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Leonardo Kopter AW09 Credit: Kopter Group Originally launched by Marenco Swisshelicopter in 2011, the Kopter SH09 was rebranded in April 2021 as the AW09 to reflect its addition to the Leonardo Helicopters’ product line. Leonardo completed its $185 million acquisition of Switzerland-based Kopter Group in April 2020. The rebranding aligns with the manufacturer’s strategy of naming its models with the number nine. Powered by a single Honeywell HTS900 turboshaft engine and fitted with a Garmin G3000H avionics suite, the AW09 has been developed to carry up to eight passengers in a cabin similar in size to that found on light twin-engine helicopters. A competitor with the Airbus Helicopters’ H125 and Bell Model 407, the AW09 has landed customers in the aerial tourism and emergency medical services markets. Entry into service is planned in 2022. ....
FAA approves new platform approach system for Sikorsky S-92 helicopters Share The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved a new platform approach system for the Sikorsky’s The development allows the rotorcraft to provide offshore oil operators with an automated approach that reduces cockpit workload by an estimated 60% and facilitates safer operations under difficult weather and operating conditions. Sikorsky has developed the new safety feature in partnership with PHI, a Sikorsky customer that operates S-92 and S-76 helicopters in the Gulf of Mexico to provide transportation to offshore oil workers. Sikorsky stated that the ‘Rig Approach’ can be installed in an already operational aircraft and will be available as an option on the S-92 rotorcraft. ....
Manufacturers of traditional helicopters plan to introduce several new models or upgrades to existing aircraft in the coming years. Some of the new or upgraded civil helicopters nearing entry into service are summarized. ....
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