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News 4 • Canadian Coast Guard project heads to the courts • EC225 resumes full mission operability worldwide Cover story 13 • Bell Helicopter launches new light single The largest provider of air • Scepticism greets Eurocopter rebranding medical transportation Payloads: Right down the line 39 services in the US HEMS Platform for Industry: A variety of different sensor technologies are now market, Air Methods Methodical approach 8 available to assist helicopter operators carrying out operates around 390 Air medical transportation is a fundamental infrastructure inspection flights for utility companies. helicopters across 45 states. element of a country’s comprehensive healthcare RotorHub weighs up the options. (Photo: Air Methods) infrastructure. Aaron Todd, CEO of Air Methods, 13 talks to RotorHub about how his company is Type Focus: Eurocopter AS332 46 providing both widespread and reliable services in Despite more advanced platforms at a similar this hectic sector. size being available – even from the same manufacturer – the AS332 Super Puma is still EMS: On a role 13 holding its own. RotorHub charts its history and HEMS has become big business for operators and considers its place in the current market. airframers alike. RotorHub looks at some of the latest offerings in terms of platforms and mission Urban flying: Street smarts 51 31 equipment. With recent tragic events once again highlighting the issue of safety in urban flying, the relevant Market report: East side story 23 authorities and key industry figures are discussing The emerging Asian rotorcraft sector is a hive of what needs to be done to ensure pilots, their activity as Western OEMs look to secure market passengers and the public remain protected. share, while countries in the region seek to develop domestic industry. RotorHub provides an overview. Rotorcraft Guide (part 36) 55 From Kamov Ka-26 to Kamov Ka-32. 39 Powerplants: Energy supplements 31 As growth resumes and new markets open up Collective Pitch 56 in the civil helicopter sector, RotorHub finds out Peter Lewis, CEO of Alpine Air Support, describes what operators and airframers can expect in terms the benefits of utilising aftermarket helicopter of performance improvements and technology parts over visiting repair shops or purchasing new development from their engine suppliers. components.

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Name dropping EDITORIAL Editor here have been plenty of corporate rebranding exercises Tony Skinner, [email protected] over the years that at the time were derided as heralding the Tel: +44 1753 727020 demise of a company, or the end of an era. Staff Reporters T In most of these cases, the new company branding was quickly Beth Stevenson, adopted by the majority of users and the name change became [email protected] Jonathan Tringham, simply a matter of corporate history. [email protected] The EADS board will be hoping that its brainwave of dissolving Business Reporter the Eurocopter brand in favour of the clunky construct that is ‘Airbus Joyce de Thouars, Helicopters’ will come to be regarded as less of a PR disaster and [email protected] more a stroke of marketing genius. There are plenty of indications at Contributors this early stage, however, that the verdict will lean closer to the former than the latter. Rob Coppinger, Peter Donaldson, The corporate reasons behind the move are pretty clear – EADS wants a globally recognised brand Jim Dorschner, José Higuera, Alexander Mladenov, Barry D Smith, that instantly conjures up an aerospace powerhouse able to compete with the big US primes across a Matthew Smith, Jim Winchester range of sectors. The move to merge Airbus Military, Astrium and Cassidian into one defence and space division emblazoned with the Airbus brand makes some sense. Astrium’s strong branding and heritage PRODUCTION Production Department Manager aside, the other two divisions were largely unrecognisable outside the aerospace/defence industry. David Hurst, [email protected] Following the failed merger with BAE Systems last year, the company is clearly keen to reposition itself, and leveraging the success of Airbus as of one of the two leading commercial Sub-editor Adam Wakeling, aerospace manufacturers is one obvious means to do that. [email protected] However, adding all these factors together, it still seems strange that EADS came up with ‘Airbus ADVERTISING Helicopters’ at the end of the equation, even a week after the news was announced. Commercial Manager The aviation forums, admittedly not the best place to gather measured comment, were filled Jane Smith, [email protected] with derision following the news, as were most industry analysts once they were off the record, with Tel: +44 1753 727004 many reactions simply unprintable. Many pondered why EADS did not just rebrand the rotorcraft Junior Sales Executive division as ‘Eurocopter, an Airbus company’ to retain the strength of both brands. Sara Sheperia, [email protected] While some commentators have argued that the European nature of the name was limiting Tel: +44 1753 727003 the perception of Eurocopter as an international player, this is outright nonsense. Tell that to its competitors in Latin America and parts of Asia where the OEM stole a march years ago by SUBSCRIPTIONS Tower House, Lathkill St, Sovereign Park, positioning itself as a local player. Market Harborough, Leics LE16 9EF, UK In these markets, the ‘Euro’ in Eurocopter no more held the company back than Sikorsky has Paid subscription contacts: ever been constrained by the Russian heritage of its name. Even the oxymoron that is ‘American Tel: +44 1858 438879 Fax: +44 1858 461739 Eurocopter’ had begun to gather its own US identity. Email: [email protected] Furthermore, the Eurocopter brand was equally strong in the civil and military realms, with MANAGEMENT recognisable products and loyal customers across both sectors. In many aspects, the new name E-mail: [email protected] will not sit as comfortably – to label a VIP helicopter as an ‘Airbus’ looks as strange as the EC665 Tiger attack helicopter being badged with a commercial airliner logo. Editor-in-Chief – Tony Skinner Managing Director – Darren Lake A further distraction, albeit a minor one, is waiting to see what Airbus Helicopters decides to do Chairman – Nick Prest with the naming conventions of future types, as AB is associated with the Agusta-Bell partnership

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Canadian Coast Guard project heads to the courts Eurocopter is pursuing legal action currently under examination by the following a ‘discriminating’ Canadian The CCG is looking for a new ‘light lift’ Canadian courts.’ Coast Guard (CCG) tender for a new helicopter to replace its Bö 105s As the issue is now before the fleet of helicopters. (pictured) and Bell 206Ls. (Photo: CCG) courts, the company was unable to On 20 June, the company made comment further. an application for a judicial review to In addition to Canada, more than Canada’s Federal Court, claiming the a dozen other worldwide civil aviation government’s project to replace the authorities have given the green light current CCG fleet of 24 helicopters to the weight increase on the 429. was unfairly slanted in favour of However, in a nine-page statement Bell Helicopter. released in August outlining its decision Both Eurocopter Canada and to deny the request, the FAA said the AgustaWestland withdrew their bids increase would place the aircraft at before the 3 June closing date, leaving a ‘competitive advantage’. the Bell 429 as the sole contestant in ‘The development and manufacturing the ‘light lift’ category. costs and market viability of a rotorcraft The dispute centres on the January hinge largely on its type certification 2012 decision by Transport Canada basis,’ it states. ‘The applicability to approve a 225kg increase in the sections in Parts 27 and 29 create a maximum gross weight of the Bell 429 level playing field for rotorcraft designers from 3,175kg to 3,400kg, which so that from an engineering, investment allows greater range and loiter times. and marketing perspective, all It was subsequently denied by the applicants work to the same US FAA. regulatory expectations. Eurocopter told RotorHub in a ‘The exemption relief sought for the statement that the nature of the Bell 429 would, if granted, place the procurement had led to its decision Bell 429 at a competitive advantage to to take legal recourse. Public Works and Government Services Eurocopter Canada decided to launch a other rotorcraft over 7,000lb [3,175kg] ‘Further to a tender issued by the Canada], which we consider was legal recourse before the Federal Court already required to meet Part 29.’ Canadian government [Ministry of discriminating towards Eurocopter, of Canada,’ it reads. ‘Such recourse is By Tony Skinner, London EC225 resumes full mission operability worldwide Grounded EC225 helicopters have ‘I am convinced that the designed EC225 operations were significantly to two offshore platforms, marking started to return to service, with Norway and approved measures are the right affected by the national authorities’ a significant step in the return-to- lifting flight restrictions following EASA ones, allowing a safe return to service of restrictions, particularly on North Sea service status for the full EC225 fleet approval of Eurocopter’s interim the entire fleet,’ said Guillaume Faury, oil and gas missions. worldwide. fix for the main gearbox (MGB) problem. president and CEO of Eurocopter. Eurocopter is now supporting João Andrade, chairman and CEO In an airworthiness directive issued ‘Eurocopter’s teams remain entirely operators as they modify the aircraft of SonAir, said: ‘The three flights were on 9 July, the EASA outlined the mobilised to support our customers in in accordance with the EASA’s routine, confirming that the EC225’s measures that will need to be carried out the return to service and full availability airworthiness directive, enabling the service restart is backed by strong by operators of AS332s and EC225s to of their EC225s. Together, we are full EC225 return to flight. safety measures that give confidence allow them to be returned to service. committed to a shared priority – At the end of July, SonAir, the to our clients.’ The UK CAA lifted operational safety first.’ aviation arm of Angola’s national SonAir has a total of 11 EC225s restrictions the same day as the Eurocopter’s solution centres on a oil company, announced it had located at its Luanda operating EASA validation, with the Norwegian set of modifications and inspections resumed passenger transportation base, of which nine are dedicated to CAA taking the step on 19 July, to monitor the vertical gear shaft and flights with the EC225 following the crew-change missions for offshore oil allowing the full return to service reduce the likelihood of any shaft resolution of the MGB issue. SonAir and gas platforms. of EC225s worldwide. crack initiation. performed three flights from Luanda, By Jonathan Tringham, London

