Marenco Swisshelicopter has unveiled its new brand name, Kopter. During an inauguration event held at its recently completed engineering facility, the company's CEO Andreas Loewenstein introduced Kopter to customers, suppliers, partners and staff. Kopter will present the second prototype (P2) of its SH09 single-turbine helicopter at the 2018 Helicopter Association International Heli-Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, to be held from 27 February to 1 March.

This helicopter and pre-series aircraft PS04 will jointly serve to obtain EASA and FAA certification, allowing first deliveries in 2019.