AW109 PowerAW109 Grand2005–2014
RangeMTOWCruiseCeiling
Key changes
Detailed variants pending.
Family · 3 variants1996–2022
Leonardo Helicopters AW109 GrandNew
A109Medium Turbine HelicopterDiscontinued2008–2022
Range
459 NM · 850 km
MTOW
3.175 kg
Cruise
150 kt · 278 km/h
Seats
6
up to 6 passengers
Used price
US$ 5.0M
The Leonardo Helicopters AW109 GrandNew is a medium turbine helicopter produced between 2008 and 2022. It has a range of 459 nm, a cruise speed of 150 kt (278 km/h), up to 6 passengers. Out of production; on the used market the median is around US$ 5.0M. In Brazil there are 56 units registered in the RAB-ANAC. The AW109 Power family (3 variants) totals 203 units. There are 14 aircraft from this family for sale today, across 15 listings on the portals Jet Tracker tracks (global market, not Brazil only).
Source: RAB-ANAC (data as of 9/22/2026) and Jet Tracker catalog (spec sheet reviewed on 9/7/2026).
Acquisition price · pre-owned market
15 active listings (global)Jet Tracker curation · 7 sources · 04/06/2026
US$ 5.0 miR$ 25.6 mi
market medianaging ≈ −4.8%/yr+85% vs Helicóptero Medium Turbine median
Entry
US$ 3.5 mi
model year 2009
Best value
US$ 5.0 mi
model year 2013
Top of range
US$ 6.5 mi
model year 2016
Basis
Listings
real listings
Minimum
US$ 3.3 mi
R$ 16.9 mi
Median
US$ 5.0 mi
R$ 25.6 mi
Maximum
US$ 6.5 mi
R$ 33.3 mi
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 ≈ ×1.06 to ×1.29 on the aircraft value, already with ferry, ANAC nationalization and ICMS.
Air taxi
US$ 3.5 mi – 7.1 mi
R$ 17.8 mi – 36.1 mi · ICMS Agreement 75/91 · ~4 to 5%
Private use
US$ 3.9 mi – 8.4 mi
R$ 20.2 mi – 42.8 mi · ICMS ~18 to 25%
Market estimate: value + ferry + ANAC nationalization + ICMS, no legal review. Federal taxes (II/IPI/PIS/COFINS) ~0% for aircraft (NCM 88.02); the weight is the state ICMS, higher for private use.
Cost per flight hour
Operate · owned
US$ 1.9 mil/h
R$ 9.5 mil/h · Variable/h
- Fixed/yr
- US$ 538.5 mil
- Total/h @ 400 hrs/yr
- US$ 3.2 mil/h
Charter · 🌎 World
US$ 2.5 mil – 4.5 mil/h
R$ 12.8 mil – 23.0 mil/h
Charter · 🇧🇷 Brazil
US$ 2.6 mil – 4.1 mil/h
R$ 13.3 mil – 21.0 mil/h
Operate = direct cost/hour (fuel + maintenance + engine); excludes fixed costs (hangar, crew, insurance). World: Paramount lists ~US$4,050/hr avg; broader twin-heli market US$2,500-4,500/hr (Paramount/Jettly). BR: Flapper twin-engine helicopter R$14,000-22,000/hr -> approx US$2,600-4,100/hr at ~5.35 BRL/USD.
How we read this price · 7 sources · researched 04/06/2026
Pre-owned: GlobalAir 30-yr AW109SP GrandNew range US$3.3M-3.7M; Aircraft Bluebook Summer 2024 (via AvBuyer) avg retail by year 2012 $4.5M / 2013 $5.0M / 2014 $5.5M / 2015 $6.0M / 2016 $6.5M; Paramount pre-owned avg $4.2M, new $5.5M; Controller new-position $3.65M. Real asking: Jet Store/aeronavesavenda BR 2015 s/n 2,383.5h US$6,175,000 (nationalized BR). Median ~$5.0M, floor ~$3.3M (older/high-time), ceiling ~$6.5M (Bluebook 2016). DOC ~$1,700/hr variable (aircraftcostcalculator 300h scenario variable $433,551/300=$1,445/hr; general direct-cost ref $1,200-1,700/hr). Fits heli_medium_turbine band 1.5-12M. Sources accessed 2026-06-04/05.
