AW249 Fenice in Action! First Public Flight Display | ILA 2026

Name: AW249 Fenice in Action! First Public Flight Display | ILA 2026
Uploaded: 2026-06-13T14:27:31.865Z
Duration: 9 min 46 s
Channel: Whirlybird Wisdom
Description: One of the highlights of the day was the public flight debut of the Leonardo AW249 Fenice, Italy's next-generation attack helicopter. Before the demonstration flight, viewers had a rare opportunity to observe the aircraft up close, including pilot preparation, cockpit boarding, pre-flight inspections, engine start-up procedures, and many external details of this brand-new combat helicopter.

Whirlybird Wisdom

Jun 13, 2026

One of the highlights of the day was the public flight debut of the Leonardo AW249 Fenice, Italy's next-generation attack helicopter. Before the demonstration flight, viewers had a rare opportunity to observe the aircraft up close, including pilot preparation, cockpit boarding, pre-flight inspections, engine start-up procedures, and many external details of this brand-new combat helicopter.