FlightGlobalDominic Perry

Leonardo says AW09 light-single on final certification stretch with EIS due this year

After years of missed deadlines, Leonardo says the AW09 light-single is finally on the home stretch: certification flight testing is advancing and full certification with entry into service is promised this year. If achieved, the milestone would close a long‑delayed programme and introduce a light‑single to the market.

2026-03-02T11:34:22.154375-08:00