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Kopter secures AW09 contracts at Labace 2023 in Brazil

Kopter secures AW09 contracts at Labace 2023 in Brazil

14-Aug-2023Source: Kopter

Leonardo’s distributor for the AW09 in Brazil, Gualter Helicopters (Aero Service Representação) signed contracts for three aircraft for executive transport. Leonardo’s leadership in private helicopter transport market was reaffirmed with new AW09 contracts announced at Labace 2023 with three different end-users in Brazil. These latest achievements for the AW09 in Brazil come a few months after... Read more

Triumph awarded for Main and Tail Rotor Controls

Triumph awarded for Main and Tail Rotor Controls

8-Mar-2023Source: Triumph

Triumph Group (TRIUMPH) [NYSE:TGI] announced that its Actuation Products & Services business in France has been awarded a development contract from Kopter, a Leonardo Company. The contract includes the manufacturing of the Kopter AW09 main and tail rotor control cables utilizing TRIUMPH’s industry leading flexball cable design. “As manufacturer of the only flexball control cable designed, qualified and certified... Read more

ERF 2022 concludes under Kopter as main sponsor

ERF 2022 concludes under Kopter as main sponsor

27-Sep-2022Source: Kopter

Kopter had three successful days at the 48th edition of the European Rotorcraft Forum European Rotorcraft Forum (ERF) 2022 which took place this year for the first time in Switzerland, in the city of Winterthur from 6 to 8 September at the ZHAW (Zurich University of Applied Sciences), thanks to Leonardo. This edition brought again the... Read more

Kopter supports Rotors Switzerland 2022

Kopter supports Rotors Switzerland 2022

9-Feb-2022Source: Kopter

Kopter is pleased to take part in Rotors Switzerland 2022, event organized by the Swiss Aerospace Cluster (SAC) on the 8thof February at the Payerne Airport, Canton of Vaud. Now part of Leonardo Helicopters and developing the AW09, an all-new single engine helicopter in Switzerland, Kopter is playing a key role within the Swiss helicopter community. As platinum sponsor,... Read more

AW09 prototype close to final shape

AW09 prototype close to final shape

21-Dec-2021Source: Kopter

The AW09 third prototype (P3) is now fitted with new upper cowlings as part of aerodynamic improvements of the Type Certification design. The evolution of the helicopter has involved many aspects of the original design the most relevant of which are rotors, blades, flight controls and fuselage aerodynamics. All of these modifications are aimed at... Read more

Kopter & Leonardo participated in SAM 2021

Kopter & Leonardo participated in SAM 2021

5-Oct-2021Source: Leonardo

Kopter was very pleased to take part, together with its parent company Leonardo Helicopters, in the Symposium Air Mobility (SAM 2021) organised by the Swiss Aerospace Cluster in Lucerne on the 20th of September. For our group, it is essential to support such initiatives, as we are fully committed to playing a major role in... Read more

AW09 flight tests move forward in Switzerland

AW09 flight tests move forward in Switzerland

29-Sep-2021Source: Leonardo

During the past months, the AW09 crew made an in-depth evaluation of all improvements installed on P3 early 2021. Significant data were gathered in handling qualities and performance with a number of aerodynamic modifications tested. Also, assessments of the human factors confirm that the Garmin cockpit is well suited for the AW09. Evaluating the aircraft... Read more

Leonardo & Kopter took part in the Hunter Association’s event

Leonardo & Kopter took part in the Hunter Association’s event

9-Sep-2021Source: Kopter

Leonardo, the owner of Kopter since April 2020, participated on the 4th of September in the 25th anniversary celebration of the Hunterverein at Mollis airfield showcasing on static and flight display an AW189 super medium helicopter from its Training Academy. The AW189 is the largest type in the AW Family, reaching a gross weight of... Read more

Leonardo puts its stamp on Kopter – SH09 renamed AW09

Leonardo puts its stamp on Kopter – SH09 renamed AW09

21-Apr-2021Source: HeliHub.com

On the first anniversary of Kopter becoming part of Leonardo Helicopters, the Italian manufacturer has announced a new branding to bring the SH09 helicopter into the the Leonardo nomenclature – from now on it will be known as the AW09. The visual branding of the AW09 includes the Kopter logo after the “9”, which refers... Read more

