AW169 cost of ownership
What does it cost to own and operate the Leonardo Helicopters AW169? 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
- 10
- Max range
- 430 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 AW169, not its price or a quotation. A precise, data-backed analysis with current market pricing is available through a HangarMart membership on the AW169 page, or prepared with our advisors.
About the AW169
The Leonardo AW169 is a light-intermediate twin-engine helicopter and the newest, smallest member of Leonardo's AW helicopter family, sharing a common cockpit and handling philosophy with the best-selling AW139 and AW189. Designed as a clean sheet rather than a derivative, it targets operators who want modern technology and cabin flexibility in a more economical package than the AW139.
Powered by two Pratt & Whitney PW210A engines with full-authority digital control, it seats up to ten and offers a flat-floor cabin easily reconfigured between EMS, VIP, offshore and law-enforcement roles, with a modern avionics suite and a four-axis autopilot. Its size and efficiency place it between the light twins and the intermediate class.
The AW169 fits operators who want AW-family technology and a versatile cabin without the size and cost of an AW139 — a strong fit for HEMS, corporate and parapublic work. Buyers needing maximum cabin and payload will still choose the AW139; those prioritising efficiency and flexibility favour the AW169.
AW169 cost of ownership: FAQs
How much does it cost to own a AW169?
Total cost of ownership for the AW169 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 AW169'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 AW169 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 AW169?
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 AW169, crew and the engine program are typically among the largest line items.
Is it cheaper to charter or to own a AW169?
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 AW169 tends to win. Model your hours in the calculator, then compare against our charter and leasing options to find your breakeven.
Are these AW169 cost figures exact?
No — the defaults are indicative, class-typical starting values, not the price of the AW169 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 AW169?
Our advisory team can build a precise ownership model for the AW169and tell you, independently, whether it's the right aircraft for your mission.