The AW09 single engine helicopter is this year one of Leonardo’s key highlights at Heli-Expo 2023.
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How the AW09 third prototype (P3) evolved over time
During the four years the prototype P3 served the AW09 program, several upgrades were explored, tested and validated, allowing to reach the AW09 final configuration.
Continue readingLeonardo and Safran partner for AW09 single-engine helicopter propulsion system
The production configuration of the next generation single-engine helicopter will be powered by the Arriel 2K engine, the latest version of the Arriel family.
The AW09 will leverage the proven technology and reliability of this engine family together with innovative and efficient global support solutions to respond to current and future single-engine market expectations.
The latest AW09 prototype, PS4, is about to start flight test activities with the Arriel 2K engine at Kopter’s facility in Mollis (Switzerland).
PS4 on its way
The new AW09 prototype, PS4, is ready to take to the sky.
Continue readingKopter was the main Sponsor of ERF 2022
We 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.
Continue readingHelisul Aviação confirms commitment to the AW09 at HAI 2022
Following recent discussions with Leonardo, Cmte Eloy Biesuz, founder of the renowned Brazilian company Helisul Aviação, largest Latin American single engine helicopter operator, confirmed his commitment towards becoming a reference operator of the AW09 helicopter.
Continue readingKopter meets the helicopter community at HAI 2022
As part of Leonardo, Kopter is pleased to attend the 2022 edition of HAI in Dallas, Texas.
Continue readingKopter actively supports Rotors Switzerland 2022
Kopter is pleased to take part in Rotors Switzerland 2022, event organized by the Swiss Aerospace Cluster (SAC) on the 8th of February at the Payerne Airport, Canton of Vaud.
Continue readingAW09 prototype close to final shape
The AW09 third prototype (P3) is now fitted with new upper cowlings as part of aerodynamic improvements of the Type Certification design.
Continue readingVisit of EASA’s Panel 1 flight test team
EASA’s AW09 Project flight test team flew several times this week on the AW09 third prototype to get an initial familiarization with the helicopter.
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