Leonardo Chief Test Pilot praises evolution of Kopter SH09

Leonardo Chief Test Pilot praises evolution of Kopter SH09

13-Apr-2021Source: Kopter

Capt. Afruni – Chief Test Pilot of Leonardo Helicopters –  flew again the SH09 Prototype 3 in Mollis, Switzerland, to assess the benefits of the retrofit implemented on the aircraft at the end of last year. As part of the close collaboration established between Leonardo and Kopter, Capt. Afruni, together with Andrea Castelli, Leonardo Chief... Read more

SH09 flies after major retrofit

SH09 flies after major retrofit

8-Feb-2021Source: Kopter

The SH09 third prototype (P3) recently took off, at Mollis, Switzerland, following a major modification.  This was part of the planned product development roadmap, towards the final Type Certificate configuration, as presented by Kopter during the 2020 HAI exhibition. This modification programme was successfully implemented thanks to the joint efforts of the Kopter and Leonardo teams. It... Read more

Ransomware hits helicopter maker Kopter

Ransomware hits helicopter maker Kopter

7-Dec-2020Source: ZDnet

Leonardo-owned Kopter has fallen victim to a ransomware attack after hackers breached its internal network and encrypted the company’s files.  After Kopter refused to engage with the hackers, the ransomware gang has published on Friday some of the company’s files on the internet. Read the full story here... Read more

Kopter appoints new CEO

Kopter appoints new CEO

13-Nov-2020Source: Kopter

Following a Board resolution of the Kopter Group AG, Marco Viola assumes the responsibility for the general management of the Company as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), with immediate effect. Marco Viola brings to Kopter a long established career in aerospace, from a variety of positions at Leonardo Helicopters, in addition to his previous... Read more

Kopter promotes SH09 in air medical operations

Kopter promotes SH09 in air medical operations

6-Nov-2020Source: Kopter

Kopter participated in the digital edition of the AMTC 2020 (Air Medical Transport Conference) together with its parent company Leonardo, showcasing how the SH09 will ideally complement the existing Leonardo Helicopters product range on the EMS (Emergency Medical Services) segment. When seconds count, the SH09 is the helicopter of choice in the single engine class for a... Read more

SH09 third prototype achieved several firsts

SH09 third prototype achieved several firsts

23-Oct-2020Source: Kopter

Flight test activities have fully resumed at Mollis, Switzerland, having reassembled the third SH09 prototype (P3) after its return from Pozzallo. The flights at Mollis mainly concentrated on testing the new tail rotor and aerodynamic modifications for improved handling in the low speed envelope. Flights at altitude, in the local area, evaluated the handling characteristics... Read more

Change of Management at Kopter

Change of Management at Kopter

13-Oct-2020Source: Kopter

Leonardo announces that Marco Viola, currently in charge to lead Kopter integration, will look after the overall governance of activities at Kopter on behalf of Leonardo Helicopters. This step is taken as an interim solution as Kopter’s CEO Andreas Lowenstein has decided to step down from his current role and to pursue further opportunities outside... Read more

SH09 prototype returns home with improved aerodynamics

SH09 prototype returns home with improved aerodynamics

16-Sep-2020Source: Kopter

Since the resumption of the test flight activities in June in Pozzallo, Sicily, our third prototype (P3) has completed 40 flights, allowing testing of multiple aerodynamic modifications and configurations. The current configuration fitted on P3 has seen a significant improvement in smoothness and stability. Recent upgrades include an engine cowling extension for improved aerodynamics, a... Read more

Kopter SH09 helicopter test flights go ahead in Sicily

Kopter SH09 helicopter test flights go ahead in Sicily

24-Jun-2020

Leonardo, through Kopter Group AG (Kopter), has announced that the flight test activities of the third prototype of the SH09 single-engine helicopter (designated P3) have restarted in Pozzallo, Sicily, in Italy last week. The Kopter flight test & prototype maintenance teams arrived in Pozzallo earlier this month to prepare P3 and perform all necessary technical... Read more

Kopter officially joins Leonardo Helicopters

Kopter officially joins Leonardo Helicopters

9-Apr-2020Source: Kopter

Leonardo announced the closing of the acquisition of Kopter Group AG (Kopter) from Lynwood (Schweiz). The purchase price, on a cash and debt free basis, consists of a $185 million fixed component plus an earn-out mechanism linked to certain milestones over the life of the program, starting from 2022. The acquisition of Kopter allows Leonardo... Read more

