Avionics
Leonardo Offering Wireless HUMS on AW09 Helicopter
System will work with leading tracking services
Leonardo AW09 mock up at Heli-Expo 2024
Leonardo is now offering wireless health usage and monitoring on its AW09. © Mariano Rosales/AIN

Leonardo is offering both on-the-ground wireless and real-time, in-flight connectivity on its in-development AW09 single. The system will allow automatic wireless data porting on the ground or live in-air transmission of health usage and monitoring (HUMS) data from the helicopter.

The system is being developed in cooperation with Spidertracks, Safran Helicopter Engines, and Garmin. It can work in concert with a Spidertracks solution or independently with another provider via a convenient plug-in port for live in-flight tracking and data transmissions, as well as enabling in-cabin Wi-Fi.