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EASA certifies Safran’s Arriel 2K turboshaft for Leonardo’s AW09 helicopter after 600-plus flight hours

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Safran’s Arriel 2K turboshaft has received EASA certification for Leonardo’s AW09 helicopter, following more than 600 hours of flight testing since its first flight in March 2023. The approval advances the engine-airframe combination toward operational deployment and removes a key certification milestone for the single-engine rotorcraft.

Discovered 2026-08-04T15:15:04.573540-07:00 | 2026-08-04T15:15:04.573540-07:00

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  • EASA certification confirms the Arriel 2K has completed the regulatory approval process for installation on the AW09.
  • The engine has accumulated more than 600 flight hours since March 2023, providing a substantial test record ahead of the helicopter’s entry into service.
  • The approval advances Safran’s and Leonardo’s AW09 program by clearing a critical propulsion and airworthiness milestone.

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