AgustaWestland

Agusta AW189 for charter

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Charter Price per Hour$3 800 – $5 300
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Aircraft Info

Model:
Agusta AW189
Family:
Agusta AW189
Manufacturer:
AgustaWestland
Aircraft Class:
Helicopter
ICAO/IATA Codes:
A189
Number Built:
150
Single Pilot Operations:
Yes
  • Popularity65
  • Reliability85
  • Comfort55

Performance

Service Ceiling:
15 000 ft 4 572 m
Max Takeoff Weight:
18 298 lbs 8 300 kg
Engine Type:
2× Turboshaft
Typical Engine:
2 x GE CT7-2E1; Aneto-1K applies to AW189K
Long Range Cruise Speed:
132 kts 245 km/h
Max Cruise Speed:
159 kts 294 km/h

Range & Payload

Estimated Max Flight Time:
3.8 h
Max Range:
507 nmi 939 km
Fuel Burn Rate:
1 433 lb/h 650 kg/h
Max Payload:
7 055 lbs 3 200 kg

Agusta AW189 Cabin Plan

Max passengers:
6
Sleeping Places:
0
  • Cabin crew

Airframe

Aircraft Height:
16.63 ft 5.07 m
Aircraft Length:
47.9 ft 14.6 m
Cabin Zones:
1 main passenger cabin behind a separate cockpit; VIP fit may use facing club seats, utility fit uses rows; separate baggage/mission storage
Doors:
Large sliding passenger doors on both sides; separate cockpit access and baggage compartment doors; no dedicated galley service door
Baggage Compartment:
Baggage stowage depends on passenger/mission layout; operator must confirm dimensions and allowance
Airstairs:
No integrated airliner-style stairs; boarding uses skid, fixed step or portable step as fitted

Charter Costs for the Agusta AW189

Price per Hour

Charter Price per Hour
$3 800 – $5 300

Owning Price

Buying Price (new)
$18M – $22M
Pre-owned Price Range
$9M – $17M

Charter Costs

Cost per NM
$30.87
Direct Operating Cost (DOC)/h
$2 060 – $3 220
Annual Cost of Ownership
$875 000 – $1.36M
Cost per Seat-Mile
$1.18 – $1.64

Total Annual Variable Costs

At 200 hours
$528 000
At 350 hours
$924 000

Total Fixed Cost

At 200 hours
$193 000
At 350 hours
$193 000

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Agusta AW189 Description

Imagine slicing through coastal skies with the effortless grace of a seabird, and you'll grasp the essence of the Agusta AW189. This twin-engine titan redefines what a modern helicopter delivers, blending raw capability with boardroom-level refinement. Forget cramped cabins and compromise – the AW189 wraps you in a sanctuary designed for six, where panoramic windows transform every ascent into a private aerial theater. Performance? She devours distance like no other in her class. Those twin Pratt & Whitney engines propel you at a brisk 273 kilometers per hour, making regional hops feel instantaneous. Need to connect Monaco to Marseille or Houston to Austin without runway delays? Her 939-kilometer range transforms what would be grueling road trips into single-leg sprints. Think of it as your aerial express lane, bypassing traffic while you recline in climate-controlled comfort. Step inside, and the AW189 reveals its true genius. Agusta engineers obsessed over cabin acoustics, achieving whisper-quiet interiors where conversations flow effortlessly without headset shouting. Plush, configurable seating adapts to your mission – arrange it for focused business discussions or sprawl out during leisure escapes. Storage? Cleverly integrated compartments swallow weekend luggage or corporate gear without cluttering your oasis. Every tactile surface, from leather armrests to brushed metal accents, radiates meticulous craftsmanship. Flying this marvel feels intuitive thanks to cutting-edge avionics. The digital cockpit presents critical flight data with crystal clarity, reducing pilot workload while enhancing situational awareness. Safety isn't an add-on; it's woven into the DNA. Robust systems redundancy and advanced autopilot functions handle turbulence with unflappable poise, letting you arrive refreshed whether you're island-hopping or shuttling executives to offshore platforms. Forget comparing the AW189 to ordinary helicopters. It stands apart as that rare machine equally at home transporting critical offshore crews or hosting VIPs above skyscraper canyons. When your priorities demand speed without sacrifice, luxury without pretense, and reliability without question – this is the rotorcraft that delivers. Experience the sky, reimagined.

Strengths

  • Direct access to suitable landing sites
  • Flexible passenger and utility layouts

Weaknesses

  • Limited baggage and cabin space
  • Payload depends strongly on fuel, equipment and conditions

Best use cases

  • Executive helicopter transfers
  • Regional and offshore personnel transport

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