Leonardo Reports Substantial Progress on AW609 Tiltrotor
By year-end, Leonardo will begin fuselage fatigue test certification.
According to Italy-based Leonardo Helicopters, the AW609 civil tiltrotor will enter service in 2019. The aircraft recently finished artificial ice testing and will soon begin natural ice trials, as well as fatigue testing. (Photo: Leonardo Helicopters)
According to Italy-based Leonardo Helicopters, the AW609 civil tiltrotor will enter service in 2019. The aircraft recently finished artificial ice testing and will soon begin natural ice trials, as well as fatigue testing. (Photo: Leonardo Helicopters)