Leonardo performs maiden flight of first production AW609 tiltrotor

Publicada en 20 de octubre de 202220 de octubre de 2022 por Admin

Philadelphia, 19 October 2022 – The world’s first multirole tiltrotor programme, designed to redefine a range of commercial and public services, set a major milestone with the maiden flight of the first Leonardo AW609 production aircraft. This aircraft, produced by Leonardo Helicopters division, introduces unprecedented capabilities under a dedicated ‘powered lift category’ civil certification now Leer másLeonardo performs maiden flight of first production AW609 tiltrotor[…]

Bristow Group participates in Leonardo AW609 tiltrotor demo flight

Publicada en 8 de julio de 20228 de julio de 2022 por Admin

Philadelphia, 7 July 2022 — Bristow Group, the global leader in vertical lift solutions and launch customer for the AW609 Tiltrotor in the United States, participated in a demonstration flight in Philadelphia on May 11. Bryan Willows, Bristow Program Manager for Advanced Air Mobility, an aviator who previously flew the MV-22 Osprey for the U.S. Leer másBristow Group participates in Leonardo AW609 tiltrotor demo flight[…]

HH Sheikha Mozah Bint Marwan Al Maktoum first woman to pilot AW609

Publicada en 30 de mayo de 202230 de mayo de 2022 por Admin

Her Highness Sheikha Mozah Bint Marwan Al Maktoum visited Leonardo’s United States helicopter headquarters in Philadelphia and piloted the AW609 tiltrotor, setting a new and important milestone for woman pilots in civil aviation “I’m thrilled to be the first female pilot to test this revolutionary aircraft. This is not just a personal milestone but an Leer másHH Sheikha Mozah Bint Marwan Al Maktoum first woman to pilot AW609[…]

Leonardo signs for four AW609 tiltrotor with a European operator

Publicada en 8 de marzo de 20228 de marzo de 2022 por Admin

Rome, 08/03/2022 – The Leonardo AW609 tiltrotor sets another major milestone further expanding its future user base with the addition of an undisclosed and long-established European operator of Leonardo Helicopters. Under the signed agreement, this operator aims at introducing four AW609s to carry out a range of passenger transport missions supporting its point-to-point operations worldwide. Leer másLeonardo signs for four AW609 tiltrotor with a European operator[…]