- AvBuyer - Leonardo AW109SP GrandNew for sale, WebFetch 2026-06-04: live listings (2020 JETY 77h, Sloane sold units, 2027 new positions); Bluebook by-year refs
- AvBuyer - Agusta AW109 Grand New for sale, WebFetch 2026-06-04: 2016 Collectiv Aviation 2,400h listing; Bluebook table 2012 $4.5M -> 2016 $6.5M
- GlobalAir - Grand New 109SP for sale, WebSearch/WebFetch 2026-06-04: 30-yr pricing range US$3.3M-3.7M; 0 live units at fetch time
- Jet Store Aviation - Agusta AW109 SP GrandNew 2015, WebFetch 2026-06-04: real asking US$6,175,000, 2015, 2,383.5h, Sao Paulo BR, nationalized
- aeronavesavenda.com - AW109SP Grand New (Brazil), WebFetch 2026-06-04: BR listings 2011 & 2013, valor sob consulta, R$10-35M (~US$2-7M)
- Aircraft Cost Calculator - Leonardo 109 Grand New, WebSearch 2026-06-04: 300h/$7 fuel variable $433,551 (~$1,445/hr); 450h scenario total $1,771/hr
- Controller.com - Leonardo/Agusta AW109SP GrandNew, WebSearch 2026-06-04: new-position pricing ~US$3,650,000
PTAX · R$ 5,12 / US$ · 22/09/2026
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
235
O AW109 GrandNew é uma das versões executivas da família AW109 da Leonardo (antiga AgustaWestland), produzida entre 2008 e 2022. É um helicóptero de turbina para transporte executivo, com até 7 ocupantes e configuração típica de 6, alcance de 459 nm, velocidade de cruzeiro de 150 kt, teto de serviço de 19.600 ft e peso máximo de decolagem de 3.175 kg; o preço de referência de unidade nova é de US$ 6,5 milhões. Com a produção encerrada, quem compra no Brasil trabalha com o mercado de usados, e nesta página estão a ficha técnica, os custos operacionais estimados e a frota registrada no país.
Detailed specs
Performance
- Engines
- 2x Pratt & Whitney Canada PW207C turboeixos
- Range Nm
- 446
- Tipo de motor
- Twin-turbine 735 shp cada
- Max Speed Kt
- 168
- Velocidade de cruzeiro
- 154 kt
- Empty Weight Kg
- 1.855
- Endurance Hours
- 4
- Fuel Capacity L
- 720
- Combustível
- 190,2 gal
- Main Rotor Blades
- 4
- Razão de subida
- 1.750 ft/min
- Teto de serviço
- 19.600 ft
- Hover Ceiling Ige Ft
- 11.800
- Hover Ceiling Oge Ft
- 6.500
- Main Rotor Diameter M
- 11
- Max Takeoff Weight Kg
- 3.175
Cabin and comfort
- Doors
- 2 portas frontais + 2 sliding doors traseiras grandes
- Ac Optional
- Sim
- Configuration
- 7-8 lugares VIP (1+1+5/6), poltronas executivas em couro, divisória opcional
- Configuração típica
- Crew 1 + Vip 5
- Passengers Max
- 6
- Useful Load Kg
- 1.320
- Lavatory Optional
- Sim
- Noise Attenuation
- Cabine VIP, isolamento acústico premium, divisórias opcionais
- Passengers Typical
- 6
- Baggage Compartment Cuft
- 30
Avionics and engines
- Fms
- Universal UNS-1Lw ou Garmin GTN 750 dual
- Cockpit
- Genesys IDU-680 glass cockpit completo (4 telas)
- Autopilot
- Genesys 4-eixos com SAS e auto-hover
- Painel de voo
- Universal
- Transponder
- Garmin GTX 345R com ADS-B Out/In
- Ifr Certified
- IFR dual-pilot certificado de fábrica + Cat A operations
- Weather Radar
