Leonardo AW609

The Malaysian helicopter operator also inked a deal with Leonardo for five more AW139 twin-engine helicopters at the LIMA Exhibition in Langkawi.

Malaysia’s Weststar Aviation Group has become the latest partner to sign up to develop capabilities for Leonardo’s AW609 commercial tiltrotor.

Leonardo Helicopters has updated on the progress of its AW609 and the Next Generation Civil Tilt Rotor (NGCTR) technology demonstrator.

After years of stagnation in the commercial helicopter market, the industry is seeing the first signals of a reawakening.

Fast rotorcraft take shape, electric trainer advances and SAF from methanol.

Two major fast rotorcraft flight demonstrator programs are running against the clock.