Maiden flight for Polish-built AW149

On April 14, 2025, the maiden AW149 helicopter to be built in Poland performed a test flight as part of the helicopter's compliance procedure with the design configuration, the so-called Acceptance Test Procedure (ATP). Further flight tests will be conducted in accordance with the art and schedule. The rotorcraft was manufactured by PZL-Świdnik, as part of a contract for 32 multi-role helicopters for the Polish army that was signed on July 1, 2022, with Italian manufacturers Leonardo. The deal was