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BRISTOW HELICOPTERS SHOWCASES AW189 TO CLIENTS Bell launches new 6 August 2013 FIVE EMS EC135 HELICOPTERS DELIVERED light helicopter project TO TURKEY Bell Helicopter is confident that its ‘There is clearly a market there and targets of 125kt cruise speed, a range of 5 August 2013 new Short Light Single helicopter can our customers that own the 206 are around 670-775km and a useful load recapture a segment of the market saying they are really happy with what of 608kg. GKN AEROSPACE it conceded with the termination of they have, but they have been flying it The engine will feature a full-authority WINS EMERGENCY Bell 206 production in 2010. for 30 years and kept asking if we are dual-channel engine control and meet FLOTATION CONTRACT At the Paris Air Show on 17 June, going to do anything new… We are IATA Stage 4 noise targets. 30 July 2013 the company announced plans to excited and we see a real opportunity The company has also employed develop a new five-seat entry-level in this market. Certainly, our studies a customer advisory board to settle on MILESTONE ANNOUNCES aircraft to compete with the likes of show it is going to be a significant the desired performance metrics of the NEW $300 MILLION the Robinson R66 and the EC120. market in the years to come.’ aircraft – a similar path was taken with CREDIT FACILITY The rotorcraft is scheduled to make Garrison noted that the company the Bell 525. 30 July 2013 its first flight in 2014 and then receive had spent a ‘couple of years behind Bell is expected to confirm the certification ‘as quickly as possible’. the scenes doing research’, and going name and designation of the aircraft GRAND NEW President and CEO of Bell through different options with its at Heli-Expo 2014 next February. HELICOPTER DELIVERED Helicopter John Garrison told customer advisory panel before deciding ‘We are excited, we think there is a TO EICHSFELD AIR RotorHub that while he would not to unveil the details at the air show. real opportunity on a global basis, not 15 July 2013 want to second-guess the decision He noted that plans for a first flight in just in the mature markets, but in the to cease production of the JetRanger, 2014 meant a comparatively aggressive developing rotorcraft space we think FOURTH EC225 HELICOPTER a significant market had evolved in the schedule, but argued that the company’s it is going to be a significant market,’ RECEIVED BY DANCOPTER segment since then. experience designing the new Bell 525 added Garrison. ‘If you just look at the 29 July 2013 ‘We used to be the market leader super medium helicopter in an all-digital sales of the R66 and what they were in the light single market – you could environment left it confident the time able to accomplish, only having FAA argue that we perhaps created that frame could be met. certification, not Transport Canada or market with the JetRanger,’ he said. Bell announced at Paris that the EASA certification, there’s a market out ‘We produced over 7,500 of them and new aircraft will be powered by the there. We have to really focus on the there are 4,400-4,500 of them still Turbomeca Arrius 2R engine – Garrison cost of the aircraft and the performance flying today. But when we exited that confirmed that there would not be a for that cost, but that’s what we are All these stories can be found at space in 2008, we left a pretty big void second engine option offered – and working on.’ www.rotorhub.com in our product offering. will be designed to meet performance By Tony Skinner, Paris

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Scepticism greets Eurocopter rebranding Industry scepticism has greeted the simply looking to mirror the structure BAE Systems in 2012, a response from restructuring clearly reflected a desire to announcement that EADS plans to of arch-rival Boeing at the expense of EADS was near-inevitable. more effectively compete with the major bring all its divisions, including recognised brands. ‘Airbus is a European industrial US primes. Eurocopter, under the Airbus brand. ‘I can see why they would want to success globally, and is recognised as ‘This is about creating a more unified Announcing the restructuring on name the company in this way – it is one of the two leading commercial structure that reflects the way the US 31 July, EADS said a strategic review after all their most successful brand – aerospace manufacturers on the primes are currently structured,’ he said. conducted in recent months had led to but it does seem slightly odd to place world stage. ‘Clearly there is a desire to create a the decision to rename Eurocopter as the Airbus name over Eurocopter ‘Whether this recognition will brand identity that will be regarded as a Airbus Helicopters and integrate Airbus and Astrium, which both have a well- transfer easily to defence remains to be global entity and that will go to market – Military, Astrium and Cassidian into one established heritage. So from that seen. Astrium had also established itself like their US competitors – under a defence and space division. perspective, it does seem strange,’ as a highly regarded space systems unified banner.’ ‘Airbus is clearly the growth machine one defence analyst argued. house, with Eurocopter even more so Despite the high-profile rebranding, of our group today, representing around Despite the renaming of the in the helicopter realm. The shift from EADS still needs to assess the costs 70% of revenue,’ EADS CEO Thomas rotorcraft division, its structure will EADS to Airbus Group may also reflect, and benefits of the restructure and Enders said. ‘Therefore, we chose remain the same, with Enders noting in a rather poor light, a broader failure will discuss further details in Q4, with to rename our group after our most that there were no plans to separate at the political level to support the implementation expected to begin in successful brand.’ military and civil activities. ambitions to create a genuine European January 2014 and completed by the The move has been met with Douglas Barrie, senior fellow for defence champion.’ end of that year. incredulity from industry observers, military aerospace at IISS, said that in George Lawrence, associate at By Tony Skinner and with many noting the company was the aftermath of the failed merger with Renaissance Strategic Advisors, said the Joyce de Thouars, London Cobham acquires full ownership of FBH ‘highly complementary’ to Cobham’s In a statement, Bristow Helicopters businesses, we are reaffirming our existing Aviation Services business, declared that the sale of its share in FY2014 adjusted EPS guidance range allowing the company to offer a the FBH joint venture would allow the of $4.20-$4.50.’ transport solution that includes a company to invest in its fast-growing Cobham is assuming FBH’s net combination of helicopter and fixed- core offshore helicopter transport and debt of approximately $59 million at wing aircraft in its outsourcing markets. civilian SAR business. completion of the transaction, but since ‘FBH brings a long track record of Jonathan Baliff, Bristow Group’s this was principally owed to Cobham, the operating in attractive, specialist senior VP and CFO, said: ‘With the ability debt will only increase by the cash outsourcing markets with demonstrable to quickly redeploy the proceeds into our consideration of $115.6 million. success in winning contracts around core high-growth oil and gas and SAR By Joyce de Thouars, London the globe,’ he said. Cobham aims to increase its presence FBH, which includes FB Heliservices, Helicopter orders placed since 31 May 2013 in non-US markets. (Photo: RH) FB Leasing and FBS, will now target Aircraft Operator Date Total further training opportunities emerging AW189 Bristow Group 23 July 2013 11 Cobham announced on 15 July the from the sale of new helicopters into Bell 407GX CareFlite 28 June 2013 4 acquisition of Bristow Helicopter’s 50% faster growth regions. AS350 B3e Shree Airlines 27 June 2013 5 AW169 Starspeed 19 June 2013 1 share in their FBH joint venture for The acquisition is in line with AW119Kx Life Link III 19 June 2013 6 £74 million ($115.7 million). Cobham’s strategy to enhance its AW189 Era Group 19 June 2013 10 The move is aimed at strengthening business in non-US defence and S-92 Zhuhai Helicopter 18 June 2013 4 the company’s position in the market, security markets. Cobham currently AW119Ke Kestrel Aviation 18 June 2013 2 which it believes will benefit from the generates around 70% of its revenue AW169 Elitaliana 18 June 2013 3 trend towards increased outsourcing of in the defence market, mainly in the S-92 CITIC Offshore Helicopter 18 June 2013 2 AW139 Samsung Techwin 17 June 2013 2 helicopter operations and associated US, but is aiming to reduce its reliance AW139 OHI Group 17 June 2013 2 support services. on this business by expanding its S-76D Mitsubishi 17 June 2013 11 Bob Murphy, CEO of Cobham, said in customer base in government-related AW189 LCI 17 June 2013 2 a statement that FBH’s capabilities are and other growth markets. AW169 LCI 17 June 2013 3 AW139 LCI 17 June 2013 5

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ven in a country that prides itself on doing that without having to raise capital – it has all been things on a scale larger than anywhere accomplished through reinvestment of profit. So Eelse, the sheers size of Air Methods’ there has been a very compelling growth story, not operations is impressive. just because of the growth itself, but because we The largest provider of air medical were able to do it off of the strength of the transportation services in the estimated $2.5 business and the operations, rather than through billion US HEMS market, Air Methods operates new capital infusion.’ around 394 helicopters across 45 states. In 2012, In 2011, the company took a major step the company transported some 114,000 patients forward with the acquisition of Omniflight for $200 on its way to generating $800 million in revenue million, adding some 100 helicopters and fixed- across its more than 350 bases of operations. wing aircraft to its stable. While that purchase was significant in the evolution of the company, much Rapid rates of its recent growth has been organic. Current CEO Aaron Todd reflected on the rapid expansion in the past decade of a company that 50-50 split first started out with a single EMS contract in ‘About half the growth has been through 1980. ‘I became the chief financial officer of the Air acquisition and half through organic expansion,’ Methods Corporation in 1995 when the company Todd continued. ‘Certainly, there are fewer service was very small – we had less than 30 aircraft – providers in US in the wake of consolidation, but I and it was then that we began to pull the company wouldn’t forecast an M&A environment similar to through both acquisition and organic expansion,’ what we saw in the last ten years. he explained. ‘I still think the future is bright and we continue ‘In the wake of an acquisition about 12 years to enjoy good success with what we referred to as ago that doubled the size of the company from “greenfield expansions”. But I think the biggest $100 million to $200 million in revenue, because opportunity right now is that many of the hospital- my predecessor was retiring it was decided shortly owned air medical programmes are choosing to afterwards that I would take the helm as CEO. So risk-share or fully outsource to operator entities, I’ve been at the helm for going on ten years now. and that is a wonderful opportunity to grow the They say public company CEOs only list on average business without adding to what most would agree three years in the US, so I guess I feel pretty lucky is an overcapacity environment in the US.’ Aaron Todd oversees a company that generates some $800 million of business to be where I am at for as long as I have.’ Operating from more than 350 locations spread across 350 bases. (Photos: Air Methods) Todd argued that it was not just the level of across 45 states is clearly a significant operational expansion that should be noted, but also that it was and logistical challenge. However, Todd argues ‘So, for example, we have the country divided up mainly achieved through reinvestment of profit. that the ability to place ‘talent, resources and into 12 regions and we have significant senior ‘I think what’s amazing in the story of Air infrastructure’ closer to where the operation and leadership to include regional VPs in each of those. Methods is that we have gone from $20 million in services are being provided was invaluable and This is so decisions can be made locally, ensuring revenue to more than $800 million, and we did provided a clear advantage. operations are conducted with clarity. Complying

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The company operates a fleet dominated by Bell and Eurocopter models, including this EC130.

