Why Kopter Expects Versatile AW09 To Punch Above Its Weight

The Leonardo group company is starting the type certification process for its new AW09 single-engine rotorcraft. It believes that an above-averagely spacious cabin, plus simplified operations and a reduced maintenance burden will prove attractive to a wide range of operators. These could include VIP passengers, who now have multiple cabin interior options. BJT sister publication Aviation International News attended the unveiling of the VIP Agusta-branded version of the helicopter at the recent EBACE show in Geneva, Switzerland.