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America's Gate Guardians VOLUME 14 NUMBER 5 OCT/NOV 2020 WWW.ROTORHUB.COM America’s gate guardians US Customs and Border Protection THAT WHO’S BACK GOLDEN HOUR OUT THERE? TO SCHOOL HEMS interiors Night vision technology Training and simulation For missions accomplished Whatever the missions, whatever the times, wherever the places, we’ll get you where you’re going. Follow the SH09 progress at koptergroup.com Kopter - a Leonardo company Kopter_Corpo1_205x273_RH_uk.indd 1 01/10/2020 12:31 CONTENTS EDITORIAL Tel: +44 1252 545993 5 EDITORIAL COMMENT Page 35 Managing Editor Electric dreams Glenn Sands [email protected] 6 NEWS Contributors Gordon Arthur, Gerrard Cowan, • ACH130 Aston Martin Edition wins orders Peter Donaldson, Emma Kelly, Peter Lewis • Nakanihon Air signs up for first H215 ADVERTISING SALES AND MARKETING • Miami-Dade Fire Rescue receives AW139 Tel: +44 1252 545993 • Bristow’s UK SAR contract extended to 2026 Publisher Mark Howells • Russia delivers up-engined Mi-171 to [email protected] Chinese operator Sales Manager • More Surions for South Korean police Shelley Potts [email protected] • NCCH and RotorSky establish training Marketing and Communications Manager partnership Emma Walker [email protected] • Hong Kong’s GFS reaches H175 milestones FEATURE PRODUCTION AND DESIGN 24 THAT GOLDEN HOUR 12 NEWS IN DEPTH Configuring a HEMS cabin is one of the most Production Manager David Rogers High hopes for Hill’s HX50 complex and design-intensive modifications Tel: +44 7986 658483 [email protected] currently made to helicopters, but leading Production and Design Editor FEATURE aircraft interior specialists are rising to meet Steve Lodewyke 14 AMERICA’S GATE GUARDIANS the challenge. Tel: +44 1252 545993 [email protected] Viewed as America’s front line, US Customs Graphic Designer and Border Protection operates a fleet of FEATURE Paul Firth [email protected] UH-60 Black Hawks that plays a key role in the 31 POWERFUL CONNECTIONS agency’s efforts to protect the homeland. The ability to pass information swiftly, be it CIRCULATION Crewed by air interdiction agents, the work is verbally or electronically, is critical for flight Subscription Enquiries Tel: +44 1252 545993 dynamic, at times high risk, but very rewarding. operations, and a variety of new and improved [email protected] capabilities are now available thanks to the MANAGEMENT latest advances in on-board connectivity. [email protected] FEATURE 21 HELPING HANDS AT HELIOPS Managing Director Mark Howells With skill sets that are among the world’s best FEATURE Director for teaching helicopter disciplines such as SAR 35 WHO’S OUT THERE? Becky Howells and landing aboard luxury yachts, the future is Being able to see in the dark has revolutionised RotorHub is published six times per year – looking bright for UK-based HeliOperations. the way helicopters are operated. Some of the in February/March, April/May, June/July, August/September, October/November and leading providers of night vision technology December/January – by HMG Aerospace Ltd. Distribution of RotorHub is carefully controlled Page 21 discuss developments in the field. for industry-related individuals. Non-qualifiers can subscribe annually for £90. FEATURE Articles and information contained in this publication are the copyright of HMG Aerospace 41 BACK TO SCHOOL Ltd and may not be reproduced in any form without the written permission of the publisher. The helicopter training and simulation sector is Design and layout by gradually starting to pick up from where it left Vivid Associates Ltd – vividassociates.com off when the pandemic arrived, and it continues Printed by to develop innovative ways of reducing the cost The Manson Group, St Albans, UK and improving the effectiveness of pilot training. © HMG Aerospace Ltd 2020 ISSN 1754-520X COMMENT 46 OVERWHELMED AND UNDERIMPRESSED With the aviation industry still struggling to deal HMG Aerospace Ltd with the impact of COVID-19, Peter Lewis, CEO The Hub, Fowler Avenue, Farnborough Business Park, of Alpine Air Support, issues a rallying call to the Farnborough, GU14 7JF, helicopter community. United Kingdom Tel: +44 1252 545993 Front cover: A US Customs and Border Protection agent surveys hurricane damage in South Carolina from the door of a UH-60 Black Hawk. (Photo: Ozzy Trevino/CBP) WWW.ROTORHUB.COM VOLUME 14 NUMBER 5 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2020 ROTORHUB WWW.ROTORHUB.COM 3 A biannual publication driven by YOU and edited by US. Showcase YOUR products and services to OUR 13,ooo+ aviation industry readers. INFOCUS March 2o21 September 2o21 Topic: Topic: Safety & Security Design Contact: [email protected] Informative. Insightful. Inspiring. INFOCUS Associated titles: RotorHub_Infocus House advert_070820.indd 1 21/10/2020 09:43 COMMENT In the next issue • Cockpit technology • Crew safety • Oil and gas • EO/IR systems Glenn Sands, Managing Editor Electric dreams The long-held idea of electrically powered The VA-1X is a five-seat passenger aircraft eVTOL prototypes. Fitzpatrick has extensive helicopters and rotary-powered craft may for routes of up to 