with corporate policy is much more feasible associate with the programme – the branding is when you have a broader footprint with scope affiliated with the hospital – and there’s cross- to go with that footprint than if you were just utilisation with their air medical personnel and our ‘A critical attribute is spread out or had fewer operating locations in medical personnel. But the business risk and capital the performance of the each individual region.’ requirements are shifted to the operator – in this Air Methods has also developed a range of case Air Methods – and we find that gives our aircraft, especially in hot contracting mechanisms, giving its Air Medical customers the best of both worlds, and many are and high conditions.’ Services division the ability to tailor services to embracing that as a favoured model going forward.’ each individual healthcare provider. Unsurprisingly, given the nature of its operations, the company operates a diverse fleet heaven forbid, we are not able to take a patient Sharing risk of aircraft, largely dominated by Eurocopter and because of weight restrictions – that becomes a In addition to the more established Hospital-Based Bell Helicopter models, but also counts AW109s critical matter,’ explained Todd. and Community-Based Models, the company has and MD 902s among its ranks. ‘Thankfully, I think the OEMs are all looking at recently developed the Alternative Delivery Model Todd explained that the company was the equity enhancing the performance of both their single- (ADM), which is effectively a shared risk owner of the fleet – despite sometimes choosing and twin-engine offerings, and we applaud that.’ partnership for the air medical transport service – to do lease purchase financing, it ‘almost always’ A further challenge is the company’s ability to Air Methods provides the aircraft, aircrew, fuel, purchased the aircraft at the end of the term. certify air medical-specific avionics and interior maintenance, dispatch, billing and EMS licensure, In 2013, the company plans to implement some enhancements, which had become extremely while the branding usually remains that of the $108 million of lease buyouts, which will reduce difficult in recent years, Todd disclosed. hospital itself. depreciation, interest expense and monthly capital ‘We are trying to push more of that responsibility ‘I think the fact that Air Methods can evolve with lease payments. onto the manufacturer, so that when they are our hospital partners and modify the service changing the model variants more frequently than offering to meet their specific needs will continue Hot and high buys in the past, they are also considering the be a very positive thing,’ said Todd. ‘All of those When considering the purchase of a new certification challenge that creates relative to models work very well for us, and we believe that in helicopter type, a critical attribute is the avionics suites and medical suites – they are also the US healthcare is local, and what works in one performance of the aircraft, especially in hot and going to have to be recertified in order to allow that part of the country is maybe absolutely the wrong high conditions. aircraft to be utilised in an EMS mission.’ thing to do in another part of the country. We also ‘It is not infrequent any more that we might There are strong indications that the success in believe having a flexible business model is key to need to transport a 300lb [136kg] patient. If a recent years is set to continue. Air Methods has continuing long-term with these partnerships. helicopter doesn’t have the ability to perform at added the revenue from Sundance Helicopters, ‘Certainly, the ADM right now has the greatest high altitude on a hot summer’s day – requiring us acquired in December 2012, to its balance sheet, momentum. That is where the hospitals continue to to carry less fuel, therefore reducing our range or, while greenfield expansions continue to be 

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successful. The bases that were hit badly by the extreme weather at the end of 2012 are also expected to return to growth.

Wider issues However, uncertainties remain for the wider air medical transport sector, including those

generated by the current reform of the US Among the company’s subsidiaries is Mercy healthcare system, the number of HEMS accidents Air, which has served California and Nevada (and their resultant impact on the regulatory for more than 30 years. (Photo: Air Methods) environment, insurance costs and public confidence) and the potential increase of aircraft/ In July, the US National EMS Pilots Association programme, and in May 2013 it became not only capacity within industry. announced it was mounting an ‘aggressive the sole EMS provider but the only helicopter ‘In the initial months of the year, the US campaign’ aiming to eliminate preventable CFIT operator in the US to have achieved Level IV status experienced a much more significant winter than accidents from HEMS operations. The association within the voluntary programme. it did in the years before, and we are a high fixed- will study the use of the En-route Decision Point ‘This is a process that we have been involved cost operation, so when you’re not flying, you’re protocol and NVGs, and how these might be a with for many years, and it has involved not bringing in any revenue,’ added Todd. contributing factor in preventable accidents. significant investment of time, funds, capital ‘Certainly, those are issues, but those are infusion to improve the sophistication of our very much part of the business and correct Nocturnal missions systems. As you know, trying to ensure that when themselves as weather moderates. Todd argued that with around 40% of US EMS you have 1,200 separate work environments ‘But for me, I think that just understanding how transports taking place at nights, this was clearly a everybody is working off the same sheet of music healthcare reform is going to affect both the payer factor in the country’s higher accident rates. and following the same established procedures mix and the reimbursement environment, as well ‘It is clear that there is a higher risk profile at to ensure safety and efficiency is a monumental as the long-term demand for these services, is still night, and one thing that the US operators have task, and there are no simple answers on how something that is evolving. And while we believe collectively embraced is the implementation of you address that challenge. there are many favourable attributes to these NVGs almost across the board, and that has ‘But the sophistication of our safety developments, there are also many uncertainties dramatically reduced the risk profile of flying management systems is matching up with the in terms of time and effects.’ inadvertently into instrument meteorological complexity of our operation. We believe in order to He continued: ‘Air Methods will always conditions during these night missions. achieve Level IV, your safety systems have to be transport a patient irrespective of the patient’s ‘I think if you were to look at the daytime proactive, not just reactive, and this gives the ability ability to pay, and there will always be an air accident rate between the US and other to mitigate risk because we learn about things and medical umbrella over the US. But will we end up countries, it would be very similar, but the address them before they later become something with 900 helicopters as we have today, or 600 or difference is the degree of night flying. I believe more significant.’ 1,500 helicopters? Those decisions are yet to that you also have to factor in the risk of not be determined.’ having access to the service at night. Night Parallel development The perceived safety of the air medical transport operations are dramatically higher in the US than Taking a wider view, Todd argued that, in many industry is also an issue, following a large number in many other countries.’ ways, the development of a country was reflective of controlled flight into terrain (CFIT) accidents in For its part, Air Methods has heavily involved of its level of air medical service, and that the US recent years. itself in the FAA’s Safety Management System could be proud of the umbrella of coverage that was currently provided. ‘Thankfully, in Western Europe, North America and other industrialised countries the evolution of air medical is beginning to really become cemented as part of the healthcare delivery system. The US might have gone a little bit too far with that with over 900 air medical helicopters, but what I like to say is you shouldn’t have to risk your life to live in a very rural, small town in the US.’ He concluded: ‘Because Air Methods and those that also provide EMS services are bringing the services closer and closer to those communities, there is great comfort in knowing that they can access the highest levels of healthcare within the “golden hour” almost Air Methods was the launch customer for the anywhere within this country at this point. I think Bell 429. This aircraft flies with Des Moines- based Mercy One. (Photo: Bell Helicopter) that would be something to give context for why this is such a fascinating sector.’ RH

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Life Flight Network has ordered 15 AW119Kx single-engine helicopters, accepting the first during Heli-Expo 2013 in March. (Photo: AgustaWestland)

he global HEMS fleet is respectably large. In terms of aircraft size, some 42% of the global HEMS has become big OnAccording to a 2012 Frost & Sullivan HEMSa fleet consists of light twinsrole (less than 3.2t) presentation, some 2,150 new and used such as the EC135 and AW109, while medium business for operators T and airframers alike. helicopters were being used for EMS between singles (28%) and medium light twins (26%) 2000 and 2010, compared to 7,700 for account for the majority of the remainder. James Careless looks corporate/private use, 1,800 for law enforcement ‘The worldwide [HEMS] fleet consists of about at some of the latest and 1,800 for oil and gas/offshore transfer. 2,000 helicopters, which represents roughly The presentation, entitled ‘Global Civil Helicopter 8-10% of the global civil and parapublic fleet,’ offerings in terms of Market Growth Dynamics with Focus on confirmed Eurocopter spokesman Ralph Setz. ‘The platforms and mission Emergency Medical Services’, noted that the current HEMS fleet is mostly concentrated in equipment. average age of the global EMS fleet was around developed countries.’ 19 years. However, newer helicopters such as the There are currently around 1,000 EMS AS350, AW109, Bell 429 and EC135/145 are helicopters in the US, while Germany (120+), Italy continuing to replace types such as the BK 117. (75+), Australia (50+), Japan (50+), Brazil (30+) 

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Class conscious ‘The bulk of AgustaWestland helicopters used in EMS is comprised of light twins – the GrandNew and the AW109 Power,’ observed company spokesman Alessandro Capocaccia. ‘The medium twin AW139 has also been successfully used by operators in North America – STARS in Canada and the Maryland State Police Department in the US – and Europe with Inaer, GreenAir, Lufttransport. The AW119Kx is the Whatever your mission, single-engine solution, with recent successes in the US [Lifelink III, Life Flight Network].’ according to Capocaccia. The new type can ‘Its avionics, developed completely in-house, Such is the demand from AgustaWestland accommodate one or two stretchers, either feature a two-touchscreen, brand new cockpit be safe in the knowledge clients for HEMS platforms that the company has longitudinally or transversally. designed to minimise the pilot’s workload and created the new light intermediate (4.5t class) ‘The AW169, whose certification is due next maximise situational awareness,’ he noted. AW169 to serve this market, using lessons learned year and with over 80 units [already ordered], ‘As well, its autopilot was developed by that Heli-One is with you. from GrandNew and Power EMS operations and marks AW’s plans to expand its market share in AgustaWestland, making integration among leveragingRotorhub the1 4 pg_LayoutAW139’s main 1 7/30/13 design 1:56features, PM PageEMS 1 missions,’ Capocaccia said. systems and software complete. The AW169 will also be provided with AgustaWestland’s Obstacle Proximity Lidar System, which is ideal in mountain Mission-specific helicopter modifications enhance your capability while also improving Trulink® Wireless Voice Communication System EMS missions.’ safety – and they can also decrease your maintenance costs. Around the globe, hundreds The most versatile wireless intercom of helicopters are flying vital missions using Heli-One modifications, including operators Product improvement in the world today who provide offshore services, search-and-rescue, emergency medical services, and The HEMS market is also a big priority military and law-enforcement protection. Heli-One designs and certifies an extensive array Search and rescue for Eurocopter. In response, the company Eliminate the need for cables, wires or of helicopter modifications and repairs for airworthiness jurisdictions around the world. has come out with a number of enhanced hand signals, allowing you to concentrate on the matters at hand. specialist offerings. As the world’s largest independent helicopter support services company, safety is our ‘The recently introduced EC130 T2 offers the largest cabin in its class, superior performance, number one priority. We believe that to give our customers the service and safety they Medevac/First Responders new air conditioning, low-vibration systems and is require, we need to understand them, whether they own a single helicopter or a large Enable critical communications between medics when seconds or a preferred choice for many hospitals that need an fleet. We build robust support solutions for our customers – with the aim of maximizing miscommunications can mean lives. economical solution,’ said Setz. safety, optimizing mission readiness and minimizing total cost of ownership. Our ‘In the light twin segment, the new, more commitment to customer service is second to none. Industry-leading maintenance powerful EC135 T3/P3 variant was introduced at practices, advanced training programs and cutting-edge technology are at the core of HAI 2013. This successful aircraft now offers much all that we do. Leaving you safe in the knowledge that we're up there with you. better performance under hot and high conditions – up to 245kg HOG at ISA+20ºC – as well as improved Cat A operation.’ The EC145 T2 will enter service next year, with the company hoping that its newest entrant in the www.heli-one.ca 4t twin-engine, multi-purpose class ‘will set the new www. transaeroinc.com HEMS standard’, Setz said. ‘The launch  A division of CHC Helicopter

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‘In emerging markets, it is too early to note any definitive trends.’

