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Success ingredients for the helicopter VIP market leader more with than 900 VIP helicopters flying worldwide
An overview of Leonardo’s helicopter VIP market and a focus on two of its excellent models such as the AW109 Trekker and AW169
Leonardo, with more than 900 helicopters in VIP configuration flying in the skies, is the first OEM in the world for multi-engine aircraft of this type.
In fact, the company holds around 40 per cent of the global vip/corporate multiengine market with over 30 per cent of the helicopters in service in Europe.
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Largest product range of VIP helicopters, comprising more than 10 models, are dedicated to all main transport missions: charter, schedule, air-taxi, sightseeing, private, VVIP/government.
Interesting is an overview of VIP AW109 Trekker light twin and VIP AW169 light Intermediate with their features.
The AW109 Trekker has a crash-resistant design for optimised safety and is equipped with modular state-of-the-art Genesys Aerosystems glass cockpit to allow a tailored fit to different customers’ needs: single or dual pilot, Visual Flight Rules (VFR) or Instrument Flight Rules (IFR). The ergonomic cockpit design significantly reduces pilot workload.
The cabin boasts effective soundproofing and provides up to six passengers with a quiet, safe and comfortable flight. Wide sliding doors on both sides guarantee easy access, while the extended baggage compartment has a high capacity for personal luggage.
VIP AW169 configuration shows that this helicopter combines an elegant and stylish silhouette with class-leading technology to guarantee high performance and safety. The result is a unique helicopter that sets a new standard in its class and ensures passengers travel in the most relaxing environment possible. The AW169 cabin can be arranged in a variety of luxurious configurations, ranging from a five to an eight-seat design and is able to host up to 10 passengers. Thanks to excellent soundproofing and entertainment systems, passengers can enjoy a relaxing flight in a bright and extremely comfortable interior. The dual zone air conditioning system makes it possible to manage the cockpit and cabin temperatures independently.
These helicopters types carry out, among other missions, transport missions as charter and air-taxi to provide best solution to optimise the business. Meanwhile, Heli-Yachting operations are carried out thanks to extensive experience of heli-deck operations of the company that provides exclusive, bespoke expertise to yacht and super yacht owners.
Last but not least, missions concerned VVIP configuration, which represents the most luxurious, safe and secure aircraft to match higher VVIP and government transport expectations.
The features of these VIP helicopters highlight best in class performance, latest certification and safety standards/modern design, spacious and comfortable cabin, high customisation level and comprehensive technical support and training services.
Leonardo’s helicopter global fleet counts more than 5,000 aircraft in service in the world with a wide range of civil and public service/military roles.
“The features of these VIP helicopters highlight best in class performance, latest certification and safety standards/modern design, spacious and comfortable cabin, high customisation level and comprehensive technical support and training services”
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