The Agusta 109 is the helicopter Orlando clients reach for when the transfer is part of a schedule that cannot slip. Twin engines, retractable gear, and a finished cabin put it in a different category from the singles, and at 154 knots it covers the ground between Orlando and a waiting jet at a pace that makes the math work.
Agusta built the A109 as a twin-engine transport helicopter with a fully retractable undercarriage and a reputation for speed. It typically carries six to seven passengers in a shaped cabin with a moderate noise floor. Leonardo Helicopters produces the current variants. [EXTERNAL_LINK]
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Helicopter
- Manufacturer: Leonardo (formerly AgustaWestland)
- Year introduced: 1996
- Seating: 6 to 7
- Crew: 1 to 2
- Range: 500 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 154 knots
- Service ceiling: 19,685 feet
- Length: 43.9 feet
- Wingspan: 36.1 feet
- Height: 11.5 feet
- Baggage volume: 34 cubic feet
Why the Agusta 109 Fits Orlando
Orlando Executive Airport at KORL is the natural hub for helicopter transfers in this market. Sheltair and Atlantic Aviation both handle rotary arrivals, CBP is on site for international-adjacent trips, and the 6,004-foot main runway means the fixed-wing connection is already waiting when the helicopter lands.
Twin-engine certification is what moves the 109 above the singles for this work. Convention groups arriving at the Orange County Convention Center, sports parties traveling with credentials, and corporate delegations connecting to international departures all carry the kind of liability exposure that makes twin-engine authority the right conversation to have before the trip, not after.
The Kennedy Space Center run at roughly 60 miles east is the kind of leg where this aircraft earns its rate: one fixed time, a group that cannot be late, and a return window that does not negotiate. We confirm landing authority for any non-standard site with the operator before anything is sold.
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Vetting Behind Every Trip
Every operator, aircraft, and crew goes through our internal due diligence before we present any options. Our internal standards meet or exceed what the FAA requires:
- FAR Part 135 charter operators for traditional private aircraft, or FAR Part 121 for airliner-size and group trips (or the foreign equivalent on international legs)
- Operator subscription to Wyvern and ARGUS reviewed where the operator participates; reports may be provided on request.
- Pilot experience and operator incident history reviewed before we recommend an aircraft.
- Fewer than 60 brokers worldwide hold Premium Wyvern Broker Member status, and Air Charter Advisors is one of them.
Charter Pricing Reference
Industry hourly rates for the Agusta 109 run $2,500 to $3,500 per hour as of 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The 109 quotes above the single-engine helicopters and below the Sikorsky S-76, and for an Orlando overwater or longer coastal transfer the twin-engine configuration is usually what the difference buys.
Other Helicopters Available
The full helicopters category page lists every helicopter we arrange for Orlando departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Agusta 109 charter in or out of Orlando, call +1 (888) 987-5387 or head to our contact page. For the vetting work behind every trip, see our safety page. To browse cross-category options for the same trip, visit the aircraft directory.
The hourly rates provided are estimates based on 2026 market data and are for informational purposes only. These figures are subject to change and do not constitute a final offer. Final pricing is dynamic and depends on real-time factors including, but not limited to, specific itinerary requirements, aircraft positioning (“ferry” fees), fuel price volatility, and current market availability. These estimates exclude all applicable taxes, de-icing, landing and handling fees, special event fees, international surcharges, overnight crew expenses, and premium catering. Please contact Air Charter Advisors directly for a firm, all-inclusive quote tailored to your specific travel needs.