‘For primary missions, light twins such as the EC135/EC145 are key players today in Europe, operating generally with one pilot, one doctor and one paramedic/crew member with the capability to carry one patient. In the US, the success of the light twin will continue, with single-engine aircraft on the rise. The picture is different in Asia and Latin America, where the HEMS market is not yet established,’ he said. ‘In emerging markets, it is too early to note any definitive trends. However, the twin-engine market The IONode Flight Data Manager. Having sufficient space for patient access in flight and a well-equipped medical interior are clearly key priorities for EMS operators. (Photo: Eurocopter) model is much liked by newcomers and many countries are looking to copy the European system. The Next Level of Upper Management . customers are reference HEMS operators from operational advances in the cockpit including the Development is in the very early stages here, Germany, Italy and the UK.’ Garmin GTN 750 touchscreen GPS/nav/comms except for Japan and Australia. Careful The EC145 T2 features Eurocopter’s new terminal, North Flight Data’s LARS data/voice implementation of light/medium twins will be the Helionix avionics suite with a four-axis automatic recorder, the Appareo Vision 1000 imaging/ priority in the next years, and the economic aspect flight control system, new Arriel 2 engines with monitoring device, and hoist operations certified will have a strong impact.’ The IONode FDM will help improve aircraft operating FADEC for hot and high performance plus Cat A for Class D human external cargo with an effi ciencies, reduce maintenance costs, increase safety, operations at MTOW and ISA+20ºC. increased capacity of up to 270kg. Internal affairs and help grow your fl eet’s bottom line. So what factors are driving HEMS purchases When it comes to in-cabin equipment, HEMS Operational advances globally? Setz argued that trends in the sector are customers are looking for better ways to provide • Full fl ight data monitoring Looking ahead, the EC175 is also being difficult to summarise, as each country or region life-saving capabilities for their patients, according • Real-time confi gurable event reporting - prepped for the HEMS market. In the meantime, may focus on different service levels (primary or to Tim Bannister, VP of sales at Essex Industries, a with communications module (sold separately) current Eurocopter HEMS customers can access secondary), missions, payloads and operations. supplier of liquid oxygen (LOx) converters for • Improve FOQA training program effectiveness air ambulances. • Help avoid incidents, resulting in lower insurance costs LOx increases in volume 860 times as it • Increase operational awareness, lowering potential risks converts from a liquid to a gas. This means a • Reduce unnecessary and costly maintenance and repairs Polycon wireless intercom extension smaller amount of LOx will produce a large volume • Reduce reliance on traditional fl ight data recorders of oxygen gas, eliminating heavy storage cylinders. • All in a single box - weighing a mere 455 grams - communications for life ‘They want dependable, easy-to-use equipment that allows them to focus on the task at hand,’ Bannister explained. ‘These EMS customers are always asking for weight reduction, safer and easier to use devices for their life support needs… While attending AMTC, That is why the reduced weight of a LOX system versus a high-pressure gas cylinder on the aircraft visit us at booth #517 is such a key benefit in these applications.’ Essex Industries’ offerings for HEMS include a While attending NBAA, seven-litre LOX converter (up to 6,100 gaseous visit us at booth #C11040 litres of oxygen at 75-120psi) and a ten-litre Polycon integrates seamlessly with the intercom system to form a converter (up to 8,600 gaseous litres of oxygen dependable wireless extension with a range of up to 10 Nm. at 70psi). Axnes Aviation has been supplying Polycon to the aviation industry for more than 12 years. The system will be on display at MAKS, MSPO ‘A ten-litre ready-to-install system is also and Helitech. available, consisting of a LOX converter with heat exchanger and regulator mounted inside a sheet www.axnes.com metal enclosure,’ Bannister said. ‘This device is the all-in-one system that allows for easy installation and removal for filling/maintenance.’ RH

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RH_AugSep13_p13-20_HEMS.indd 17 19/08/2013 10:43:16 18 FEATURE HEMS FOCUS Great expectations Moving down from the n the north-eastern US, the Maryland State newer AS365 N3 model. Six N1s have since been Police (MSP) Aviation Command is responsible upgraded to N3s. global level to the local, for HEMS and aerial law enforcement response In 2012, the MSP flew 7,500 missions, of James Careless talks to I across the entire state. which 2,300 were medevac flights to and from one US EMS operator about From 1990 onwards, the MSP has provided this incident scenes. its transition to a new coverage with 12 single-pilot Eurocopter AS365 N Starting in July 2013, the command began Dauphins. The first were acquired as AS365 N1s, replacing its remaining 11 Dauphins with ten helicopter fleet. with aircraft purchased after 1996 being the modern AgustaWestland AW139s. ‘We have currently received seven AW139s,’ said Lt Walker Kerr, the MSP’s helicopter operations commander. ‘Two more are being assembled and one more has yet to be started.’ Compared to the AS365, the new aircraft has more powerful twin engines – a pair of 1,872shp Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6C-67Cs with FADEC, as opposed to the Dauphin’s two 724shp Arriel 1C1 turboshafts. It also delivers a faster maximum speed (147kt versus 143kt), and more patient-carrying capacity (two casualties of up to 275kg each versus two of up to 225kg each). Furthermore, the AW139 carries two pilots against the AS365’s one. The MSP made this change in the wake of a 2008 Dauphin crash that killed four people, including the pilot. ‘The National Transportation Safety Board ascertained that the single pilot in that incident was momentarily overloaded by his workload,’ said Kerr. ‘Having two pilots ensures that they can share the work in such situations, thus improving safety.’

Technology advances Beyond extra power, more speed and dual pilots, the AW139s offer the agency advances in HEMS and flight technology. These increase safety and the performance of the aircraft itself, while providing enhanced in-cabin capabilities for the medical crew and better care for patients. Compared to the AS365, the AW139s have more cabin space, and more room for EMS technicians to move around in. ‘Using an EMS interior that is built to our specs, our MSP technicians have full body access to two patients without any restrictions,’ said Kerr. ‘The two stretchers are designed to be loaded head first, and there is enough space to carry two severely injured trauma patients without compromise. The cabin accommodates combative or potentially combative patients, as long as they have been properly restrained and sedated.’ In the cockpit, the AW139 offers a range of improved operational features. These include

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The Maryland State Police has begun replacing its Dauphins with ten AgustaWestland AW139s, which offer more cabin facilities, and extra room for EMS technicians to move around in. (All photos: MSP)

a dynamic automated flight control system, The AW139’s dedicated tactical observation left-side-mounted TrakkaBeam Xenon searchlight with an autopilot that can fly complete search station gives the crew chief and pilots a detailed provides intense ground illumination during patterns over water and over land, either in rural moving map display, plus video captured by the searches, while the onboard microwave broadcast or urban areas. aircraft’s low light/thermal camera. The aircraft’s and digital recording capabilities allow real-time 

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The AW139s have a host of features not found on the retiring Dauphins.

‘We have great respect for the Dauphins, but the versions we are flying are from an earlier era.’

A second extra is the MSP’s use of ‘backpack kits’. ‘We often find ourselves having to treat people away from the aircraft initially,’ Kerr explained. ‘So we have made sure that all major systems are in backpacks or cases, so that they can be removed from the aircraft quickly. In the Dauphins, we couldn’t do this – the medical equipment was generally integrated into the cabin.’ The MSP is also equipping its EMS helicopters with folding backboard/extrication kits. Again, the goal here is portability, plus the ability to get such equipment into tight spaces at incident scenes. SAM splints have been added to the new AW139s as well. These are curved splints that encase the victim’s limb, providing superior all-round support and strength in comparison to standard equipment. downlinking of captured video, and storage of that In terms of medical equipment, the MSP’s video for later analysis. AW139s also have a host of features not found on Perfect timing ‘We have great respect for the Dauphins, but the retiring Dauphins. Another cutting-edge addition to the MSP’s HEMS the versions we are flying are from an earlier era,’ The first such advance is LifeBlanket, an all- arsenal is the Lyfetimer LED metronome. This is Kerr explained. ‘The new AW139s are 21st-century weather, waterproof, all-season patient packaging an extremely compact unit with a lamp machines that incorporate the latest in helicopter system that is ‘like a cocoon’, according to Kerr. that flashes at precise time intervals, just like a technology. That makes a difference to our agency ‘The LifeBlanket helps ensure that the patient is pianist’s metronome. The beats can be used by when it comes to fulfilling our HEMS mission, and properly protected and secure, in ways that a simple HEMS technicians to accurately deliver chest keeping our personnel and patients safe.’ blanket doesn’t.’ compressions during CPR, provide optimum ventilation compressions with bag-valve masks, and carry out other life-saving manual procedures that require timing. The AW139s will also have video laryngoscopes. Designed to assist patient intubation procedures, the device serves as a guide for the airway tube. It also has a camera-equipped monitor that shows how well the tube is being inserted, via a Now 50% Longer Lasting technician-facing video display. IV fluid warmers are also installed. These ensure that the fluid is close to normal body temperature, thus avoiding STC’d TT Straps any adverse reactions. Further additions include For All Bell 206 models improved survival kits and life rafts. At the MSP, the fundamental goal is improved patient care through a fast, capable HEMS response. Approved by FAA | EASA | TCCA | ANAC ‘Our new AW139s allow us to do more, offering Certiﬁ ed for 36 months or 1200 hours, safer and more reliable response and enhanced the all-new Tension-Torsion Straps from Airwolf now save care for patients between the incident scene you even more money. The world’s only FAA-PMA approved and the hospital,’ said Kerr. ‘Meanwhile, the straps are now better than ever. implementation of advanced avionics and dual pilots is making our missions safer and easier to On the shelf and ready to ship. www.AirwolfAerospace.com Only from Airwolf. Value leader, price leader in aviation. execute, whatever the weather. This is where 1-440-632-1687 technological advances are really making a difference to us, and the people we serve.’ RH

