Leonardo Helicopters · Light twin
Leonardo AW109 GrandNew: seats, range and mission fit
A fast light twin often fitted with executive interiors that may suit VIP city pairs, yacht transfers and executive shuttles for small groups.
This is a type we can help source through independent licensed operators. Availability depends on the route, date, approvals and the operator's confirmation. Price is quoted for the specific mission; request a quote.
Passengers
Up to 6
About 5 with luggage
Cruise
153 kt
283 km/h
Published range
450 nm
833 km, no reserve
Engines
Twin
IFR-certified versions exist
Best-fit missions
- Executive transfers
- Yacht transfers where the yacht and crew approve
- City-to-city flights
Trade-offs and limits
- Lower cabin headroom than medium twins
- Luggage space is modest in executive layouts
Retractable landing gear; IFR-certified versions exist. Equipment varies between AW109 variants and individual aircraft.
Leonardo AW109 GrandNew specifications
| Manufacturer | Leonardo Helicopters |
|---|---|
| Class | Light twin |
| Engines | 2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW207C turboshafts |
| Maximum passenger seats | 6Manufacturer figure, checked 26 October 2026 |
| Typical charter layout | About 6 seats; plan for 5 with luggageCharter planning guidance, not a limit |
| Cruise speed | 153 kt (283 km/h)Manufacturer figure, checked 26 October 2026 |
| Maximum range | 450 nm (833 km), with auxiliary fuel tanksManufacturer figure, checked 26 October 2026. No fuel reserve; charter legs are shorter. |
| Cabin | Up to six passenger seats; executive club layouts are common. |
| Luggage | A rear baggage bay; roughly one medium case per passenger in executive layouts. |
Source: Leonardo (Agusta) — AW109 GrandNew. Last checked 26 October 2026.
Usable seats, payload, baggage, range and equipment vary by the specific aircraft, interior, fuel, temperature, altitude and route, and by the operator's and pilot's decision. Final suitability and every operating decision are confirmed by the licensed operator before booking.
Leonardo AW109 GrandNew capabilities and limits
What the published figures say, next to what normally limits them on a real charter. The operator confirms the actual aircraft.
| Topic | Capability | Limit to check |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | Up to 6 in the manufacturer's densest layout; charter cabins usually about 6. | Plan for about 5 with luggage. Passenger weights, fuel, heat and altitude reduce usable seats. |
| Luggage | A rear baggage bay; roughly one medium case per passenger in executive layouts. | Bags are often what limits the passenger count, so send their number, size and weight. |
| Range | 450 nm (833 km) published maximum, no fuel reserve. | Real charter legs are shorter because of reserves, payload, wind, routing and landing sites. |
| Speed | 153 kt (283 km/h) published cruise. | Time on the day also depends on routing, wind and the approach to each landing site. |
| Flight rules | IFR-certified versions exist. | Whether a specific aircraft and crew fly IFR or at night is aircraft- and operator-specific. |
| Engines and routes | 2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW207C turboshafts. | Some helipads have size or weight limits; the operator checks every landing site. |
Where it sits in the guide
Light twin-engine helicopters: Twin-engine helicopters for city, airport, coastal and executive flights, usually seating about five or six.
Baggage: several suitcases.
See the category · Which helicopter fits my trip?Usually not suitable for
- Groups of seven or more
- Full-size suitcase loads for every passenger
- Very hot, very high sites near maximum weight
Landing sites
Many city heliports are built for twins, but each site has its own size, weight and noise rules.
Specs vs the day of flight
The figures above are the manufacturer's. For your flight the operator also checks:
- Fuel reserves required by rules and the operator
- Passenger and baggage weight, and bag shape
- Temperature, altitude and wind on the day
- Weather minima and daylight
- Pilot and crew duty limits
- Local regulation, airspace and landing-site permission
- The operator's own approval for the aircraft and mission
When a comparable type may suit better
If no Leonardo AW109 GrandNew is available or the mission changes, these types are often considered instead.
Bell 429 GlobalRanger
Up to 7 passengers · 155 kt · 411 nm. Light twin for corporate and IFR flights.
Airbus H145
Up to 10 passengers · 130 kt · 351 nm. Light-medium twin for executive and group transfers.
Leonardo AW169
Up to 10 passengers · 144 kt · 424 nm. Modern light-intermediate twin with a large cabin.
What affects a Leonardo AW109 GrandNew quote
- Flight time for your route, plus positioning if the aircraft isn't based near your departure point
- Passenger weights, the number and size of bags, and fuel needed for the leg
- Landing sites, landing and handling fees, and any permissions they need
- Waiting time, overnight crew costs and multi-stop days
- Date, season, event demand and local taxes
Price is quoted for the specific mission; request a quote.
Leonardo AW109 GrandNew questions: seats, range and charter
How many passengers can a Leonardo AW109 GrandNew carry?
The manufacturer lists up to 6 passengers in its densest layout. Charter cabins usually seat about 6, and with luggage on a transfer it is safer to plan for about 5. The final number depends on the specific aircraft, fuel, weather and passenger weights, and is confirmed by the operator.
How much luggage fits in a Leonardo AW109 GrandNew?
A rear baggage bay; roughly one medium case per passenger in executive layouts. Tell us the number, size and weight of bags in your request, because luggage is often what limits the passenger count.
How far can a Leonardo AW109 GrandNew fly?
The manufacturer's published maximum range is about 450 nm (833 km) with no fuel reserve. Real charter legs are shorter, because of fuel reserves, payload, wind, routing and the landing sites involved.
What missions is the Leonardo AW109 GrandNew suited to?
It is commonly configured for: executive transfers, yacht transfers where the yacht and crew approve, city-to-city flights. Retractable landing gear; IFR-certified versions exist. Equipment varies between AW109 variants and individual aircraft. Suitability for a particular mission is always checked against the specific aircraft and route.
How much does it cost to charter a Leonardo AW109 GrandNew?
Price is quoted for the specific mission; request a quote. The price depends on flight time, positioning of the aircraft to your departure point, waiting time, landing and handling fees, taxes and the date.
Can SkyMatch guarantee a Leonardo AW109 GrandNew on my date?
No. SkyMatch does not own or operate aircraft. After we receive your request we check suitable independent licensed operators for this type; availability depends on the route, date, approvals and their confirmation.
What can I book if no Leonardo AW109 GrandNew is available?
A comparable type can often do the same job. For this mission profile that usually means Bell 429 GlobalRanger, Airbus H145, Leonardo AW169. We tell you the trade-offs before you decide.
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