ICAO A189
Small+
Leonardo Aw189
Twin Turboshaft
The LEONARDO Leonardo AW189 (A189) is a LEONARDO 2-engine turboshaft aircraft classified as medium wake category. Typical approach speed (Vref) is around 90 knots; operating envelope 8,600 kg MTOW. SkyMeter has observed 512 flights operated by this type across 44 airframes and 3 carriers. The largest observed operator is ERA HELICOPTERS LLC (BTZ).
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ACTIVE AIRFRAMES
44
last 90 days
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OPERATORS
3
unique airlines
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FLIGHTS
512
tracked
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AVG DURATION
1h 27m
per flight
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INCIDENT RATE
0.0%
0 flagged
Performance
Speed envelope & approach
Vref
90 kt
Vref range
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Vmo
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Mmo
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Approach category
A
Dimensions
Airframe geometry
Wingspan
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Length
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Tail height
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Wheelbase
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Gear width
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Wake category
Medium
Weight & identification
Operating limits
MTOW
18,960 lb
MALW
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Manufacturer model
Leonardo AW189
FAA designator
A189
Registered
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Top operators
By fleet size · last 90 days
Safety profile
Flagged flights · last 90 days
Family
Related variants
No related variants.
Recent flights
Real flights of A189 · airborne ≥ 20 min
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Tracking window: 90 days