In 2019, signed partnership with Kopter for the SH09 helicopter in 7-seat passenger transport configuration.
Named Leonardo AW09 distributor for the United States and Canada.
Metro Aviation has established a strategic partnership with Leonardo to play a pivotal role as a key completion center and distributor for the AW09 helicopter within the United States. By leveraging its extensive expertise in air medical completions and traditional aerospace engineering, Metro Aviation is instrumental in tailoring this next-generation single-engine aircraft to meet the rigorous demands of North American emergency medical services and law enforcement operators. This collaboration ensures that the AW09 benefits from Metro’s specialized interior configurations and robust support network, effectively bridging the gap between the aircraft's innovative Swiss-engineered design and the practical, mission-specific requirements of the American commercial helicopter market.
Named Leonardo AW09 distributor for the United States and Canada.
Metro Aviation has established a strategic partnership with Leonardo to play a pivotal role as a key completion center and distributor for the AW09 helicopter within the United States. By leveraging its extensive expertise in air medical completions and traditional aerospace engineering, Metro Aviation is instrumental in tailoring this next-generation single-engine aircraft to meet the rigorous demands of North American emergency medical services and law enforcement operators. This collaboration ensures that the AW09 benefits from Metro’s specialized interior configurations and robust support network, effectively bridging the gap between the aircraft's innovative Swiss-engineered design and the practical, mission-specific requirements of the American commercial helicopter market.
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Metro Aviation Signs Agreement for Five SH09
23-Jul-19 - Metro Aviation signed MOA (Memorandum of Agreement) with Kopter to purchase five SH09 following FAA certification bringing total number of firm orders to 70 helicopters added to the 100 LOIs (Letter of intent). Metro to develop interiors for medical, police and tourism missions #SH09
Kopter New Helicopter Facility in Louisiana
06-Mar-19 - Kopter leasing a 84,700 sq.ft. facility located at Lafayette Regional Airport (KLFT) in Louisiana, USA. Creation of 120 jobs by 2025 for production of around 100 SH09 helicopters per year #manufacturing
Kopter SH09 at Heli-Expo 2019
19-Feb-19 - Kopter will exhibit its SH09 helicopter in a 7-seat passenger transport configuration developed by Metro Aviation and unveil an innovative flight training solution at Heli-Expo 2019 in Atlanta, USA, March 4-7 #HeliExpo2019 List of Aircraft |
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