Twelve-occupant light-intermediate twin helicopter · Private helicopters · production 2015–present · See its reach on the 3D globe
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A Leonardo AW169 costs approximately $12.15m (€11.25m) to $14.53m (€13.45m) to buy at 2025 market values, and about $637k (€590k) a year to own flying 80 hours, roughly $7,965 (€7,375) per flight hour all-in. It seats 12, cruises at 144 kt (166 mph) and has a published range of 464 nm (859 km). Figures are indicative planning estimates compiled 2026-07, not a quote for any specific airframe.
The AW169 is a modern light-intermediate twin helicopter built for versatility across EMS, offshore, corporate and VIP roles, with a flexible cabin, strong range for its class and advanced safety systems. It is a serious, mission-configured machine. That is also the cost story, because mission equipment, twin-engine reserves and professional maintenance put it firmly in operator territory rather than private-owner territory. Buyers are typically operators and flight departments who need the cabin flexibility and the redundancy. Configuration and programme status, far more than airframe age, define both capability and value.
First-party reference values for this model. They are shown separately from PlaneFit planning estimates and do not enter Finder or cross-model rankings until each field is normalised across the catalogue.
| Maximum takeoff weight | 4,800 kg |
|---|---|
| Useful load | 1,745 kg |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 ft |
| Engine | 2 x Pratt & Whitney Canada PW210A turboshafts |
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 12 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 1,964 lb (891 kg) |
| Published planning range | 464 nm (859 km) |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 311 nm (576 km) |
| Cruise speed | 144 kt (166 mph) |
| Runway need | Vertical |
| Landing gear | Wheels |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Jet A-1 |
| Fixed annual base | $378k (€350k) |
| Direct cost per flight hour | $3,240 (€3,000) |
Excellent cabin flexibility, range and safety systems, but mission equipment and twin-engine reserves create professional-grade costs.
Indicative cash costs at 2025 market values, before financing, depreciation and tax. The fixed base is the same whether the aircraft flies or not, so the effective hourly cost falls as utilisation rises.
| Annual use | Annual cash cost | Effective cost / h | Five-year cash outlay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 h / year | $508k (€470k) | $12,690 (€11,750) | $15.74m (€14.58m) |
| 80 h / year | $637k (€590k) | $7,965 (€7,375) | $16.39m (€15.18m) |
| 120 h / year | $767k (€710k) | $6,390 (€5,917) | $17.04m (€15.78m) |
| 180 h / year | $961k (€890k) | $5,340 (€4,944) | $18.01m (€16.68m) |
Every figure above is built from a $378k (€350k) fixed annual base, covering hangarage, insurance, scheduled maintenance reserves and recurring airworthiness costs, plus $3,240 (€3,000) per hour flown for fuel, reserves and consumables. It is a planning model for comparing aircraft and testing utilisation, not a maintenance programme quote, insurance quote or pre-buy assessment.
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at $651k (€603k) per year at 80 hours. Airframe and engine time, maintenance and damage history, avionics, equipment, geography and tax treatment move a real transaction further than the model year does, so price the aircraft in front of you, not the model. A cheaper example carrying deferred maintenance can be the more expensive aircraft once the first annual inspection is complete.
Leonardo AW169 cost guide answers the same figures as standalone purchase and ownership questions, and the ownership cost calculator lets you replace these assumptions with your own hours and fixed costs.
On top of a pilot certificate, this aircraft obliges the person flying it to hold the following. Each one is time and money before the first trip, and insurers usually attach their own minimums on top.
US requirements under 14 CFR 61.31, stated for orientation and not as advice. PlaneFit is not an aviation authority or a training organisation. Other authorities set different rules, and the current regulation and your instructor are what govern.
An indicative 2025 market price for a Leonardo AW169 is $12.15m (€11.25m) to $14.53m (€13.45m). This is a planning estimate normalised across the market, not a quote for a specific airframe. Condition, engine time remaining, avionics and damage history move the real number more than the model year does.
Flying 80 hours a year, a Leonardo AW169 works out at roughly $637k (€590k) annually, which is about $7,965 (€7,375) per flight hour all-in once fixed costs are spread across those hours. The direct cost per hour alone, covering fuel, reserves and consumables, is about $3,240 (€3,000).
Published range is 464 nm (859 km). With 4 people aboard and realistic reserves, plan on a practical radius of about 311 nm rather than the brochure figure.
Beyond a pilot certificate, a Leonardo AW169 requires rotorcraft-helicopter rating. A helicopter category and class rating on your pilot certificate. Fixed-wing time does not transfer, and most owners reach this type through a full course rather than an add-on. These are US requirements and are stated for orientation; confirm them against the current regulation and an instructor.
Leonardo AW169 is a helicopter and needs no runway, but landing permissions and component-life maintenance dominate its real-world utility.