- Garmin GWX 70/75
- Synthetic Vision
- Sim
Operating costs
- Fonte de dados
- 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 Gph
- 100
- Msrp 2024 Usd
- 8.500.000
- Última atualização
- 2026
- Hourly Operating Usd
- 1.700
- Rotor Overhaul Period Hours
- 4.000
- Current Market Price Usd Low
- 3.500.000
- Engine Overhaul Period Hours
- 4.000
- Current Market Price Usd High
- 8.200.000
External dimensions
- Comprimento total
- 12,96 m
- Envergadura
- 10,83 m
- Altura
- 3,4 m
Weights & fuel
- Peso máximo de decolagem (MTOW)
- 3.175 kg
- Capacidade de combustível
- 720 L
- Capacidade de combustível
- 1.289 lb
Cabin
Standard configuration
1 zona6 typical passengers1 tripulanteVIP 5 lug.
Typical factory configuration (curated data). The drawing below is schematic and at approximate scale; the actual layout varies by interior and year.
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Differences between variants
AW109 GrandAW109 GrandNew2008–2022
RangeMTOWCruiseCeiling
Key changes
Detailed variants pending.
History
Família AW109 estreou em 1976 como Agusta A109 Hirundo
A família AW109 nasceu como Agusta A109 Hirundo em 1976, primeiro twin-turbine italiano comercial. Voo inaugural em agosto de 1971, certificação em 1975. Linhagem evoluiu por gerações: A109 Mk II (1981), A109 Power (1996), AW109 GrandNew (2008), AW109 Trekker (2014, versão skids utility). Mais de 1.100 unidades A109/AW109 produzidas em quase 50 anos. Vergiate (Lombardia, Itália) é planta histórica AgustaWestland (depois Leonardo Helicopters em 2017). GrandNew é a versão luxury VIP definitiva da família.
End of production - 2022
2022
Market position
Market position analysis pending.
Brazil Fleet
Estimativa preliminar, twin-engine corporate Italian.
AW109 GrandNew (Leonardo, 2008-2020), concorrente direto do EC135 no segmento twin-engine VVIP. Frota BR estimada 5-10 unidades, perfil VVIP urbano. Concentração SP (heliponto Faria Lima/Itaim).
Diferencial vs EC135: cabine ligeiramente maior, motor PW207C, autopilot 4-axis. Operadores típicos: holdings perfil corporate Italian-design, charter premium urbano, e UHNW. Mercado pre-owned: US$ 3-5M. Suporte Leonardo Helicopters via base Lider/Helibras MRO.
203 registrations in the RAB (all statuses)
Full analysis: listing, mark reservations, charts and change log in the ANAC Monitor.
Open Analytics
Global fleet
Global distribution pending.
Lineage
Model with no documented lineage in the manufacturer's line.
Curiosities and highlights
Benefits
Velocidade 154 KTAS, campeã de speed em light-twin VIP
O AW109 GrandNew tem velocidade de cruzeiro 154 KTAS, uma das mais altas do segmento light-twin (vs. Bell 429 135 KTAS, H135 137 KTAS, AW119 156 KTAS single). Permite missões executivas SP-Rio em 1:30h, sweep regional em 200 nm de raio. Para clientes corporate que valorizam tempo de voo (high-net-worth executives), velocidade é decisiva, AW109 GrandNew compete diretamente com S-76 (145 KTAS) e Bell 430 (138 KTAS) no nicho VIP twin.
