The AW189K is the variant of the AW189 powered by the new Safran Aneto engine first announced at Helitech 2017. First flight with the Aneto-1K took place in March 2017. Entry into service was initially scheduled for fourth quarter of 2018 but certification was postponed for end 2019.
European EASA certification awarded in June 2020 with the launch customer to be Gulf Helicopters. The Aneto engine was also proposed for the British NMH variant. Chinese certification achieved in 2024
European EASA certification awarded in June 2020 with the launch customer to be Gulf Helicopters. The Aneto engine was also proposed for the British NMH variant. Chinese certification achieved in 2024
AW189K News |
Omni Brazil Adds AW189K Helicopter
19-Jul-24 - Irish finance company GDHF and Omni Helicopters International (OHI) announced delivery of a new Leonardo AW189K on lease to Brazilian branch Omni Táxi Aéreo (OTA). The AW189K is powered by Safran Aneto engines instead of GE T700 #AW189K
AW189K’ Safran Aneto-1K Engine Certified in China
28-May-24 - The Safran Aneto-1K engine received certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), enabling the launch of the Leonardo AW189K helicopter into the Chinese civil market #Aneto
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 #AW189K
Gulf 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. #LaunchCustomer
EASA 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 #Aneto1K| More News ... |  |
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List of Operators of AW189K |
| Years | Model | Org | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/16 | AW189 |  AgustaWestland Italy | |
| 2014- | AW189 |  AgustaWestland UK | |
| 2016- | AW189 | Leonardo Italy | |
| 2018- | AW189 |  Omni Taxi Aereo | |
| 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,PR-OOW | |
| 93007 | 2025 | I-RAIL |
