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AW119Kx cost of ownership

What does it cost to own and operate the Leonardo Helicopters AW119Kx? The calculator below estimates annual cost and fully-burdened cost per flight hour, pre-filled with assumptions typical for its class and fully editable to your operation.

Class
Helicopters
Engines
1 × Turboshaft
Seats
7
Max range
511 nm

Your assumptions

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Cost per flight hour
$6,893
fully-burdened
Annual operating cost
$1,749,000
fixed + variable
Annual fixed cost
$545,000
Variable cost / hour
$3,010

Where the money goes (annual)

  • Other$1,387,293
  • Maintenance$520,000
  • Fuel$480,000
  • Crew$280,000
  • Insurance$90,000
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The complete ownership & ROI analysis

The figures above are indicative. The complete model — built on verified data and current market pricing for a specific aircraft, and extended to financing, charter economics, a five-year projection and full ROI, NPV and IRR analysis — is prepared for our members and partners.

5-year ROI projection

Year-by-year cash flow, equity & ROI

Financing & amortization

Down payment, interest, balance owed, true cost of debt

Charter revenue & break-even

Utilisation, occupancy, break-even hours

NPV / IRR + client-ready PDF

Discounted returns and an exportable report

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An account shows cost per flight hour and annual cost. Membership adds the five-year ROI, financing, charter economics, NPV/IRR and report exports.

These figures are indicative — class-typical starting values for the AW119Kx, not its price or a quotation. A precise, data-backed analysis with current market pricing is available through a HangarMart membership on the AW119Kx page, or prepared with our advisors.

About the AW119Kx

The Leonardo Helicopters AW119Kx — part of the AW119 Koala family — is a helicopter aimed at point-to-point access without the need for a runway. It entered service in 2000 and is now an established, widely-supported design, developed in Italy.

On performance, it offers a maximum range of about 511 nautical miles and a cruise of roughly 135 knots. It seats up to 7 passengers and is powered by 1 Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6B-37A engine.

Its 511 nm range makes it well matched to short-haul hops and local operations. It is certified for single-pilot operation. Use the comparisons below to see how the AW119Kx stacks up against similar aircraft, then request a tailored assessment.

AW119Kx cost of ownership: FAQs

How much does it cost to own a AW119Kx?

Total cost of ownership for the AW119Kx depends mostly on how much you fly it. The largest drivers are crew, the engine/maintenance program, fuel, insurance and hangarage. Enter your own annual hours in the calculator above for an estimated annual cost and a fully-burdened cost per flight hour, then talk to our advisors for a precise model built on current market data.

What is the AW119Kx's operating cost per flight hour?

Hourly cost is driven by fuel burn, engine and airframe maintenance programs, and reserves. As a helicopters with turboshaft powerplant, the AW119Kx sits in that class's cost band — variable (hourly) costs rise with utilisation while fixed costs are spread across more hours. Use the calculator to see the cost per hour at your expected annual hours.

What are the biggest costs of owning a AW119Kx?

Ownership costs split into fixed costs that you pay regardless of flying (crew salaries, insurance, hangar, management and scheduled maintenance reserves) and variable costs that scale with hours flown (fuel, engine-program charges and maintenance). For a helicopters like the AW119Kx, crew and the engine program are typically among the largest line items.

Is it cheaper to charter or to own a AW119Kx?

At low or variable annual utilisation, chartering or leasing is usually more economical because you avoid the fixed costs of ownership; above a breakeven level of annual hours, owning the AW119Kx tends to win. Model your hours in the calculator, then compare against our charter and leasing options to find your breakeven.

Are these AW119Kx cost figures exact?

No — the defaults are indicative, class-typical starting values, not the price of the AW119Kx or a quotation. They are there so the estimate is sensible for the aircraft's class; adjust every input to your operation. A precise, data-backed ownership model with current market pricing is available through our acquisition advisory team.

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