Press Release

Issued by Kopter, a Leonardo company.

October 11, 2018

Kopter Group is pleased to present its SH09 single-turbine helicopter at the 2018 Helitech exhibition in Amsterdam, to be held from 16th to 18th October.

For the event, Prototype no. 1 (P1) will be showcased in the livery of a new customer to be disclosed on the first day of the event. P1 has been restored and then wrapped, promoting the paint scheme of this customer. It will be fitted with the baseline passenger configuration, highlighting the flexibility, space and capacity of its cabin, which is typically seen on light twin-engine helicopters only.

P1 was the first SH09 prototype to fly and demonstrated the excellent characteristics that underpin the helicopter’s multi-role capability. P1 was succeeded by P2 which enabled the validatiion of the concept and overall layout of the SH09 up to the early part of this year. P3 is currently going through extensive ground tests, in preparation for its flight test campaign in Sicily. P3 and pre-series aircraft PS04 will jointly serve in the process of obtaining European (EASA) and soon after, US (FAA) certification.

The SH09 has enjoyed a very positive response from the market as it offers the highest standards of safety, mission capability and cost efficiency, which are unequalled in the single engine category.

Also exhibited on the Kopter booth will be the Garmin G3000H avionics suite that will be integrated into the SH09 from first deliveries. This modern and latest generation of avionics will significantly reduce pilot workload, increase situational awareness and boost the aircraft’s operational safety margins.

The Kopter team will be available on booth H20 with the latest updates about the ongoing development of the SH09 programme and company.