Leonardo Aw109 Grand New vs Leonardo Aw109 Trekker vs Leonardo Aw119kx vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Leonardo Aw169 vs Leonardo Aw189

Leonardo’s AW109 GrandNew and AW109 Trekker sit in the light twin category. Both are typically used for short to medium regional missions; the GrandNew is a classic light-twin with a more “executive” fit, while the Trekker emphasizes utility capability and cabin flexibility. Passenger capacity in this class is generally up to about 6–7 passengers, with range suited to regional legs rather than long offshore runs. The AW119Kx is a light single-engine helicopter, generally offering similar cabin utility for fewer occupants than the light twins, commonly around 5–6 passengers, with competitive range for its class but usually optimized for cost-effective, shorter missions. The AW139 is a medium twin with a step up in range and payload, commonly carrying around 12–15 passengers depending on configuration. The AW169 is a lighter “intermediate” twin, typically around 8–10 passengers, with range and performance between the AW109 class and the AW139. At the top end, the AW189 is a super-medium twin designed for longer-range missions such as offshore transport, commonly carrying about 16–19 passengers with the longest range in this group.