EASA Certifies Arriel 2K Engine For Leonardo AW09

Helicopter hovering
Credit: Tony Osborne/Aviation Week
LONDON—Leonardo’s AW09 single-engine light helicopter has moved a step closer to certification with European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approval of its Safran-made engine. Safran Helicopter Engines announced on July 30 that its 1,000-shp-class Arriel 2K turboshaft for the AW09 had been...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

Subscription Required

 

EASA Certifies Arriel 2K Engine For Leonardo AW09 is published in Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, an Aviation Week Intelligence Network (AWIN) Market Briefing and is included with your AWIN membership.

Already a member of AWIN or subscribe to Aerospace Daily & Defense Report through your company? Login with your existing email and password.

Not a member?  Learn how you can access the market intelligence and data you need to stay abreast of what's happening in the aerospace and defense community.