Story ID: 350AALFinmeccanica_A
AW009 Avionics Integration Project
By: Matt Thurber
Caption: Certification of the AW009, which will feature a Genesys Aerosystems avionics suite, is expected by year-end.
Word Count: 99
Finmeccanica Helicopter Division CEO Daniele Romiti and Paul Daigle, CEO of AAL USA, sign the memorandum of understanding here at Heli-Expo 2016 for work to facilitate avionics integration and FAA certification for the Finmeccanica AW009 light-single-engine helicopter. Certification of the AW009, which will feature a Genesys Aerosystems avionics suite, is expected by year-end. The AW009 is a commercial evolution of the PZL-Swidnik SW-4 with a mass vibration absorber for a smoother ride, according to Finmeccanica, and improvements to the hydraulic system. The Rolls-Royce M250-C20R will be the standard engine, and the more powerful -C30P optional.