Konner Helicopters

Konner Helicopters (Konner S.r.l.) is an Italian aerospace company in Amaro, in the province of Udine, that designs and builds helicopters and gas turbine engines. It was founded in 2002 by entrepreneur Sergio Bortoluz, and the company draws on 25 years of experience in turbines and precision mechanics. Its stated focus is safety, light weight and ease of flying.

Helicopters

• K1: two seat helicopter powered by the TK-250 turbine, with the K1-S19 as the main model
• K2 and K2 Italia: carbon fiber airframe designed for crash energy absorption, with optional crash absorbing seats, 4 point harnesses, a self sealing fuel tank and the Hybrid Flight Assistant, which adds 90 hp from an electric motor when needed
• K3 Anfibio: amphibious helicopter able to take off and land on water, with the TK-250 engine, the HAS hybrid system and a carbon fiber hull
• HAS Hybrid: hybrid propulsion system listed as a separate product

Engine and services

The TK-250 gas turbine produces 250 hp and weighs 50 kg, with a latest generation FADEC that automates start up, flight mode setting and shutdown. Konner provides technical assistance, maintenance and global spare parts management for the TK-250, and runs a dealer network. The K1-S19 has been chosen as the main aircraft for HEMS operations with a Notarzt (emergency physician) service.

Company facts

• Founded in 2002
• K1-S19 holds Type Certificate LTF-ULH issued by DAeC
• Location: Amaro, Udine, Italy
• Email: info@konnerturbine.com

The website is in Italian and English, with news and media pages, a careers section and a newsletter signup, and it shows a golden K3 amphibious helicopter on its error page.