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.”

AgustaWestland AW139 twin engine VIP helicopter on helipad, seating up to 10 passengers with 1,250 km range
AgustaWestland AW139 spacious VIP cabin with wide club seating for up to 10 passengers

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