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 has made the decision to expand their existing options for five SH09 by an additional five (5) aircrafts for a total of ten (10) options.
Continue readingLeonardo to acquire Kopter with the aim of extending its helicopter market leadership
- Leonardo buys 100% of the Swiss helicopter company Kopter from Lynwood
- Profumo: “We confirm our commitment to strengthening Leonardo’s core business and sustaining our leadership in key areas. With this acquisition we will bring on board innovative skills and technologies that will complement our own and will also contribute to keeping us at the forefront of innovation and competitiveness whilst maintaining our financial solidity.”
Kopter presents the SH09 final design features at Heli-Expo 2020.
Kopter presented the final design features of its next generation single engine helicopter at a press briefing held on the eve of Heli-Expo 2020.
Continue readingKopter’s SH09 flies with a new main rotor configuration
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.
Continue readingDiscover SH09 final design features at Heli-Expo 2020 in Anaheim!
Kopter SH09 design now embeds all enhancements and optimizations from the intensive flight test campaign undergone by the third prototype (P3).
Continue readingKopter introduces its new website!
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.
Continue readingKopter presenting the final design features of its SH09 helicopter at HAI Heli-Expo 2020
• Final design to be implemented on SH09 Pre-Series 4 (PS4)
• Displayed at Heli-Expo: full-scale SH09 mock-up in passenger configuration and innovative SH09 flight simulator co-developed with VRM Switzerland
Kopter Group and Korea Aerospace Industries enter into cooperation
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.
Continue readingKopter’s SH09 Flight Test Program moves forward
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).
Continue readingKopter participates in Zigermeet 2019!
Kopter Group is thrilled to be part of the Zigermeet event, which takes place in Mollis, Switzerland, on the 16th & 17th August 2019.
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