Almost exactly two years after AgustaWestland unveiled the AW109 Trekker at the 2014 Heli-Expo in Anaheim, California, the helicopter has made its first flight. The inaugural flight was successfully completed at the Finmeccanica helicopter division in Cascina Costa, Italy.
First Flight in the Books for AW109 Trekker
Key Takeaways:
- The AgustaWestland AW109 Trekker, now part of Finmeccanica, successfully completed its first flight two years after its initial unveiling.
- The light twin-engine helicopter, the first AW109 variant with skid landing gear, performed as expected and is designed for diverse operations like EMS, SAR, and passenger transport, accommodating up to six passengers.
- Finmeccanica expects EASA certification by year-end and has already received 20 orders for the Trekker.
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