AW139 cost of ownership
What does it cost to own and operate the Leonardo Helicopters AW139? 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
- 2 × Turboshaft
- Seats
- 15
- Max range
- 573 nm
Your assumptions
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Where the money goes (annual)
- Other$1,387,293
- Maintenance$520,000
- Fuel$480,000
- Crew$280,000
- Insurance$90,000
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
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 AW139, not its price or a quotation. A precise, data-backed analysis with current market pricing is available through a HangarMart membership on the AW139 page, or prepared with our advisors.
About the AW139
The Leonardo AW139 is the reference aircraft of the intermediate twin-engine class and one of the most successful civil helicopters of its generation. Since entering service it has become the default choice for offshore oil-and-gas crew transport, VIP and corporate travel, search-and-rescue and emergency medical services, prized for its large cabin, strong performance and modern glass cockpit.
Powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6C-67C engines, it seats up to fifteen and offers a spacious, stand-out cabin with excellent payload and range for its class, along with full IFR and category-A capability for operations over water and congested areas. It anchors a family that shares a common cockpit philosophy with the lighter AW169 and larger AW189.
The AW139 suits operators who need a proven, large-cabin twin for offshore, SAR, EMS and executive missions with uncompromising redundancy. Those wanting a smaller, more economical airframe look to the AW169; for the core intermediate-twin mission the AW139 sets the standard the segment is measured against.
AW139 cost of ownership: FAQs
How much does it cost to own a AW139?
Total cost of ownership for the AW139 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 AW139'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 AW139 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 AW139?
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 AW139, crew and the engine program are typically among the largest line items.
Is it cheaper to charter or to own a AW139?
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 AW139 tends to win. Model your hours in the calculator, then compare against our charter and leasing options to find your breakeven.
Are these AW139 cost figures exact?
No — the defaults are indicative, class-typical starting values, not the price of the AW139 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.
Thinking about the AW139?
Our advisory team can build a precise ownership model for the AW139and tell you, independently, whether it's the right aircraft for your mission.