AgustaWestland AW189
AgustaWestland AW189K
2017 · Twin-engine super-medium turbine helicopter
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
Specifications
| Engine | 2 x Safran Aneto-1K 2500 shp |
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Airframes (3)
| C/N | Model | Built | Reg | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49003 | aw189 | 2011 |  I-RAIH | |
| 93001 | aw189k | 2019 |  I-RAIU I-RAIU  PR-OOW | WHE01 |
| 93007 | aw189k | 2025 | I-RAIL  A40-HMH |
Operators
| 2011-2016 | AgustaWestland Italy AW189 |
| 2014- | Leonardo UK AW189 |
| 2016- | Leonardo Italy AW189 |
| 2018- | Omni Taxi Aereo AW189 |
| 2020- |  Gulf Helicopters |