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Eurocopter has seen a degree of success across Asia, including with its EC225 medium transport helicopter. (Photo: Eurocopter)

The emerging Asian rotorcraft sector is a hive of activity as Western OEMs look to secure market share, while countries in the region seek to develop domestic industry. East Joyce de Thouars provides an overview. side story elicopter manufacturers have been becoming increasingly important for exploration technology through offset regulations. Currently, shifting their focus to emerging markets in and drilling. In addition, the public service segment Eurocopter has the largest market share in Hrecent years in response to the budget is expected to prosper over the coming five years Asia, although other manufacturers, including pressures and slow economic recoveries in the US with EMS, SAR, law enforcement, fire-fighting and AgustaWestland and Sikorsky, are also increasing and Western Europe. coast guard operations driving the market. The their presence in this promising market. OEMs are recognising the high growth potential improvement of these services is a high priority for The long-awaited opening of Chinese low- across Asia, particularly China, where the fast-growing Asian nations, prompting acquisition altitude airspace is expected to have a huge anticipated opening of low-altitude airspace for civil of new helicopters to expand their fleets. impact on demand for corporate and private aviation is increasing prospects for manufacturers helicopters when it is finally implemented, and will and operators. Through a combination of major Increasing presence spur significant growth, potentially making China fleet expansion and replacement plans across the China and India are the most sizeable markets in the second largest market after the US. region, and booming economies generating high the region, with others such as Indonesia and Should the plan be effected, it will have a further levels of disposable income, the Asian market is Japan also providing significant opportunities. In positive effect on the development of the country’s potentially lucrative. addition, many countries are now looking to domestic aviation industry, which is still lagging The oil and gas segment continues to offer develop their indigenous aviation industry, for behind in many technological areas, including the significant opportunities for growth, and Asia is which they rely on the transfer of foreign development of new engines, rotor systems 

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and transmission systems. In addition to large investments within the industry, including the opening of a $1.2 billion helicopter R&D and production facility in Tianjin, the country is looking to acquire Western helicopters, with a preference for indigenous content to eventually leverage joint-venture (JV) relationships into the industry.

Finding a partner JVs have so far been established between state-owned Chinese aviation companies and AgustaWestland and Sikorsky for the in-country manufacture and assembly of the AW109 and Chinese commercial and parapublic operators, Sikorsky is another player in the Chinese S-76 respectively. In addition, Avicopter is jointly representing a 54% growth from the previous year. market, having sold almost 30 rotorcraft to developing the EC175 with Eurocopter through a In May 2013, it was also announced that the country in 2012. The company foresees a 50-50 venture. Eurocopter will supply one EC225 and two AS350 double-digit growth in the PRC in the coming Eurocopter is currently the leading OEM in the B3es to the State Grid General Aviation Company. years, with opportunities to increase its market Chinese market, holding a share of almost 50% The aircraft will be utilised to support the country’s share in light and medium twin helicopters. through its subsidiary Eurocopter China that was electrical grid development and push the Offshore oil and gas companies modernise set up in 2006. The company estimates the company’s business into new sectors, including their fleets are believed to be the main driver country currently has around 300 civil helicopters, aerial survey, emergency rescue, passenger and for growth. and this figure is expected to rise to 500 by 2015 freight transportation, infrastructure construction Meanwhile, the public service segment is also and 1,000 by 2020. Sales totalling €90 million and research. The AS350 B3es are slated for expected to further expand. The new AC313, ($120 million) were reported for 2012, which delivery later this year, while the EC225 is developed by AVIC and certified in January 2013, included the sale of 16 turbine helicopters to expected to be handed over in 2015. is likely to play a significant role in future EMS, SAR

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Eurocopter is a key player in Japan and destined for Kawagawa Prefecture. The OEM South Korea, with the company claiming to have a is also involved in a cooperation agreement 75% market share in electronic news gathering with Kawasaki Heavy Industries for AW101 and 60% in fire-fighting. production. Sikorsky’s involvement in the region has been Multirole missions strengthened by the establishment of an office in Meanwhile, AgustaWestland announced the Shanghai to drive regional sales and provide sale of four AW139 helicopters in February 2012, support. The company has also partnered with of which two were to perform multirole law AVIC to build components for the S-92, and The AW109 series has been operating in enforcement missions for the JNPA from 2013 Sikorsky and Changhe Aircraft Industries are also China since 2004, when the Shenzhen Police took delivery of an A109 Power onwards. In March of this year, the company collaborating on the S-76. model. (Photo: AgustaWestland) also announced the contract award for a India offers the largest market for civil GrandNew law enforcement light twin helicopter helicopters in South Asia and is potentially  and offshore operations. To date, 32 examples have been ordered by national and international customers, with the first delivery due in the third quarter of 2013.

Going north Other North Asian countries, in particular Japan #1 for Dauphin Parts and South Korea, also offer opportunities for growth in the law enforcement, SAR and fire- fighting segments. In November 2011, it was reported that the Korea National Police Agency had selected the Surion helicopter, jointly developed by KAI and  Eurocopter, for its Police Helicopter Project to replace its MD 500s and Bell 206s. Although the total number ordered has not been specified, the first rotorcraft are expected to enter service around 2014. The Republic of Korea Coast Guard is also looking to enhance its capabilities, with the purchase of a Sikorsky S-92, slated for delivery in We own and stock the largest inventory December 2013, for operation under its Multi- purpose Helicopter Program. of independently held Dauphin helicopter The Japan National Police Agency’s (JNPA’s) spare parts available on the market today. rotary fleet comprises aircraft from both Eurocopter and AgustaWestland. Rotables, hydraulics, avionics & An EC135 was delivered in January 2013, and in May it was announced that Eurocopter Japan instruments ready to ship worldwide. had signed contracts with the agency for a total of four helicopters to replace ageing aircraft: an Parts for exchange and outright sales. EC155 B1 (Hyogo Prefectural Police); an AS365 N3+ (Hiroshima Prefectural Police); and two EC135 P2es (one to Osaka Prefectural Police and the other to Fukuoka Prefectural Police). The Phone : +41 52 345 3605 EC155 B1 will be the JNPA’s first acquisition of this Fax : +41 52 345 3606 helicopter type. Deliveries of the EC135 P2es are E-Mail : [email protected] expected in 2014, with the AS365 N3+s and the Web: : www.alpine.aero EC155 B1 in 2015. Three Eurocopter AS365 N3s are also operated by Japan’s Fire and Disaster Management Agency – the third example was recently delivered to replace a BK 117 C-2 that was damaged during our world rotates around yours the 2011 earthquake. The AS365 N3s are deployed in the fire-fighting, disaster prevention, EMS and SAR missions.

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The Southeast Asian market is smaller in size than the North and South Asian markets, but nonetheless offers potential for growth. The global economic slowdown has hardly affected the region, and sales are expected to grow in the offshore, corporate and parapublic segments. Singapore and Malaysia are also rapidly developing markets, and further opportunities are provided by countries such as Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines. Offshore and mining support is the fastest growing segment in Indonesia and Vietnam. In March 2013, Sikorsky announced the sale of two S-76Ds to Travira Air, representing the model’s first order in Southeast Asia. Scheduled for delivery in 2015, they will be deployed as part of an offshore oil configuration project.

Parapublic possibilities In early August, it was announced that a new AS365 N3 had been delivered to The parapublic segment is forecast to demonstrate Japan’s Fire and Disaster Management strong growth across all Southeast Asian markets, Agency for operations in Miyagi Prefecture. particularly as regards coastguard operations and (Photo: Eurocopter) law enforcement. In March 2013, AgustaWestland announced a contract with the Philippine Navy for three AW109s, plus two options, to perform a wide the main driver of growth in the region over the range of naval missions, including surveillance, coming five years. The sector is expected to SAR and maritime security. The aircraft are demonstrate continuous growth, with the country ‘In the wider South Asian scheduled for delivery in 2014. increasingly realising the potential and benefits of region, the corporate Meanwhile, deliveries of 12 EC725s to the helicopter operations. Royal Malaysian Air Force are under way, and will An RfP was released by the Indian Coast Guard and EMS segments are continue through early 2014. The helicopters will in November 2012 for the procurement of 14 set to grow.’ be used for SAR and utility missions. Eurocopter is medium-lift helicopters to augment its fleet of also a leading player in this part of Asia, claiming Cheetahs/Chetaks and Dhruv ALHs. The twin- a share larger than 50% in Thailand, Malaysia, engine rotorcraft must be optimised for both SAR footprint with the opening of a new commercial Indonesia and the Philippines. To increase its and combat tasks. AgustaWestland, Sikorsky and facility in Mumbai. support to the region, the company has enhanced Eurocopter have all submitted bids to compete for AgustaWestland and Sikorsky continue to its MRO facilities through the opening of a the tender. strengthen their position in the region having helicopter centre in Subang in 2012, and in signed agreements with India’s Tata Group. Singapore earlier in 2011. Selection process The former OEM signed an MoU with the Russian Helicopters is still a major player in Offset agreements are an important factor in company in 2009 to form a JV to set up a final Vietnam, reportedly claiming 50% of the market. the selection process, with the Indian assembly line for the AW119 in India, with Sikorsky The company further increased its Southeast Asian government seeking to develop its domestic agreeing to a JV with Tata Advanced Systems for presence with the opening of a representative aviation industry. The country requires 30% offset the production of aerospace components in India, office in Hanoi, offering spare parts distribution, on any deals over $55 million, with larger on top of an existing contract to assemble leasing and maintenance services. procurements involving greater obligations. S-92 cabins. In Indonesia, Bell Helicopter has a strong Foreign companies can gain access to the lucrative In the wider South Asian region, the corporate position with local airframer PT Dirgantara market through direct procurement of eligible and EMS segments are set to grow. The Indonesia producing the Bell 412EP. The OEM products, components or services from domestic Bangladeshi market, for example, is proving of further opened a new service and support centre industries, or foreign direct investment in Indian interest to light helicopter manufacturers. at Seletar in Singapore, offering a range of services companies through co-development, JVs and Eurocopter has gained access to the country such as MRO. AgustaWestland and Sikorsky have co-production. through a deal with R&R Aviation, concluded in also attempted to increase their presence in the Competition is high in the market, with Russia February 2013, to supply two EC130 B4s. R&R region, with the latter announcing it is to open an historically being a major player. However, Aviation, the largest private helicopter operator in office in Malaysia. RH Eurocopter has also established itself. Driven by Bangladesh, will use the aircraft primarily for EMS the sales of light helicopters, including contracts and humanitarian support. Demand in Sri Lanka For more on the Asian civil and military for nine twin-engined EC135s, the company’s is also expected to rise, as it is supported by a helicopter sector, including a more Indian business captured a share of 70% of new stable economy, with increased tourism and comprehensive market report, visit Shephard rotorcraft orders in 2012. It further increased its corporate interest. Plus at www.shephardplus.com