Cabine VIP italiana com isolamento acústico premium
Leonardo é referência italiana em luxury design, cabine AW109 GrandNew oferece isolamento acústico nível corporate jet (ruído cabine ~78 dB em cruise), poltronas em couro Connolly, divisória cockpit-cabine opcional, lavatory opcional, climate control 4-zonas, mood lighting LED. Configurações executivas customizáveis, clientes head-of-state (Reino Unido, Itália, Argentina, etc.) e bilionários (Roman Abramovich, etc.) escolheram AW109 por experiência sensorial superior.
Cat A operations + IFR dual-pilot habilitam todas missões corporate
AW109 GrandNew é certificado para Category A operations (decolagem com 1 motor inoperante em condições críticas) e IFR dual-pilot, habilita operações em vertiports VIP urbanos com OEI capability garantida (ex: Pier 6 Heliport NYC, Battersea Heliport Londres) e missões executivas IFR em todo weather. Combined com performance 154 KTAS, é proposta única em light-twin VIP. Concorrentes Bell 429 e H135 oferecem Cat A mas com cabines menores.
Limitations
MSRP USD 8.5M é premium-end, Bell 429 e H135 são alternativas mais baratas
AW109 GrandNew tem MSRP USD 8.5M, top-end de light-twin VIP, 13% acima do Bell 429 (USD 7.5M) e 89% acima do H135 (USD 4.5M). Para clientes com budget USD 5-7M, opções são Bell 429 ou H135 com configuração VIP. AW109 GrandNew faz sentido para clientes que valorizam a marca italiana, design premium e velocidade superior, high-net-worth individuals, head-of-state, alguns operadores corporate top-tier.
Curiosities
Família real britânica e Roman Abramovich entre clientes AW109
Lista de clientes AW109 (todas variantes) inclui figuras icônicas: Família Real Britânica (King Charles III opera Eclipse-painted G-XAGW); empresário Roman Abramovich (Chelsea FC ex-owner) tem 2 AW109; Donald Trump opera S-76B mas teve A109; Lakshmi Mittal (ArcelorMittal) opera AW109; F1 driver Lewis Hamilton tem AW109. Aircraft virou status symbol de high-net-worth europeu, comparável ao Bombardier Global em jet ranking. No Brasil presente em frota de bilionários discretos e em algumas operadoras de táxi aéreo VIP.
FlightAware / FAA Records
Catalogued accidents
Sources: NTSB, CENIPA, Aviation Safety Network
8/31/2012· BR· ANGRA DOS REIS
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Leonardo Helicopters AW109 GrandNew cost?
The Leonardo Helicopters 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.
What is the range of the Leonardo Helicopters AW109 GrandNew?
The maximum range is 459 nm (459 NM · 850 km).
How fast is the Leonardo Helicopters AW109 GrandNew?
Cruise speed is 150 kt, equivalent to 278 km/h.
How many passengers does the Leonardo Helicopters AW109 GrandNew seat?
The Leonardo Helicopters AW109 GrandNew seats up to 6 passengers, crew not included.
How many Leonardo Helicopters AW109 GrandNew are there in Brazil?
There are 56 units registered in the RAB-ANAC (data as of 9/22/2026). The AW109 Power family (3 variants) totals 203 units.
Who operates the Leonardo Helicopters AW109 GrandNew in Brazil?
47 distinct operators operate 50 units of the Leonardo Helicopters AW109 GrandNew in the RAB-ANAC: 3 in air taxi (RBAC 135) and 47 in private operation (RBAC 91), concentrated in SP, RJ and PR (data as of 9/22/2026). Another 4 units are under registration reservation (tail number reserved, not yet operating). Name, fleet and base of each operator are on this model's Analytics tab and in the operators directory.
How much does it cost to operate a Leonardo Helicopters AW109 GrandNew per hour?
Jet Tracker estimate: about US$ 3,208 per flight hour at 400 h/year, of which US$ 1,862 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, 400 h/year). Run your own scenario on this model's Costs tab.