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Full Anti-icing Gear Coming Soon on AW189

Certification of the full icing protection system is anticipated by the middle of next year.

AgustaWestland's AW189 is continuing icing trials of its full icing protection system (Fips) this winter in Alaska. The super-medium twin will be eligible for flight into known icing when tests are completed.

By Mark Huber • Contributor - Rotorcraft

October 17, 2015

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