AgustaWestland AW139
“The AgustaWestland AW139 is a spacious and powerful twin engine helicopter, widely used for VIP transport, offering the perfect balance between comfort, speed and versatility.”
Introduction & Fun Facts
The AW139 is one of Leonardo Helicopters’ most successful models, chosen by corporate clients, governments and VIP operators worldwide. Its larger cabin compared to light helicopters makes it ideal for groups of up to 10 passengers, while still being able to access helipads, resorts and remote destinations.
With its twin engines and advanced avionics, the AW139 ensures high safety standards, excellent performance in mountainous areas and smooth operations in variable weather, making it particularly popular for Alpine transfers and coastal routes.
Cabin & Comfort
Seats, Up to 10 passengers (8 with two pilots, 10 with one pilot)
Cabin Dimensions, 2.70 m (8 ft 10 in) length × 2.10 m (6 ft 11 in) width × 1.42 m (4 ft 8 in) height
Luggage Capacity, up to 8 medium soft suitcases plus hand luggage
Layout, Club seating configuration with extra headroom and wide cabin space
Lavatory, None
Passengers enjoy a bright and roomy cabin with wide doors for easy boarding and excellent outside visibility, enhancing the travel experience during scenic flights.
Performance & Specs
Range, 1,250 km (≈ 777 mi, 675 nm), about 2.5 to 3 hours of flight
Cruising Speed, 310 km/h (≈ 193 mph)
Engines, Twin engine (Pratt & Whitney or GE depending on version)
Take off Distance, Vertical take off and landing (VTOL), requires helipad or suitable landing area
Maximum Ceiling, 6,096 m (20,000 ft)
Popular Routes & Prices
The AW139 is ideal for larger groups or longer helicopter hops, saving significant travel time.
Geneva to Zermatt, from 6,500 EUR
Nice to Porto Cervo, from 5,800 EUR
Milan to Courchevel, from 6,200 EUR
Prices are indicative, subject to helicopter positioning, weather conditions and seasonality.
Why Choose the AW139
Spacious VIP cabin for up to 10 passengers
Twin engine reliability for mountain and overwater flights
Popular for Alpine resorts, coastal destinations and VIP shuttles
Comfortable and efficient, bridging the gap between light and heavy helicopters
Technical Data
Aircraft Type, Twin engine helicopter
Manufacturer, AgustaWestland (now Leonardo Helicopters)
Range, 1,250 km (777 mi, 675 nm)
Cruise Speed, 310 km/h (193 mph)
Seats, Up to 10 passengers (8 with two pilots, 10 with one pilot)
Cabin Dimensions, 2.70 m × 2.10 m × 1.42 m (8 ft 10 in × 6 ft 11 in × 4 ft 8 in)
Luggage Capacity, up to 8 medium soft suitcases and hand luggage
Lavatory, None