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

The Leonardo AW109 Grand New and AW109 Trekker are light twin helicopters: they suit short-to-medium missions and typically carry about six to seven passengers (up to eight depending on layout), with ranges commonly in the roughly 450–600 nautical mile class. The AW109 Grand New emphasizes speed and executive transport, while the AW109 Trekker is positioned as a more utility-oriented light twin with skid gear and a more rugged mission profile, with broadly similar cabin capacity and range. Stepping up, the AW169 is a light-intermediate twin with a larger cabin and higher payload than the AW109 family, typically accommodating around eight to ten passengers, and offering medium-range capability often around 400–500+ nautical miles depending on tanks and reserves. The AW139 is a medium twin and a major capacity jump, commonly configured for about 12–15 passengers, with range typically around 500–600+ nautical miles depending on mission fit. At the top end, the AW189 is a super-medium twin designed for longer-range, higher-payload work (including offshore), often carrying roughly 16–19 passengers with ranges frequently in the 450–550+ nautical mile class depending on configuration.