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Helitech International 2013 a new dawn in Europe As the largest dedicated helicopter exhibition outside the USA, booked stand space at Helitech International 2013 is now 25% larger compared to the 2011 show and will feature over 200 international suppliers and manufacturers, representing the entire spectrum of rotary-wing supply chain. Reed Exhibitions, the organiser of the new-look Helitech International, is staging this year’s event at ExCeL in London, UK, from 24-26 September.

elitech International is being staged satellite connection via Iridium’s unique netted of contact for all aspects of helicopter in association with the European satellite network. A visual demonstration will acquisitions, operations and aircraft safety. HHelicopter Association and is supported explain to visitors how the satellites connect to Safety is a fundamental part of the services by the British Helicopter Association, as a moving aircraft regardless of its angle of flight. Luviair offers its VIP clients and promotes a well as leading industry primes such as Iridium representatives will also be available to holistic approach to flight safety. AgustaWestland, Bell Helicopter, Eurocopter, talk about Iridium NEXT, the company’s second Trakkacorp will use Helitech International Russian Helicopters, MD Helicopters, Pratt & generation satellite constellation that will be to extol the benefits of its Trakkabeam A800 Whitney, Sikorsky and Turbomeca. launched in 2015. searchlight. The products unique optical As the largest Cabri G2 operator in the UK, design utilises a Xenon lamp half the size EXHIBITOR HIGHLIGHTS Helicentre Aviation will have one of its Cabri G2 of traditional searchlights to deliver a more Bell Helicopter will present a Bell 429 both helicopters on display in partnership with intense and consistent beam. The precision on static display as well as another aircraft Cotswold Helicopter Centre, the UK Cabri design of the optical element in relation to undertaking customer demonstration flights. distributor. Helicentre Aviation will also exhibit the arc source is responsible for the effective The Bell 429 delivers exceptional speed, range all operational aspects including its training collimation and reduction of stray light. This and hover performance, and offers operators academy and utility services. The company eliminates the black hole that obscures the a state-of-the-art single- and dual-pilot IFR has five rated Cabri G2 instructors, three flight centre of vision of conventional searchlights. helicopter with top user-rated in-service examiners, and more than 20 student pilots The Trakkabeam has no black hole and support. A fully integrated glass cockpit with and hour builders who are currently training provides an even beam with energy at the two or three multi-function displays, dual digital or have qualified on the Cabri since edges to avoid lost targets. autopilot and an integrated electronic data September 2012. recorder help increase situation awareness Danish company Life Flite will use the INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE and safety margins. Other safety features exhibition to promote its complete range of The Helitech International Conference has include a collective mounted throttle, damage rescue equipment used for helicopter rescue been expanded to enhance its appeal to tolerant hub and rotor system and energy- operations. Life Flite was the first company to international audiences, creating an unrivalled attenuating seats. obtain CE approval of its equipment back at the educational forum for the helicopter industry. Iridium will be highlighting the benefits of its beginning of the year. The equipment includes The wide-ranging programme developed in global service. The company will have an R22 all belts and straps used by rescue crew aboard association with the European Helicopter helicopter on its stand and two of its partners, helicopters as well as the classic orange rescue Association will cover industry trends and Spidertracks and Skytrack, will be displaying sling strop used to rescue injured people. address current and future challenges for the their tracking systems, in addition to their Luviair, a leading European helicopter rotorcraft industry. partner Honeywell, who will be promoting management company, has also committed The theme for the opening session of this their HUMS data transmission system. There to exhibit at Helitech International for the first year’s Conference will be ‘The Future for the will be a small antenna installed underneath time. Corporate and VIP owners of helicopters Rotorcraft Sector’ and will open with a welcome the rotor to simulate a two-way rotorcraft-to- use Luviair’s services to provide a single point from Vittorio Morassi, Chairman of the

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from the Luxembourg Air Ambulance, will then present ‘The challenges ahead – Flight & Duty Time Limitations’ to be followed by Gerhard Wittmann of ADAC discussing ‘The challenges ahead – Helicopter Emergency Medical Services and Public Interest Sites.’ The theme for the final day of the Conference will be ‘Business Challenges and Opportunities’, with the morning proceedings moderated by Dominic Perry from Flightglobal. The first speaker will be Dr Andrew Black, Hawk Associates, who will analyse the outlook for the rotorcraft sector. To discuss these critical market trends in more detail, an industry panel discussion and Q&A will then take place featuring Roberto Garavaglia, Michael Hampton, Capital Air Services and a representative from CHC Helicopter. The conference will then close with a session looking into ‘Financing the Future’, to be moderated by Aoife O’Sullivan from Kennedys Aviation, who will lead a panel discussion on the important funding opportunities for businesses. Panellists will include Jason Kmiecik, HeliValues; Andrew Woolfson, AirFinance; Jim Clarke, Macquarie Rotorcraft; and a representative from Lease Corporation International. In addition to the Helitech International European Helicopter Association (EHA). Mr. The theme for the second day of the Conference, there will also be a Safety Morassi will then hand the stage over to Dr Conference will be ‘Night-time Helicopter Workshop taking place. This will be hosted Norbert Lohl, Certification Director of the Emergency Operations’, to be moderated by by the European Helicopter Safety Team European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), who Gerry Hermer, East Anglian Air Ambulance and International Helicopter Safety Team in will give the keynote address covering a vision (EAAA). The first presenter to open this session conjunction with the Global Helicopter Flight for the future of the rotorcraft sector, the will be Tim Page from the EAAA, which recently Data Monitoring Steering Group. opportunities and the challenges, against the became the first emergency service operation backdrop of ongoing European-wide initiatives to be granted permission to fly during the NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES and the regulatory environment. hours of darkness. In addition to other Between 17:00 and 19:00 on Tuesday The second speaker will be Carlo M. perspectives from European operators 24 September – once the show has closed – Borghini of the Single European Sky Air (including Bond Air Services) Captain Carlos Helitech International will host a Networking Traffic Management Research (SESAR) Joint de la Cruz will provide a Spanish input on Reception on the exhibition floor for visitors Undertaking, who will outline the latest SESAR night-time operations. and exhibitors. The reception will provide an initiatives and milestones. The following The afternoon agenda will then switch to excellent opportunity to network with other speaker will be Sigmund Lockert from CHC ‘Rulemaking – Open Issues’, to be moderated industry professionals in a relaxed and fun Helicopter, who will detail issues for the by Peter Norton of the British Helicopter environment whilst enjoying complimentary rotorcraft sector in accessing the Single Association, which will open with Willy Sigl’s drinks and canapés. European Sky. Speakers thereafter will include (EASA Flight Standards) overview of the new Marc Torres, Pildo Labs and Captain Carlos operations and flight crew licensing rules For further information please visit de la Cruz, INAER. relevant for helicopter operations. Peter Moeller www.helitechevents.com

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hile the civil helicopter market, along back of a buoyant oil and gas sector, and exploration and access is now the fastest growing with most other industries, remains advances in propulsion technology. market segment internationally that is directly Waffected by economic uncertainty Engine manufacturer Turbomeca has seen a 7% impacting the civil helicopter industry. following the global downturn, demand for new increase in orders this year compared to 2012, and ‘Of course, all the manufacturers have realised airframes is picking up, with market forecasts has posted 12% growth in the number of engines this and are designing new products for it, unanimously predicting a steady rise in orders under its ‘support by the hour’ contracts. Reports meaning we run the risk of overcapacity,’ he internationally over the next five years. issued by the company indicate a growing number cautioned. Engine OEMs for civil rotary-wing platforms are of helicopter operators servicing the offshore oil and also beginning to see promising signs of recovery, gas, EMS and corporate/VIP sectors. Growing segments and are positioning themselves to capitalise on Teal Group analyst Richard Aboulafia explained Much of this energy exploration activity is occurring new opportunities that are being created on the to RotorHub that oil, gas and other resource in remote, deepwater fields, so helicopter 

