52 Vol. 10 / No. 4 / April 2018 Global Aviator
an existing lightweight
armour solution and
delivered it on an aggressive
schedule. The armour
panels are encapsulated
with LifePort’s LifeGard
protective coating, providing
enhanced durability to
support cargo transport
in the Columbia 234.
The company also
unveiled a Machined Sled
upgrade. The new sled has
a wider backrest and is
certified in the Leonardo
AW139, Bell 212, Bell 412,
Sikorsky S-76®A, B, C
and D variants, and the
Airbus H-130 airframe. The
third generation product
provides operators with
improved features and
durability, including: 16%
weight reduction over
the previous composite
AeroSled, resulting in an
overall weight savings
of 4 kg; a new machined
aluminum structure,
designed for both accident
scene and patient transfer
missions; and improved
maintenance and durability
due to machined structure.Rockwell Collins
Rockwell Collins showcased
an enhanced portfolioof nose-to-tail avionics
solutions for light to heavy-
lift helicopters. For the
first time at Heli-Expo,
Rockwell Collins will
have products on display
from its interior systems
business, which was formed
from its acquisition of B/E
Aerospace in April 2017.
A comprehensive portfolio
now spans the length of
the helicopter that include
cockpit display systems,
mission computers, radios,
pilot and passenger seating,
exterior and interior lighting,
connectivity routers, and
other on board components.Also on display at
its booth was its next-
generation cockpit display
system, as well the HeliSure
flight situational awareness
solution, which includes
Helicopter Synthetic
Vision System (H-SVS)
and the Helicopter Terrain
Awareness and Warning
System (H-TAWS).
Integrated into low-risk,
digital and all glass cockpit
upgrade retrofits that
Rockwell Collins provides,
the HeliSure system enables
crews to operate in tough,
all-weather environments
while increasing safety.Leonardo
Leonardo announced that
Sino-US Intercontinental
Helicopter Investment
(Sino-US) of China has
signed contracts for
additional 26 helicopters,
including 7 AW119Kx single
engine, 15 AW109 Trekker
light twins and 4 AW139
intermediate twins with
deliveries expected to start
this year through to 2019.
The contracts are valued in
excess of 120 million euro.
The orders follow
a series of contracts,
particularly for EMS
helicopters, signed by
Sino-US in recent years
which include 25 AW119KxHelicopter shows 2018
The Enstrom Dealer of the Year award was given out at the Enstrom
Sales meeting at Heli Expo in Las Vegas this week. The award was given
to Eastern Atlantic of England. Eastern Atlantic was founded by Simon
Oliphant-Hope and has been an Enstrom Dealer since 1996. Pictured
is Tracy Biegler, CEO & President of Enstrom and Jamie Chalkley.
Director of Sales & Chief Pilot for Eastern Atlantic.single engines and a mix of
30 AW139s and AW169s in
2016, followed by 10 AW109
Trekkers in 2017. These
latest orders strengthens
the collaboration between
Leonardo Helicopter and
Sino-US in China, including
Hong Kong and Macau.
Leonardo has set a new yearly
delivery record in the Chinese
market with 30 units in- With further deliveries
planned in the next couple of
years, Chinese civil operator
Kingwing would become one
of the largest for Leonardo
helicopters worldwide.
Leonardo also
announced further combined
orders for helicopters for a
total of 17 aircraft valued
at almost 140 million euro
for several customers in
various countries and for
a range of commercial and
public service applications.
Contracts include a mix of
AW119Kx single engine,
AW109 GrandNew and
AW109 Trekker light twins,
AW169 light-intermediate,
AW139 intermediate and
AW189 super medium
types, confirming the
strong competitiveness
of Company’s modern
product portfolio.
PAC International
PAC InternationalThe Rockwell Collins nose-to-tail avionics solutions for light to heavy helicopters.