Maintenance and Modifications
Leonardo AW169 Gains EASA Skid, Single-Pilot SAR Approvals
EASA has certified the AW169 for skid gear and single-pilot advanced IFR search and rescue operations.
EASA has certified the AW169 for skid gear and single-pilot advanced IFR search and rescue operations. (Photo: Leonardo Helicopter)
EASA has certified the AW169 for skid gear and single-pilot advanced IFR search and rescue operations. (Photo: Leonardo Helicopter)

Leonardo announced today that it has received EASA certification approvals for its light intermediate twin AW169 helicopter equipped with skids and for use of the aircraft in single-pilot IFR advanced search and rescue (SAR) operations. The company also appointed HeliService International in Germany as an approved maintenance center of excellence for its AW109, AW139, and AW169 models.