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Leonardo AW09
in US Metro Aviation

Service : 2026 to present

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.

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