160 km. Equipped with experience in leading technology now finally be drawing closer and moving a distributed propulsion system that businesses, having established the Manor beyond all those concept sketches and employs lithium-ion batteries, it will be able F1 team, and he has drafted in engineers fantasy-style promotional videos that I to use existing helipads and airports, and with motor racing industry experience to regularly get shown at media presentations. the developer claims that, in terms of noise work on the VA-1X project. Whilst many different companies are levels, it will be 30 times quieter than a The prospect of combining F1 technology keen to be the first to develop such traditional helicopter. with the latest aerospace developments is technology, even I can see that some of the a mouth-watering proposition, and it might proposed designs would be more at home Leading the race well be time to regard the VA-1X as less in Star Trek than as a practical urban or A statement from the company indicates ‘James Bond’ and more a real and practical regional platform. that assembly work will begin “shortly”, with solution to what has been a hot topic for But, surprisingly, one of those cool-looking the first test flight expected to take place debate over the last decade. concepts has caught my eye. UK company next year. Certification and operational As improvements to conventional Vertical Aerospace has unveiled its VA-1X service is scheduled for early 2024. helicopters continue to be developed, it’s aircraft. If all goes to plan, it will be the first Vertical Aerospace’s founder, Stephen going to be a fascinating few years ahead certified winged electric vertical take-off Fitzpatrick, has conducted numerous air as the two types each try to find where they and landing (eVTOL) air taxi. tests with scale models and full-scale can fit into this competitive market. ▪ Vertical Aerospace is hoping that the VA-1X will enter commercial service in 2024. (Image: Vertical Aerospace) WWW.ROTORHUB.COM VOLUME 14 NUMBER 5 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2020 ROTORHUB 5 NEWS ACH130 Aston Martin Edition wins orders In Latin America, the model has just The Aston Martin Edition is attracting interest around the world. (Photo: Airbus) entered service with an undisclosed VIP customer in Guatemala. The first order from the Asia-Pacific region came from an existing Airbus customer in New Zealand. That aircraft will be used privately, as well as in VIP charter operations. Most recently, an undisclosed private customer in Canada signed up for one of the special edition helicopters. It will be completed by skilled craftsmen and craftswomen in the UK, where the OEM manages and engineers this model, and delivered from the Airbus Customer Centre in Fort Erie, Canada. The aeronautical designers at Airbus Corporate Helicopters (ACH) and the automotive designers at Aston Martin worked closely on the new ACH130 variant for over a year, marrying ACH’s key values of excellence, quality and service with Customers on three continents have signed Launched early in January, the Aston Aston Martin’s commitment to beauty, firm contracts for the ACH130 Aston Martin Martin Edition is a special version of the handcrafting and automotive art. Edition helicopter since its launch at the ACH130 featuring a range of stylish interior Frédéric Lemos, head of ACH, said: “We beginning of this year. and exterior design features created by are delighted with the market reaction to The helicopter, which Airbus describes as Aston Martin. this superb new helicopter. These orders “one of the most distinctive sights in the According to Airbus, the aircraft should across the world clearly demonstrate the skies”, is already flying in Latin America, “delight helicopter owners who appreciate excitement generated by our collaboration and will enter service in North America and the thrill of piloting and the pleasure of with Aston Martin.” Asia-Pacific over the coming months. driving luxury sports cars”. By Glenn Sands, Farnborough Nakanihon Air signs up for first H215 Airbus Helicopters has received an order require, which will not only boost mission For the manufacturer’s part, Guillaume from Nakanihon Air, one of Japan’s largest readiness but will also build up our fleet Leprince, managing director of Airbus helicopter operators, for a single H215. It is capabilities. We are happy to further this Helicopters in Japan, stated: “We are the first time that Nakanihon has acquired partnership with the Airbus Helicopters pleased to support Nakanihon Air’s this Super Puma type. team in Japan that understands our growing business. We thank our customer The new aircraft will be used for utility needs and has supported our operations for their continued confidence in our and aerial work, joining 45 other Airbus for many years.” long-lasting relationship as demonstrated helicopters in the Nakanihon fleet. by this first H215 order.” The company performs passenger Nakanihon Air is adding an H215 to its Nakanihon operates an and cargo transportation, electronic large Airbus fleet.
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