Kopter receives Production Organization Approval from FOCA

Kopter receives Production Organization Approval from FOCA

24-Feb-2020Source: Kopter

Kopter Group received today from FOCA the certificate granting the Production Organization Approval (POA). This certificate confirms Kopter as a duly recognized Production Organization. It is attesting that Kopter has in place qualified personnel, the necessary methods, processes and procedures, as well as a reliable quality system. It is a major milestone for Kopter making... Read more

Rainier Heli-International adds five SH09 options

Rainier Heli-International adds five SH09 options

30-Jan-2020Source: Kopter

In March 2018 Rainier Heli International (Rainier) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Kopter North America (Kopter) for five (5) firm and five (5) SH09 options. Rainier has continued to monitor the development of the SH09 and based on the anticipated performance along with the operational cost advantages expected from the helicopter the company... Read more

Kopter and INAEC launch SH09 in the Philippines

Kopter and INAEC launch SH09 in the Philippines

30-Jan-2020Source: Kopter

Kopter Group AG (Kopter) receives additional orders in the Southeast Asian region from the leading operator in the Philippines, INAEC Aviation Corporation (INAEC). The SH09 helicopters are to be dedicated to urban air mobility operations with Ascent Flights Global Pte Ltd (Ascent). Kopter has signed an order for the purchase of one SH09 and one... Read more

Leonardo to acquire Kopter

Leonardo to acquire Kopter

28-Jan-2020Source: Leonardo

Leonardo has signed a contract with Lynwood (Schweiz) AG to acquire 100% of Kopter Group AG (Kopter). This move allows Leonardo to further strengthen its worldwide leadership and position in the rotorcraft sector; leveraging innovation, new capabilities and engineering skills which have been developed by the young, agile Swiss Company. Kopter’s SH09, a new single... Read more

Kopter’s SH09 flies with a new main rotor configuration

Kopter’s SH09 flies with a new main rotor configuration

27-Jan-2020Source: Kopter

Kopter pursues its flight test campaign in Sicily with its 3rd prototype (P3) having now reached more than 100 flights and being now equipped with a modified main rotor head and the next generation of main rotor blades. Both were successfully tested at the end of last year on the company’s whirltower in Ennetmoos, Switzerland.... Read more

EHA launches European Rotors event to rival Vertical Flight Expo

EHA launches European Rotors event to rival Vertical Flight Expo

22-Jan-2020Source: HeliHub.com

The European Helicopter Association (EHA) has launched European Rotors, an exhibition which will run in November 2020 in the German city of Cologne. It will be supported by EASA, along with airframe manufacturers including Airbus, Bell, Kopter and Leonardo, together with engine company Safran. To many observers, this is hardly a surprise. The EHA was instrumental in... Read more

Kopter introduces its new website!

Kopter introduces its new website!

20-Dec-2019Source: Kopter

Kopter Group is pleased to announce today the launch of its redesigned website. The new platform offers quick and easy access to essential information and features relating to its SH09 next generation single engine helicopter and its customer support & services offering. The new website has a clean uncluttered design, improved functionality and enhanced content... Read more

Kopter to present final design features of its SH09 at Heli-Expo 2020

Kopter to present final design features of its SH09 at Heli-Expo 2020

10-Dec-2019Source: Kopter

Kopter continues to expand the performance and flight envelope of the SH09 Prototype 3 (P3), while simultaneously increasing flight test activities in the flight test center located at Pozzallo, Sicily. P3 has now completed a full year of flight tests covering a wide range of adaptations and improvements all focused on delivering performance and enhancing... Read more

Vertical Flight Expo will have no helicopter manufacturers exhibiting

Vertical Flight Expo will have no helicopter manufacturers exhibiting

1-Nov-2019Source: HeliHub.com

Every potential helicopter manufacturer exhibitor – Airbus, Bell, Enstrom, Guimbal, Kopter, Leonardo, MD Helicopters, Robinson and Sikorsky – has decided against taking space at the upcoming Vertical Flight Expo, previously known as Helitech. Representatives from each of these manufacturers (or their UK distributors) have confirmed their position to HeliHub, and none of them appear in the... Read more