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Turbomeca manufactures two turboshaft lines, ‘A key challenge to engine OEMs is bringing the Arrius and Arriel ‘engine families’, that compete what has historically been larger aircraft capability ‘As exploration moves across both the single and twin-engined light and into smaller aircraft at a price that meets customer further and further offshore, medium helicopter segments. These engines power requirements. An example is the incorporation of a a range of civil helicopters, including Eurocopter FADEC on engines around the 500shp output in aircraft need better range (AS350/AS355/EC130, AS365/EC155, EC120, the Bell SLS, which improves safety and efficiency and more fuel efficiency.’ EC135, EC145), AgustaWestland (AW109), Bell (the in a class that is already experiencing tremendous new SLS) and Sikorsky (S-76C) models. advances in avionics technology,’ Evans explained. Bell is also targeting the medium-class transportation is the most efficient way of carrying helicopter segment serving the oil and gas The shallow end workers and equipment to the rigs. industry, specifically deepwater oil rig operations, Elsewhere, Rolls-Royce is looking to shallow-water MAINTENANCE Lisa Coroa Bockley, director of CT7/T700 with its Model 525 Relentless. oil and gas exploration as a potentially more commercial and advanced programmes for ‘Engines for [oil and gas] aircraft must lucrative area of investment for its helicopter REPAIR General Electric Aviation, predicts that over the incorporate state-of-the-art diagnostic and engine business. next decade, the super-medium lift civil helicopter prognostic capabilities, perform at near 100% ‘We are looking at the larger light single market, OVERHAUL 24/7READY TO SERVE AROUND THE WORLD market will be one of the fastest-growing segments reliability in harsh environments and provide for example the Bell 407, because I think you’re for the company’s turboshaft engine business. significant specific fuel consumption (SFC) going to see growth in the shallow-water oil and gas improvements over current engine models,’ said exploration field. Deep-water was where it was going Fast growing Chuck Evans, director of marketing and sales in the past five years, [but] we’re seeing shallow- ‘This involves GE’s family of CT7 engines which support at the company. ‘With three new products water coming back,’ said Greg Fedele, SVP for civil As a world wide leader in helicopter maintenance, repair & overhaul (MRO) - powers several applications serving commercial entering this segment, including the Bell 525 helicopters and light turboprops at Rolls-Royce. Vector Aerospace provides comprehensive support for Sikorsky, Eurocopter, customers, particularly in the expanding oil and Relentless, the demands of the operators focus on ‘There are new technologies that are opening up AgustaWestland & Boeing helicopters. gas arena,’ she told RH. ‘As exploration moves safety, reliability and efficiency.’ those fields. Because the Bell 407 is a single, you further and further offshore, aircraft need better Bell forecasts multiple centres of growth over get better fuel economy for the distance you need range and more fuel efficiency. GE’s portfolio of the next ten years on a geographic and product- to go to get the guys out to the rigs and back. engines and ongoing commitment to investment class basis, and at the other end of the spectrum Today the 407 is powered by our M250-C47B. We and technology infusion position us well to predicts high delivery volumes in the five-seat have an engine called the C47E which is not TOLL FREE: 1.888.729.2276 accommodate that.’ turbine-engine class over the next ten years. installed on that airframe currently, but could  SETTING THE STANDARD OF CUSTOMER SERVICE WWW.VECTORAEROSPACE.COM

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reliability is a key ambition for engine OEMs example. The VIP kit reduces SFC by 2%. We are catering to customers in this segment. also looking at ways to increase time between ‘The industry continues to ‘The customer [requires] aircraft with longer overhauls.’ benefit from improvements range and capacity, and there is a desire for higher to turboshafts developed gross weights to carry more passengers and Technology transfer equipment. Our CT7 family of engines has the The civil helicopter industry continues to within a military context.’ ability to go the distance and carry the weight, and benefit from incremental improvements to variants have been tailored and certified to turboshafts and avionics developed within a be suitable for that application in the future,’ he meet each of the airframers’ unique needs,’ said military context. Other technologies, such as fly by told RH. Coroa Bockley. wire, are also beginning to have an impact on Rolls-Royce also sees its RR300 engine, Evans pointed to repair and overhaul commercial operations. used on the Robinson R66, as having good responsiveness by the engine OEMs as being GE has focused efforts on adjacencies prospects in the short term. equally significant: ‘We hear our customers and derivative engines in the civil market, ‘We see strong growth with [the Robinson demanding continued expansion of time between using many of the lessons it has learned in the R66], driven by the cost and geographical overhauls [TBOs], through the use of new military environment. pressures associated with Avgas. These fuel technology and improved data analysis of ‘Our CT7 family of engines are commercial limitations are driving single-engine operators in-service engines. derivatives and growth versions of our mainstay from piston-powered platforms to turbines. The ‘Operators expect high reliability of their aircraft T700, which has a proven legacy of powering the R66 is a great option to move away from Avgas,’ – when repairs are necessary, they expect them to Black Hawk and Apache military helicopters, said Fedele. be completed in hours, not days. Teamwork among other applications. GE continues to invest Transport to offshore rigs is a traditional mission between the engine OEMs and the aircraft in the technology which allows for synergistic for the helicopter. However, due to the hazardous manufacturers is more important than ever.’ benefit between military and commercial systems. environment and often treacherous weather ‘Our customers want better SFC – the fuel The CT7 family derives benefits from its military conditions, industry demands aircraft that can you’re burning in relation to the horsepower you’re technologies, and with GE’s continued investment, demonstrate the highest of safety standards. putting out,’ Fedele explained. ‘So we’re looking at we can infuse new commercial technologies into Meeting these requirements for power and ways to decrease SFC, and our VIP kit is a good military engines,’ said Coroa Bockley.

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will follow suit, let alone the civil market,’ he said. ‘The US FVL/JMR [Future Vertical Lift/Joint Multi Role] programme could play a technology incubator role, but since this won’t result in production aircraft for another 10-15 years, there won’t be any impact on the civil market until 2023 at the earliest,’ he added.

Another level On a more incremental level, Rolls-Royce is currently working together with the US Army on a dual-channel FADEC system, which will go onto the service’s OH-58F Kiowa Warrior fleet, as well as being made available for the civil M250-C47E. ‘The current C47 and Kiowa Warrior engine, called a C30R3, both have a single-channel FADEC with a manual backup – this technology is 20 years old. We’re now implementing a state-of-the- The M250-C47E features art dual-channel electronic system, where each of a new, dual-channel FADEC. those channels has redundant backup, and we’re (Image: Rolls-Royce) streamlining the whole control system. This is going Aboulafia explained that most new military ‘While the US marines and US Special on both the C47E engine and the army’s OH-58F,’ research with civil crossover implications is Operations Command have chosen to pay a said Fedele. focusing on a step-change in speeds using hybrid premium for this in the form of the V-22, we ‘Once in production, the dual-channel FADEC will and other novel airframe configurations. don’t know whether other military customers also enhance our turbine lifeing, as it will be 

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‘A particular example of this trend is seen in avionics technologies, which offer pilots greatly improved situational awareness and reduced workload from what was available just ten years ago,’ said Evans. To remain competitive and generate new sales leads, engine OEMs must continually refine their products in order to keep pace with changing customer requirements. ‘In a broad sense, we are all still recovering from the global economic downturn, and this has been GE’s 2,500shp-class CT7-8A engine powers slow. However, despite that, Rolls-Royce’s small the Sikorsky S-92. (Photo: GE Aviation) engine business has sold out for 2013, and we have a strong order book deep into 2014,’ able to tell us more about the engine than our We’ve taken technologies that we’ve developed said Fedele. current system. So as we get more information off in both civil and military contexts and brought ‘We are growing 15% per year in deliveries. the engine, it can put us on a path towards them into that kit, specifically new aero design, We’re seeing significant growth in the tourism on-condition maintenance, increasing that TBO,’ and modern analysis on the impellor,’ and training markets worldwide, so we’ve been he added. said Fedele. supporting companies like Enstrom who have The company is also working towards the US won campaigns in Asia to deliver trainers; we are military’s requirement for better ‘high-hot’ Commercially driven also supporting Boeing and MD [Helicopters] on capability on its helicopter fleets. While acknowledging the long historical ties the [US Army’s Armed Aerial] Scout aircraft,’ ‘We’ve looked across both the civil and military between military aircraft development and the civil he added. world, and developed the VIP kit which involves industry, these days Bell is seeing increasing Coroa Bockley explained that GE Aviation was our C47 engines on the OH-58F Kiowa and the demands for commercially driven and developed continuing to upgrade the CT7 family of engines in MD 600, that increases high-hot performance. technologies in its aircraft. order to meet customer needs.

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‘The 2,600shp class CT7-8A, powering the future powerplants. The Arrius 2B2 Plus, Sikorsky S-92, recently surpassed one million introduced at Heli Expo 2013, offers 5% more flight hours in operation. New CT7-8 engine take-off power than its predecessor, the 2B2, has ‘Newly certified engines are variants, the CT7-8A6 [for the commercial a new FADEC system designed to optimise more powerful and durable Sikorsky S-92] and -8A7 [for Canada’s CH-148 reliability and availability, and boasts a 4,000- naval version], were certified in May of 2012. hour TBO rating. than earlier models.’ These newly certified engines are more powerful The company’s Ardiden 3G is aimed at and durable than earlier models, feature helicopters requiring 1,000-2,000shp, and is improved materials in the high-pressure and scheduled to make its first flight in August 2013 Europe’s largest aeronautics research programme

power turbines, and share the increased-flow on its launch platform, Russian Helicopters’ Ka-62. dedicated to dramatic reduction of CO2, noise and compressor and advanced FADEC system of the Current plans call for completion of aircraft NОx footprints in the civil aircraft market. original CT7-8A,’ she explained. certification in Q4 2014, followed by the start of Tech 800 is one of the six demonstrators ‘The CT7-2E1, in the 2,000shp class, received its commercial deliveries in Q1 2015. dedicated to propulsion in Clean Sky, and is being FAA Type Certification in June of 2013, paving the Turbomeca also used Heli Expo to announce its developed with the cooperation of 34 partners way for its role as powerplant for the twin-engined Tech 3000 programme, aimed at developing an from ten European countries. AW189 helicopter. The CT7-2F1, in the 2,000shp engine for applications in the 3,000shp range. The It promises to offer double-digit benefits in terms

class, is in development and will enable the new Bell company does not currently cater to this segment, of lower fuel consumption and CO2 emissions 525 to deliver enhanced payload, increased range and with Tech 3000 it aims to anticipate OEMs’ when compared to 2000 levels. This is achieved and cargo/passenger capacity for a variety of needs for the next decade’s helicopters. through enhancements to the compressor missions including the transportation needs of the Elsewhere, the company recently completed architecture and performance, a combustion oil and gas industries,’ Coroa Bockley concluded. the first rotation of its Tech 800, a technology chamber enabling lower emissions, the turbine demonstrator for future helicopter turboshaft operating at a very elevated temperature and a Dual approach applications in the 800kW (1,070shp) power high-efficiency power turbine. Noise attenuation Turbomeca is also working to improve its product class. has also been improved, and titanium aluminide line through both continuous improvements Turbomeca designed and manufactured the composite components contribute to overall to current engines, and the development of Tech 800 as part of the Clean Sky initiative, weight reduction of the unit. RH

