Rotorcraft
Kopter Plans SH09 Assembly in the U.S.
Swiss Company Establishes U.S. Subsidiary
Kopter has set up a U.S. subsidiary, where it plans to manufacture its SH09 light single helicopter in the "mid-term." (Photo: Kopter)
Kopter has set up a U.S. subsidiary, where it plans to manufacture its SH09 light single helicopter in the "mid-term." (Photo: Kopter)

Switzerland-based Kopter Group announced plans to assemble its new SH09 helicopter in the U.S. “in the mid-term” and has formed wholly owned U.S.-based subsidiary Kopter North America. The company said establishing the subsidiary is a “first step” in developing a U.S. presence. It will be headed by CEO Christian Gras and long-time U.S. helicopter executive Larry Roberts as president of sales, marketing, and customer support.