Kopter Group and Korea Aerospace Industries enter into cooperation

Kopter Group and Korea Aerospace Industries enter into cooperation

22-Oct-2019Source: Kopter

At the occasion of ADEX 2019 held in Seoul, South Korea, Kopter Group AG (Kopter) and Korea Aerospace Industries, LTD. (KAI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding, paving the way for a close cooperation between the two companies. This framework officially launches the start of a collaboration between Kopter and KAI around local assembly, production, customization... Read more

Kopter’s SH09 Flight Test Program moves forward

Kopter’s SH09 Flight Test Program moves forward

7-Oct-2019Source: Kopter

The Kopter Flight Test crew has successfully performed a series of flight tests with the newly fitted and improved Main Gear Box (MGB) casing on SH09 Prototype 3 (P3). The flights performed with the retrofitted gearbox have already confirmed the expectations of Kopter engineers and crew: the new MGB runs more smoothly, is quieter and... Read more

Kopter participates in Zigermeet 2019

Kopter participates in Zigermeet 2019

22-Aug-2019Source: Kopter

Mollis being the home of Kopter, the company is very proud to support the organization of this unique event, during which all types of aircraft perform one after the other breathtaking in-flight demonstrations. On this occasion, Kopter is showcasing its SH09 prototype #2 (P2) on the static display, allowing visitors to come closer to the... Read more

Kopter enters the Brazilian market

Kopter enters the Brazilian market

15-Aug-2019Source: Kopter

Kopter Group (Kopter) is starting the active promotion in Brazil of its SH09, the next generation single engine helicopter, with the appointment of Gualter Helicopteros as sales representative & distributor. The partnership between the two companies was signed on the first day of the LABACE 2019 exhibition, which is taking place in Sao Paolo from... Read more

Paradise Helicopters visits Kopter’s SH09 flight test base in Pozzallo

Paradise Helicopters visits Kopter’s SH09 flight test base in Pozzallo

1-Aug-2019Source: Kopter

Kopter Group announced the signature of a Memorandum of Agreement with Paradise Helicopters for the purchase of four single-engine SH09 at Heli-Expo in 2018. Paradise Helicopters is one of the most trusted and recognized tour operators in Hawaii thanks to its 20+ years of experience. Calvin Dorn saw SH09 prototype #3 (P3) performing flight tests... Read more

Metro Aviation signs an agreement with Kopter

Metro Aviation signs an agreement with Kopter

24-Jul-2019Source: Kopter

Metro Aviation and Kopter signed an MOA (Memorandum of Agreement) formally recording Metro Aviation’s intent to purchase and take delivery of five (5) SH09 helicopters following FAA certification. Metro Aviation has evaluated and selected the SH09 due to its twin-engine cabin volume for a single-engine price tag and low operating costs while offering best-inclass speed,... Read more

Bell settles with Louisiana after quitting Lafayette plant

Bell settles with Louisiana after quitting Lafayette plant

28-Jun-2019Source: HeliHub.com

The State of Louisiana has reached a settlement claim with Bell of $9.5 million. This comes after Bell decided to abandon their development plans at Lafayette. As reported by Daily Advertiser, Bell was unable to reach their hiring goals at Lafayette. Louisiana has now leased the aviation facility to Kopter Group AG.  ... Read more

SH09 third prototype flies higher and faster in Sicily

SH09 third prototype flies higher and faster in Sicily

17-Jun-2019Source: Kopter

In March 2019, Kopter transferred its third prototype (P3) together with a team composed of 20 flight test engineers, pilots and mechanics to Sicily to set up an additional flight test base in Pozzallo. Pozzallo provides the perfect operational conditions to conduct the SH09 intensive flight test campaign needed in the frame of certification. It... Read more

Kopter Group officially took over Lafayette facilit

Kopter Group officially took over Lafayette facilit

12-Mar-2019Source: Kopter

On Saturday, March 9, Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards joined CEO Andreas Löwenstein of Kopter Group AG and other executives of the company, along with Mayor-President Joel Robideaux of Lafayette, Louisiana, Secretary Don Pierson of Louisiana Economic Development, and other officials to celebrate Kopter’s selection of Lafayette for assembly of its SH09 helicopters. The ribbon-cutting... Read more

Kopter and Louisiana State announce new helicopter facility

Kopter and Louisiana State announce new helicopter facility

11-Mar-2019Source: Kopter

During an event taking place today at Heli-Expo, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards and Kopter Group’s CEO Andreas Löwenstein jointly announced that Kopter will establish a new production facility for its SH09 helicopter in Lafayette, Louisiana. Kopter will lease a 84,700 sq. ft. facility from the Lafayette Airport Commission, which owns the state-of-the-art helicopter assembly... Read more

