Rotorcraft
Newest AW109 Trekker Is More Versatile With Skids
AgustaWestland recently introduced the new Trekker version of its AW109 helicopter with skid landing gear.
AgustaWestland’s AW109 Trekker is equipped with a skid landing gear that gives the light twin the operational versatility to serve in multiple roles, ranging from utility, surveillance and EMS work to passenger transport. (Photo: Barry Ambrose)
AgustaWestland’s AW109 Trekker is equipped with a skid landing gear that gives the light twin the operational versatility to serve in multiple roles, ranging from utility, surveillance and EMS work to passenger transport. (Photo: Barry Ambrose)

The latest addition to AgustaWestland’s family of helicopters is the AW109 Trekker, which was introduced in February and will be the first of its light twin aircraft to offer skid landing gear. The new model is expected to receive certification and begin deliveries next year and is mainly aimed at applications such as aerial work, utility, law enforcement, emergency medical flights, surveillance and passenger transportation, for which the skid landing gear will give greater operational versatility.

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