The Next-Generation Civil Tiltrotor (NGCTR) started preliminary design in 2016 and was scheduled to fly in 2021. It is 20-passenger rotorcraft, larger than the nine-seat AW609 model and with a cruise speed close to 300 knots / 555 kmh. The research portion is funded under Europe’s Clean Sky 2 joint technology initiative.
In August 2024, the first ground run test of the NGCTR-TD (Technology Demonstrator) took place at Cascina Costa, Italy.
The NGCTR-TD (technology demonstrator) first flew on December 19, 2025 at Cascina Costa, Italy.
In August 2024, the first ground run test of the NGCTR-TD (Technology Demonstrator) took place at Cascina Costa, Italy.
The NGCTR-TD (technology demonstrator) first flew on December 19, 2025 at Cascina Costa, Italy.
NGCTR News |
Leonardo’s Next-Generation Civil Tiltrotor Makes First Flight
20-Dec-25 - Leonardo and the EU Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking have completed the first flight of the Next Generation Civil Tiltrotor technology demonstrator (NGCTR-TD) in Italy, marking a major milestone in sustainable European aviation innovation #NGCTR
First Ground Run Test of NGCTR Technology Demonstrator
02-Aug-24 - Leonardo completed the first ground run and rotor testing of the Next Generation Civil Tiltrotor (NGCTR) Technology Demonstrator (TD), using an AW609 fuselage as the platform for the engines #NGCTR List of Operators of NGCTR |
Construction Numbers |
| C/N | Built as | Year | History | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60005 | aw609 | 2025 |  I-NGTH | |