Kopter Group and Louisiana State announce new helicopter facility

Kopter Group and Louisiana State announce new helicopter facility

5-Mar-2019Source: Kopter

During an event taking place today at Heli-Expo, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards and Kopter Group’s CEO Andreas Löwenstein jointly announced that Kopter will establish a new production facility for its SH09 helicopter in Lafayette, Louisiana. Discover our video at: https://koptergroup.com/videos/10 Kopter will lease a 84,700 sq. ft. facility from the Lafayette Airport Commission, which... Read more

Kopter SH09 successfully completed initial flight tests

Kopter SH09 successfully completed initial flight tests

27-Feb-2019Source: Kopter

Following its first flight on 22 November 2018, Kopter’s SH09 third prototype (P3) completed more than 50 hours of testing at the company facility in Mollis, Switzerland, where it has been produced and it is currently supported. The aircraft climbed up to 5,000 ft and reached a speed of 126 kts, while performing a series... Read more

Kopter Group will exhibit its SH09 at Heli-Expo 2019

Kopter Group will exhibit its SH09 at Heli-Expo 2019

20-Feb-2019Source: Kopter

Kopter Group will have a high-profile participation at this year’s Heli-Expo show in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, displaying a full-scale mock-up of its new SH09 helicopter outfitted with a seven-seat transport configuration (five passengers and two pilots) engineered and manufactured by Metro Aviation. After developing SH09 law enforcement and EMS interiors, Metro Aviation has extended its... Read more

Kopter expands its presence at Mollis airfield

Kopter expands its presence at Mollis airfield

13-Feb-2019Source: Kopter

After the positive vote of the citizens of Glarus North at the municipal assembly last November, the Kopter Group (Kopter) is starting its next expansion step. It has commissioned architect Dima & Partner based in Glarus with the design, planning and construction of a new > 20,000m2 building for its pre-assembly activities at the Mollis... Read more

SH09 latest prototype begins flight trials

SH09 latest prototype begins flight trials

28-Nov-2018Source: Marenco Kopter

Kopter Group AG (Kopter) has commenced the next phase of its helicopter development and certification program with its latest SH09 prototype number 3 (P3).  P3 has achieved the necessary technical clearance and regulatory compliance to start flight tests. Designed in Switzerland and assembled at the Kopter facility at Mollis airfield, it incorporates several improvements and... Read more

Kopter appoints Air Medical Sales Specialist for North American market

Kopter appoints Air Medical Sales Specialist for North American market

23-Oct-2018Source: Kopter

Kopter North America (NA) announced today the appointment of Mr. Lee McCammon as the latest addition to its sales team assuming the role of Air Medical Specialist. Kopter NA’s President of Sales/Marketing and Customer Support, Larry Roberts stated: “We are tremendously pleased to add to the team a person with so much history, knowledge and... Read more

Kopter at AMTC 2018

Kopter at AMTC 2018

23-Oct-2018Source: Kopter

Kopter is very pleased to showcase its SH09 helicopter in HEMS configuration at the Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) in Phoenix, AZ, October 22-24th. The SH09 stands out as a new generation, single turbine helicopter with safety, cost efficiency and mission capability above and beyond known standards. Aspects that are all critical to any air... Read more

Kopter announces new distributor for the Nordic countries

Kopter announces new distributor for the Nordic countries

18-Oct-2018Source: Kopter

Kopter is proud to announce the appointment of Swiss Helikopter Norway AS as its Nordic distributor, on the second day of Helitech 2018. Swiss Helikopter Norway AS will act as distributor of the SH09 helicopter in Scandinavia, Finland, Iceland and Greenland. In order to maintain available SH09 delivery slots for the region and considering the... Read more

Kopter announces a first firm order with SAS from Malaysia

Kopter announces a first firm order with SAS from Malaysia

18-Oct-2018Source: Kopter

On the occasion of Helitech 2018, Systematic Aviation Services (SAS) from Malaysia has signed a firm order with Kopter for one SH09 helicopter in passenger transport configuration that will based out of the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport at Kuala Lumpur. To promote this new customer, Kopter has wrapped its first prototype (P1) using the... Read more

