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Leonardo Helicopters Rebrands Kopter SH09 as the AW09

With AW09 service entry projected for early 2024, Leonardo is making plans to work on a hybrid-electric helicopter in the second half of the decade.
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Rotorcraft

Universal Avionics Gaining in Helicopter Marketplace

Universal Avionics sees plenty of opportunity for its ClearVision EFVS and SkyVis wearable HUD in the rotorcraft market.
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Rotorcraft

Honeywell Adds Major Upgrades to Helicopter Avionics

Honeywell's latest avionics upgrades to synthetic vision, radar, and EGPWS are available for Leonardo's AW139.
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Accidents

Mexico AW109 Crash Now a Homicide Investigation

Mexican authorities have detained four people in connection with the December 2018 fatal crash of a 2011 Leonardo AW109S.
Aircraft

Abu Dhabi Aviation Inducts Two New AW169s into Fleet

Abu Dhabi Aviation will utilize one of the two Leonardo AW169s for oil and gas operations.
Aircraft

Global AirParts Adds AW139 Helos to Part-out Program

A large fleet of AW139 intermediate twin-engine helicopters prompted Global AirParts to add the model to its rotorcraft part-out program.
Rotorcraft

Leonardo Prepping Skid Kit for AW169

Leonardo is progressing with a skid kit for its AW169 medium twin helicopter.
Avionics

Leonardo AW139 Gets Honeywell Primus Epic Upgrade

The new Honeywell Primus Epic Phase 8 software will be available in the Leonardo AW139 intermediate twin.
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Rotorcraft

Leonardo Closes On Kopter Acquisition

Leonardo pays $185 million for Kopter, as well as bonuses to owner Lynwood if certain milestones are met over the life of Kopter’s SH09 program.
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Rotorcraft

Leonardo Buys Swiss Helicopter Manufacturer Kopter - AIN

Leonardo Buys Swiss Helicopter Manufacturer Kopter - AIN
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