| AW Trekker Utility Helicopter Makes First Flight |
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Finmeccanica’s AW
Trekker light twin made its first flight Wednesday at the headquarters of the
group’s helicopter division in Cascina Costa, Italy. The flight included an
assessment of general handling and basic systems. Two prototypes will be used
for the flight test program, and EASA certification is expected by year-end.
The
Trekker is a skidded version of the company’s AW109S Grand and features advanced
single-pilot IFR Genesys Aerosystems avionics and a pair of Fadec-equipped,
815 shp Pratt & Whitney Canada PW207C engines that deliver a maximum speed
of 168 knots. It has a maximum takeoff weight of 7,000 pounds and will have an
endurance of four hours, 20 minutes or 445 nm with a modular, five-cell fuel
system. The Trekker has attracted 20 orders to date. It is aimed primarily at
the EMS and utility markets.
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