Kopter SH09 displayed in new customer livery at Helitech 2018

Kopter SH09 displayed in new customer livery at Helitech 2018

12-Oct-2018Source: Kopter

Kopter Group is pleased to present its SH09 single-turbine helicopter on the occasion of the 2018 Helitech Exhibition in Amsterdam, to be held from 16th to 18th October. For the event, P1 (Prototype #1) will be showcased with the livery of a new customer to be discovered on the first day of the event. P1... Read more

Kopter appoints SH09 distributor for South Africa

Kopter appoints SH09 distributor for South Africa

27-Sep-2018Source: Kopter

Kopter is proud to announce the deepening of its partnership with Safomar Aviation (PTY) LTD of South Africa, which has placed an order of two SH09 helicopters earlier this year. Safomar Aviation has been appointed distributor of the single engine SH09 helicopter for South Africa during an event that took place at the AAD (Africa... Read more

Kopter announces North American subsidiary

Kopter announces North American subsidiary

11-Jul-2018Source: Kopter

Kopter Group AG is pleased to announce that it has formed a fully owned subsidiary in the US: Kopter North America LLC. The establishment of this subsidiary is a key first step for Kopter in developing its presence in the US, which represents a significant market for the company. Kopter North America LLC will be... Read more

Kopter to show law enforcement SH09 at APSCON

Kopter to show law enforcement SH09 at APSCON

9-Jul-2018Source: Kopter

The Airborne Public Safety Conference (APSCON) from 9 to 11 July in Louisville, KY, marks the site for the debut of Kopter’s SH09 multi-mission helicopter in an advanced public safety configuration engineered for Kopter by Metro Aviation in Shreveport, LA. Known primarily for their expertise in air-medical completions, Metro Aviation has expanded their proficiency in... Read more

Kopter announces Garmin G3000H for Baseline of SH09 Helicopter

Kopter announces Garmin G3000H for Baseline of SH09 Helicopter

28-May-2018Source: Kopter

Kopter Group AG is proud to announce that the newly launched Garmin G3000H will be integrated into the SH09 single turbine helicopter from first deliveries. To benefit operators and owners alike, the G3000H will even come in the standard baseline of the helicopter, ensuring that the SH09 provides the highest level of avionics on the... Read more

Kopter receives Aerosuisse Award

Kopter receives Aerosuisse Award

25-May-2018Source: Kopter

Kopter has been granted this year’s Aerosuisse Award for its pioneering role in the construction of the first new and innovative light helicopter in Switzerland. Aerosuisse president Thomas Hurter gave this recognition to Andreas Loewenstein, Kopter CEO, at the 50th General Assembly of the Swiss Aerospace Association, which took place on 18 May. M. Hurter... Read more

Kopter signs with Paradise Helicopters

Kopter signs with Paradise Helicopters

4-Mar-2018Source: Kopter

Kopter Group AG announced today the signature of a Memorandum of Agreement with Paradise Helicopters for the purchase of four (4) SH09 helicopters to be delivered after the helicopter is awarded FAA certification expected around end of 2019. This signature took place at Heli-Expo in Las Vegas between the Chief Executive Officer of Kopter, Andreas... Read more

Kopter Group announces new order for 18 SH09

Kopter Group announces new order for 18 SH09

4-Mar-2018Source: Kopter

Kopter is proud to announce the signature of a firm contract for twelve units plus six options with Helitrans AS, one of Norway’s largest helicopter operators. This major contract further demonstrates the growing interest the SH09 is generating in the market. Helitrans AS is the last operator to complete our Launch Customer group. The Launch... Read more

Kopter announces order from Safomar Aviation of South Africa

Kopter announces order from Safomar Aviation of South Africa

3-Mar-2018Source: Kopter

On Day 2 of HeliExpo 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Kopter Group AG is proud to announce that Safomar Aviation (PTY) LTD of South Africa has signed an order of two (2) units of the SH09 single turbine helicopter. Safomar is currently in advanced stage discussions with Kopter of a representation agreement for its products... Read more

Kopter signed with Rainier International Inc. for 10 SH09

Kopter signed with Rainier International Inc. for 10 SH09

1-Mar-2018Source: Kopter

Kopter Group signed a memorandum of Agreement with Rainier International Inc, a subsidiary of Elling Halverson Inc, for the purchase of five (5) SH09 helicopters with options for as many as five (5) additional aircraft for delivery within the next three (3) years. This order was announced during Heli-Expo in Las Vegas in the presence... Read more

