandNew, Bell 429) is required. The AW119 KX stays in regional executive, rural EMS, police and single VFR/IFR-light utility, a dominant segment but with the urban VIP niche excluded.
Curiosities
Air Methods operates a large AW119 fleet in US rural EMS
Air Methods, the largest EMS operator in the US with 350+ helicopters, operates a significant fleet of AW119 KX in rural HEMS (Helicopter Emergency Medical Service); the 130 kt speed reduces on-scene to hospital time, with low operating cost (USD 950/h vs. USD 1,500/h for the H135 twin), and the 7 PAX cabin allows 1 stretcher + 4 ATLS providers. The AW119 fleet is dominant in rural states (Texas, Oklahoma, Wyoming, Montana). Competitors Bell 407 GXi and H125 are also present but with lower market share in EMS HEMS.
Air Methods
Catalogued accidents
Sources: NTSB, CENIPA, Aviation Safety Network
5/8/2012· BR· PIRANHAS
PP-CGOEngine failure in flight
Leonardo AW119 KX 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
25 operational aircraft owned by companies in the ANAC registry (RAB), across the AW119 KX family (2 variants). Each opens the profile with owner, operator, status and history.
PP-AMIPP-BDAPR-FKBPR-FKDPR-FKGPR-PMGPR-PMMPR-POSPS-BLEPS-BLOPS-BLUPS-COAPS-EMEPS-GODPS-IBAPS-IBCPS-IBDPS-IBEPS-IBFPS-IBGPS-IBHPS-IBIPS-KETPS-USAPT-GMG
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Leonardo AW119 KX cost?
The catalog reference for a new Leonardo AW119 KX is US$ 3.5M, without a verified factory list price. On the used market the value varies with year and flight hours; see real listings on this model's Market tab.
What is the range of the Leonardo AW119 KX?
The maximum range is 510 nm (510 NM · 945 km).
How fast is the Leonardo AW119 KX?
Cruise speed is 130 kt, equivalent to 241 km/h.
How many passengers does the Leonardo AW119 KX seat?
The Leonardo AW119 KX seats up to 7 passengers, crew not included.
How many Leonardo AW119 KX are there in Brazil?
There are 35 active units in the RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/9/2026): operational, mark reservation or suspended, excluding cancelled registrations. The AW119 KX family (2 variants) totals 41 active units.
Who operates the Leonardo AW119 KX in Brazil?
9 distinct operators operate 23 units of the Leonardo AW119 KX in the RAB-ANAC: 4 in air taxi (RBAC 135) and 19 in private operation (RBAC 91), concentrated in DF, SP and PR (data as of 11/9/2026). Another 3 units are under registration reservation (tail number reserved, not yet operating). Not included in that count: 9 units run by public bodies (police, fire departments or government). 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 AW119 KX per hour?
Jet Tracker estimate: about US$ 3,639 per flight hour at 200 h/year, of which US$ 1,739 per hour is variable cost (fuel, engine program, maintenance reserves) plus US$ 379,950 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.