Kopter partners with Safomar Aviation in South Africa
Kopter has appointed Safomar Aviation LTD of South Africa as its distributor of the single engine SH09 helicopter for South Africa
Swiss helicopter manufacturer Kopter has appointed Safomar Aviation LTD of South Africa as its distributor of the single engine SH09 helicopter for South Africa, a move which it says strengthens the two companies’ partnership following Safomar Aviation’s order of two SH09 helicopters earlier this year.
At a ceremony at the AAD (Africa Aerospace and Defence) with Kopter Chief Commercial Officer Mathias Sénès and Safomar Aviation CEO Shai Shalem it was announced that Safomar will provide training, maintenance and modification services to support the aircraft when it enters the South African market.
Kopter says that the SH09’s specifications are well suited to this region, with the helicopter able to travel a distance of 800km (500 miles) with standard fuel tanks and reach a fast cruise speed of 260 km/h (160 mph). The helicopter also performs well in hot areas and high altitude, says Kopter.