EASA approves Kopter as Design Organisation

EASA approves Kopter as Design Organisation

22-Feb-2018Source: Kopter

Kopter Group AG received from EASA today the certificate granting the Design Organization Approval (DOA). This certificate confirms Kopter as a duly recognized Design Organization. It is attesting that Kopter has united qualified personnel, implemented the necessary methods, processes and procedures, as well as a reliable design assurance system. It is a major milestone for... Read more

Kopter Group appoints VP of Business Development for US market

Kopter Group appoints VP of Business Development for US market

19-Feb-2018Source: Kopter

Kopter Group AG today announced the appointment of Larry D. Roberts as senior vice president, U.S. Business Development responsible for the sales, marketing of the SH09 single-engine turbine helicopter in North America. Mr. Roberts will be based in Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas. Roberts has been involved in the U.S. commercial helicopter industry for the past 20... Read more

Marenco renamed – but is new name strong enough?

Marenco renamed – but is new name strong enough?

9-Feb-2018Source: Kopter

During an inauguration event held at its recently completed corporate/engineering facility, the company’s CEO, Andreas Loewenstein, introduced Kopter to customers, suppliers, partners and staff. Kopter marks a new chapter in the company’s history. The launch is an opportunity for the company’s leadership to share its ambitious business strategy, as well as news about its upcoming flight test... Read more

Marenco prepares for Heli-Expo

Marenco prepares for Heli-Expo

24-Jan-2018Source: Marenco Swisshelicopter

MSH is proud to present the second prototype (P2) of its SH09 single-turbine helicopter on the occasion of the 2018 Helicopter Association International Heli-Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, to be held from 27th February to 1 st March. P2 has demonstrated excellent flying characteristics and performance that underpin the SH09 multi-role capability. P2’s successor aircraft,... Read more

Marenco Swiss Helicopter appoint new COO

Marenco Swiss Helicopter appoint new COO

1-Sep-2017Source: Marenco Swiss Helicopter

Jan Nowacki begins on the first of September the task as COO at MSH Marenco Swiss Helicopter. Nowacki has previously gained considerable experience in this area at Airbus Helicopters as head of the Rotor Blade and Airframe with the manufacture of composite parts, structural assembly and equipment as well as repair activities. MSH Marenco Swiss Helicopter will, in... Read more

Marenco Swiss Helicopter appoint new COO

Marenco Swiss Helicopter appoint new COO

1-Sep-2017Source: Marenco Swiss Helicopter

Jan Nowacki begins on the first of September the task as COO at MSH Marenco Swiss Helicopter. Nowacki has previously gained considerable experience in this area at Airbus Helicopters as head of the Rotor Blade and Airframe with the manufacture of composite parts, structural assembly and equipment as well as repair activities. MSH Marenco Swiss Helicopter will, in... Read more

Marenco provides update on SKYe SH09 program

Marenco provides update on SKYe SH09 program

11-Aug-2017Source: Marenco Swisshelicopter

The programme development made another huge step forward with the rollout of the prototype three (P3) on 28th June 2017. Thus, in future two prototypes will be used for test flights: the prototype 2 and now also the new P3, which comes close to the serial version. Both prototypes will contribute to achieving a quicker... Read more

Marenco adds non-executive Director

Marenco adds non-executive Director

27-Jun-2017Source: MSH

The Board of Directors of MSH (Marenco Swisshelicopter AG) welcomes André Borschberg as new Member. André will join the Board as a non-executive Director with immediate effect, subject to confirmation at MSH’s next shareholders’ meeting in July. The former Swiss Air Force jet and helicopter pilot and cofounder of the Solar Impulse project, the first... Read more

Marenco SKYe SH09 to Norway

Marenco SKYe SH09 to Norway

25-May-2017Source: Nordic Rotors

The Swiss manufacturer Marenco Swisshelicopter announces today the official signature of a Launch Customer contract with Norwegian Tronrud Engineering AS for a single-turbine SH09 helicopter. The aircraft will be based in the Eggemoen Aviation and Technology Park, 60 kilometers north-west of Oslo. Tronrud Engineering AS will operate the helicopter as a utility and logistics vehicle that will support the... Read more

