Agusta AW109 GrandNew

The Agusta AW109 GrandNew takes the light executive helicopter concept to a very mature level, combining up to six passengers, a maximum cruise of 153 kTAS and a cabin designed for premium travel where speed, direct access to the destination and product presentation go hand in hand.

Range: 450nm
Passengers: 1 or 2 pilots up to 6 passengers
Speed: 153 kTAS
Cabin: Executive cabin with four to six-seat layouts, large sliding doors on both sides, electrically retractable steps and enlarged luggage compartment.
Ceiling: HIGE 15,600 ft / HOGE 10,000 ft
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Overview

Summary

The Agusta AW109 GrandNew occupies its own space within executive transport because it delivers the agility of a light twin-engine helicopter without giving up a finish clearly aimed at the corporate and VIP market. The proposal here is not just to shorten land journeys, but to transform short and medium journeys into a more direct, more elegant and more useful operation for schedules in which time, discretion and access to the destination are valuable. It's a helicopter that makes sense in urban centers, coastal properties, marinas, hotels and corporate bases where point-to-point convenience weighs as much as the onboard experience.

High agility executive twin engine

The 153 kTAS puts the AW109 GrandNew in a very strong range for high-value urban, coastal and regional missions.

Flexible cabin for VIP and corporate use

The four- to six-seat layouts help the helicopter handle everything from more exclusive use to missions with reduced crews.

Solid technical package for premium operation

Glass cockpit, four-axis autopilot and Category A Performance Class 1 certification reinforce the safety and maturity of the project.

Cabin

Space and onboard experience

The cabin of the AW109 GrandNew was designed to function as a true executive space, and not just as a pass-through seat. The interior can follow a more exclusive arrangement, with four seats, or a configuration for up to six passengers when the mission requires more capacity. In practice, this gives flexibility to receive customers, transport management staff or adapt the helicopter to the owner's usage profile. The bright, quiet environment helps make the journey more pleasant, while the wide sliding doors on both sides and retractable steps make boarding easy even when access needs to be quick and elegant. The enlarged luggage compartment also reinforces the model's usefulness on weekend trips, connections with yachts or corporate trips with more items on board.

Performance

What the official numbers show

With 153 kTAS of maximum cruising speed and 450 nm of range, the AW109 GrandNew delivers a very competitive envelope for short and medium distance executive travel. The maximum autonomy of 4 h 22 min with auxiliary tanks expands the mission margin on longer routes within the rotary wing universe, while the twin-engine architecture and glass cockpit with four-axis digital autopilot help support more assisted and more stable operation. The technical package also includes Category A Performance Class 1 certification, relevant for urban contexts and more congested areas, in addition to a hover ceiling IGE of 15,600 ft and OGE of 10,000 ft, numbers that reinforce the perception of a fast, solid and versatile helicopter for premium missions.

Analysis for purchase

Reading for the purchasing executive

For the purchasing executive, the AW109 GrandNew makes more sense when the helicopter needs to be a recurring mobility tool, and not just an occasional asset. It stands out for those who need to connect an office, home, farm, marina, hotel or airport more quickly and with a consistent presentation and a high standard of use. It is an especially strong purchase for profiles that value direct access to the destination, twin-engine operation and a product with a more refined visual presence, but without migrating to a larger and heavier helicopter than the mission really requires.

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Quick specs

Reference specifications

Segment: Executive helicopter
Passengers: 1 or 2 pilots up to 6 passengers
Range: 450nm
Speed: 153 kTAS
Cabin: Executive cabin with four to six-seat layouts, large sliding doors on both sides, electrically retractable steps and enlarged luggage compartment.
Ceiling: HIGE 15,600 ft / HOGE 10,000 ft
Official page: https://www.agusta.com/range/AW109-GrandNew