Leonardo and Safran Helicopter Engines have joined forces to further enhance the capabilities and competitiveness of the next-generation AW09 single-engine helicopter. The production aircraft will feature the 1,000 shp class of power Arriel 2K engine, the newest generation of the Arriel family.
The selection of the new engine guarantee the most efficient level of industrialisation, global supply and supportability for customers. The combined Leonardo and Safran Helicopter Engines support network will provide innovative, simplified and competitive maintenance solutions and cost of operations, sustained by tailored PBH (power-by-the-hour) and SBH® (support-by-the-hour) contracts as well as a large range of digital services.
Leonardo and Safran Helicopter Engines boast a longstanding and now further expanding partnership spanning from propulsion systems for light-twins up to super-medium-class helicopters. The two companies also share now the highest level of interest and commitment for the single-engine commercial market and its future evolution.
