The AW119Kx proved itself a true aircraft of the 21st century when it made modern aviation history in 2019, becoming the first single-engine Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) helicopter in decades to meet all IFR standards and be fully certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
The AW119Kx proved itself a true aircraft of the 21st century when it made modern aviation history in 2019, becoming the first single-engine Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) helicopter in decades to meet all IFR standards and be fully certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Current IFR requirements allow pilots to operate the aircraft safely in low visibility and challenging weather conditions. In the AW119Kx this is thanks to advanced avionics by Genesys Aerosystems and numerous safety features including redundant helicopter flight systems, a flight director and an auxiliary generator.
The AW119Kx delivers outstanding controllability and manoeuvrability, even in ‘hot and high’ conditions. Operators worldwide benefit from the highest productivity levels among single-engine helicopters, combined with the safety provided by redundancy of main systems, as well as payload and performance at the top of its category.
Already a well-established platform, particularly for medical and rescue services, security services and utility operations, with over 480 sold and in service in 40 countries around the world, the fast and powerful AW119Kx offers unmatched versatility.
Superior power, safety and a robust, durable design also make the related AW119 T an exceptional full-spectrum training platform. Pilots of the future and operators alike will benefit from the high productivity, excellent flying qualities, precise controllability and manoeuvrability the aircraft shares with the AW119Kx. In 2020, the US Department of Defense awarded a contract for up to 130 AW119s, then designated the TH-73A, to replace the aging TH-57 Sea Ranger as the primary training helicopter for the US Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard.
