Airbus H 135 vs Leonardo Aw109 Grand New

The Leonardo AW109 Grand New is best described as a light, twin‑engine, IFR-capable rotorcraft positioned between entry-level twins and larger midsize helicopters. In category terms, it competes with other light twins used for VIP transport, corporate shuttle, EMS, and utility missions, offering a high cruise speed for its class and a refined cabin compared with many light utility designs. In range, it typically delivers a practical mission radius suitable for regional point-to-point flying rather than long-haul operations; it generally outlasts many single-engine light helicopters but does not match larger, heavier twins that carry more fuel and remain efficient over longer legs. For passenger capacity, the AW109 Grand New commonly supports one or two pilots with a cabin configured for about six to seven passengers depending on layout and equipment, placing it above smaller four-to-five-seat light helicopters while remaining below midsize types that regularly seat eight or more in comfort.