SKYe SH09 order-book hits 101 units

SKYe SH09 order-book hits 101 units

24-Mar-2017Source: Marenco Swiss Helicopter

Following our participation at the 2017 HeliExpo, MSH reports back on having reached a new commercial milestone with the 101st engagement signed in Dallas for the SKYe SH09 helicopter. With this 7th participation at the US event, the MSH team has been able to witness the continued interest and strong motivation of the market to... Read more

Marenco looks ahead to Heli-Expo 2017

Marenco looks ahead to Heli-Expo 2017

6-Feb-2017Source: Marenco Swisshelicopter

MARENCO SWISSHELICOPTER is pleased and proud to announce its 7th participation at the Heli-Expo in the USA on the occasion of the 2017 Helicopter Association International Convention in Dallas, Texas. The event will be held from the 7th to the 9th of March 2017. Marenco Swisshelicopter will display a full-scale mock-up of the SKYe SH09... Read more

Marenco Swisshelicopter appoints new CEO as founder leaves

Marenco Swisshelicopter appoints new CEO as founder leaves

6-Dec-2016Source: HeliHub.com

Swiss media is reporting that Marenco Swisshelicopter founder and CEO Martin Stucki is leaving the company, and has been replaced. The company, now flying the second prototype of the single-turbine SKYe SH09 helicopter is lagging behind on its delivery schedule and is not expected to make first customer deliveries until 2018. Air Zermatt has been... Read more

Connova to supply composite parts, sub-assemblies and tooling for Marenco SH09

Connova to supply composite parts, sub-assemblies and tooling for Marenco SH09

2-Jun-2016Source: Connova

Connova, a leader for high-performance composite solutions has signed a multi million contract with Marenco Swisshelicopter to supply composite parts, sub-assemblies and respective tooling for its full carbon fiber Helicopter. CONNOVA is a leading European Engineering and Manufacturing Company for high-tech Composite Solutions and has production sites in Switzerland and Eastern Germany. Connova AG, with... Read more

Marenco signs first Launch Customer contract

Marenco signs first Launch Customer contract

2-Mar-2016Source: Marenco

Air Zermatt has selected the SKYe SH09 as its next generation single-engine turbine helicopter. Air Zermatt enjoys through its versatile activities in high mountainous regions as well as their constant innovation a worldwide recognition. In order to be prepared for the future, Air Zermatt has selected the SKYe SH09 as its next generation single-engine turbine... Read more

Helisul signs LOI for ten Marenco SKYe SH09

Helisul signs LOI for ten Marenco SKYe SH09

1-Mar-2016Source: Marenco

Reputable and renowned Helisul Táxi Aéreo from Brazil confirmed strong interest to operate the SKYe SH09 and signs a letter of intent for ten units of the Swiss made single-engine. Marenco Swisshelicopter is really proud to be a part of the vision of Cmte Eloy Biesuz and Helisul Táxi Aéreo especially when considering the pioneering... Read more

Marenco flies second SKYe SH09 prototype

Marenco flies second SKYe SH09 prototype

29-Feb-2016Source: Marenco

The First flight of P2 was performed on Friday 26th February at 17:24 (5:24PM) with Richard Trueman, Chief Test Pilot, at the controls and Peter Wittwer as Flight-Test Engineer. The key event was witnessed and celebrated by the whole team on the Mollis airport facilities of Marenco Swisshelicopter in Switzerland. A rewarding moment for the... Read more

Marenco signs contract for Honeywell HTS900 engines

Marenco signs contract for Honeywell HTS900 engines

15-Nov-2015Source: Honeywell

Honeywell Aerospace (NYSE: HON) has signed a contract to supply its next-generation HTS900 engine to Marenco Swisshelicopter. The HTS900, which generates strong performance at high altitudes and in hot temperatures while reducing emissions and pilot workload, is to be installed in the new Marenco SKYe SH09 helicopter in the first production aircraft agreement for the new Honeywell engine.... Read more

Marenco Swisshelicopter picks Pall barrier filters for SKYe SH09

Marenco Swisshelicopter picks Pall barrier filters for SKYe SH09

7-Oct-2015Source: Marenco

Pall Aerospace today announced that they have been selected by Marenco Swiss helicopter to supply PURE air Dry Barrier Filters for the company’s new SKYe SH09 helicopters.  Pall’s PURE air Dry Barrier Filters were first introduced to the commercial market at Helitech International 2014.  Pall and Marenco Swiss helicopter will sign the formal agreement during... Read more

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