Variant of the AW189 powered by the new Safran Aneto engine first announced at Helitech 2017. First flight with the Aneto-1K took place on March 2017. Entry into service was initially scheduled for fourth quarter of 2018 but certification was postponed for end 2019
AW189K News |
EASA Certificate for AW189K with Aneto-1K
13-Jun-20 - The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued Type Certificate (TC) for the Leonardo AW189 helicopter powered with Safran Aneto-1K engines. Gulf Helicopters was announced as the Launch Customer #AW189KGulf Helicopters Launch Customer for AW189K
30-Jan-20 - Gulf Helicopters, currently operator of 20 AW139 and 5 AW189, will introduce the new AW189K into service in second half 2020. #LaunchCustomerEASA Certification for Safran Aneto-1K in AW189K
13-Dec-19 - Safran Aneto-1K engine received European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) type certification. Rated at 2,500 shp, powered the Leonardo AW189K which first flight took place in March 2017 #Aneto1KAW189K Unveiled at Helitech 2017
05-Oct-17 - The AW189K is the first helicopter to be powered by the Aneto new generation engine developed by Safran and first announced at Helitech 2017. The Aneto-1K rates 2,500 shpSafran Unveils Aneto Engine for AW189K
03-Oct-17 - Safran unveils brand-new Aneto engine family at Helitech 2017. Ranging 2500-3000 shp the new AW189K will be the first helicopter to use it. The Aneto-1K scheduled to enter service Q4 2018 List of Operators of AW189K |
Years | Model | Org | |
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2011/16 | AW189 | AgustaWestland Italy | |
2014- | AW189 | AgustaWestland UK | |
2020- | Gulf Helicopters |
Global Distribution of AW189K |
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Construction Numbers |
C/N | Year | History | ||
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49003 | 2011 | I-RAIH | ||
93001 | 2019 | I-RAIU | ||