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New UV and IR camera payloads allow helicopters to be employed for a range of utility inspection work. (Photo: FLIR Systems)

Right down A variety of different sensor technologies are now available to assist helicopter operators carrying the line out infrastructure upplies of electricity and gas are generally and structures, tasks that lend themselves to inspection flights for taken for granted by the general public, highly mobile platforms carrying sensors producing utility companies. Sbut keeping them flowing is a critical geo-referenced data. necessity for energy companies. Against this Until recently, data collection rates for airborne Peter Donaldson background, advancing sensor technology is laser radar (LIDAR) payloads, for example, limited weighs up the enabling helicopter operators to offer them speeds on inspection flights to around 30kt, options. high-value inspection services. but new sensors with higher rates are entering The bulk of this work involves checking the the market. condition of power lines and pipelines and verifying This is a double-edged sword for rotary-wing that they remain clear of surrounding vegetation operators – while they can now fly faster along 

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In the wave Perhaps better known for its UAV autopilots, ‘Physical interference UTC Aerospace Systems makes a family of small, light stabilised turrets under the Cloud Cap Dedicated from trees is a major TASE banner. problem for power ‘Cloud Cap Technology TASE gimbals and companies.’ ViewPoint software features are designed to support the airborne oil/gas pipeline and electrical spectrum because when electrons re-unite with transmission and distribution mission. Utility ionised atoms they emit photons revealed as a companies rely on airborne imagery to identify and sparkling glow by UV cameras. document issues along their property right of way,’ Polytech’s Corona 350 III multi-sensor turret said Dean Johnston, responsible for business includes UV detection. Weighing up to 54kg, this development for manned aircraft applications at 35cm, four-axis stabilised gimbal houses a FLIR Cloud Cap. 660 thermographic camera core, an SD or HD ‘Using high-quality daylight and thermal imagery, daylight video camera and a digital stills camera TASE gimbals provide a reliable asset for airborne alongside the UV sensor. The latter is extremely inspection of pipelines and power lines for early sensitive (3x10-18W/cm2) and solar-blind. UV and detection of failure points, right-of-way monitoring, colour TV imagery are blended for the operator. vegetation management, supplementing LIDAR Corona 350 III’s sensitive radiometric IR camera operations, storm response and recovery, as well can detect hot components from long ranges. Data as pipeline leaks or oil spills.’ from the camera can be transferred to an onboard Weighing 900g, the company’s lighter systems

HDTV is available an option for the TASE 400 PC for post-flight processing with FLIR Systems’ are designated TASE 150 and 200, while the 3.4kg (pictured) and the forthcoming TASE 310 and Reporter Professional software. TASE 400 defines the top of the range. The gimbals 350 turrets. (Photo: UTC Cloud Cap) offer various combinations of day TV, longwave IR Complementary technologies and medium-wave IR thermal imagers with non- the straighter portions of a right of way without Ofil developed its own solar-blind UV cameras thermal shortwave IR (SWIR) as an option. compromising the quality of the images they operating in the 240-280nm band. While the sun SWIR is solar radiation scattered by the collect, this latest generation of LIDARs may also does emit UV at these wavelengths, the atmosphere atmosphere that is present day and night. It threaten their market share by making the use of absorbs it, so any detected signals must originate on produces more natural-looking pictures than cheaper fixed-wing aircraft on such operations Earth. Ofil claims that its filter technology enables thermal imagers while penetrating smoke, fog more practical. ‘absolute detection of weak UV signals in full and haze. Sensor miniaturisation is also creating daylight with high signal-to-background ratio and A recent enhancement to Cloud Cap’s product opportunities for UAVs in this role, but multi-sensor only negligible background noise’. line is the addition of HDTV as an option for the packages could enable helicopter operators to add UV and IR sensors are complementary – faults TASE 400 and the forthcoming TASE 310 and 350 value by collecting more information per flight. that generate high temperatures do not always models. produce corona effects, and corona is not always Corona discharge associated with heat. Ofil points out that LIDAR options Of growing importance in this context are UV temperature is current-dependent, so IR systems While thermal imagers, SWIR and UV cameras are cameras that detect corona around conductors are most effective when lines are carrying a heavy passive sensors that detect problems with utility and insulators in high-voltage lines. electrical load, while corona is voltage-dependent so equipment based on electromagnetic emissions, Corona forms when electricity ionises air no line loading is needed. The company also claims not all faults exhibit such symptoms. Physical molecules, creating conductive paths that allow that solar radiation and hot environments can interference from trees, for example, is a major energy to leak from the transmission system. mislead personnel relying solely on thermal sensors. problem for power companies. This is where Discharges often occur on projections, sharp Ofil argues that there is an ideal mix of sensors surveys using active sensors that produce 3D geo- corners, metal edges and thin wires, and can that can provide high-quality, real-time information referenced and time-stamped imagery come into indicate broken cables and other damage. on external and internal defects in electrical their own. The primary sensor for this kind of Companies offering sensor turrets with corona transmission systems, citing recommendations by application is LIDAR. Dedicated to the mission. Just like you. imaging capabilities include FLIR Systems Polytech international bodies such as the International LIDAR works by transmitting laser pulses and and Ofil Systems. 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‘With all of the challenges related to increasing The integral medium-format digital frame sets with engineering-grade accuracy’ and that the capacity in an existing transmission line, or the camera takes orthographic images, defined as fully programmable scanner ‘enables flexibility in routing of a new line, as well as the management such by their correction for terrain relief, lens required data density at any altitude’. of vegetation growing nearby, it is critical for electric distortion and camera tilt. The camera is also The company also emphasises the system’s utilities and their contractors to have access to radiometrically calibrated to remove distortions power consumption of less than 280W. The accurate, highly detailed geospatial information,’ of colour and brightness caused by the light’s Harrier 68i, by way of comparison, needs up to Beau Jarvis, worldwide sales manager for airborne passage through the atmosphere and peculiarities 616W, while the Leica ALS70-CM (see below) has solutions at Trimble, told RotorHub. of the sensor’s response. an average draw of 937.2W. The company’s 85kg Harrier 68i is one of the Orion also comes with a proprietary FMS that latest airborne LIDARs to reach the market. The Sensor miniaturisation can simultaneously control and monitor the LIDAR system integrates the wide-angle LMS-Q680i Ron Roth, Leica Geosystems’ product manager for and up to six peripheral cameras. laser scanner and an 80Mpx aerial camera airborne LIDAR, pointed out a number of with the company’s Applanix POSTrack direct geo- development trends to RH. He cited lightweight Optical heritage referencing and flight management system (FMS). sensors for use in the smallest aircraft, including Bearing a name that has been associated with The LIDAR uses a class 3R eyesafe laser ultralights, ‘flash’ LIDARs that might be compatible optical instruments for almost 200 years, Leica scanner and its high pulse and scanning with small UAVs and advanced processing software Geosystems is a leading manufacturer of airborne rates enable it to generate ‘extremely dense’ that speeds up data production with automated LIDARs that can be integrated with medium-format point clouds. alignment, filtering and classification hardware. digital cameras. The latest such combination is the With a field of view of up to 60°, the LIDAR can One example of miniaturisation is Optech’s ALS70 LIDAR family and the RCD30 camera. The operate at altitudes from 100-5,000ft above Orion C300 sensor that weighs 27kg and ALS70-CM is the variant best suited to helicopter ground level and produce a swath width of up to measures 340x340x250mm to which must be power line inspection as it is designed for city and 83% of the operating altitude. Trimble quotes a added a separate computer that weighs 6.5kg and corridor mapping from low altitudes. range resolution of 2cm, vertical accuracy of 15cm measures 415x328x100mm. Leica describes the ALS70-CM as a turnkey and horizontal accuracy of 25cm. This will vary Optech told RH that the sensor ‘provides system that includes all the airborne equipment depending on flight altitude, speed, collection exceptional measurement precision (<5mm) and required for LIDAR mapping – except the aircraft. method and post-processing, says the company. small target detection capability for complete data The standard package contains the scanner

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Technical Services. ALMA measures the proportion of laser light absorbed by methane, which makes up over 90% of natural gas. Carried in a belly pod on a Bell 206, the pulsed- diode laser emits at a wavelength of 1.65µm – methane’s first absorption band. Aiming the laser downwind of the pipeline, the ALMA optical unit collects reflections in a parabolic mirror and passes them through a detector for comparison with a reference channel containing a standardised methane sample. ‘When methane is present, the laser light will be Leica Geosystems’ absorbed, and the deformation of the signal is range of airborne proportional to the concentration of methane along sensors includes the laser beam path,’ said the company. the ALS70 LIDAR family and the At the heart of the system is a 45kg optical unit RCD30 camera. that contains the laser, photo detectors, mirrors (Photo: Leica Geosystems) and digital camera that automatically photographs targets when methane levels exceed a threshold. The 25kg ‘D-Box’ contains the power distribution assembly, the control electronics with vibration- the concept that both vegetation clearance and equipment, video recorder and electronics. The isolating mounting plates, interfaces for the inspection of condition can be accomplished in the remaining components are a laptop control system operator and pilot, GNSS antenna and inter- same flight. and a monitor that helps the pilot fly the pipeline. connecting cables. ‘In this respect, the Leica ALS70 series of ‘The acceptance of ALMA aerial leak detection The scanner assembly also includes an XGA- instruments is unique. The system has four technology coupled with right-of-way video has resolution (1,280x1,024px) digital camera to auxiliary sensor ports, each providing an interface increased in recent years and leak surveys are provide a real-time view of the scene below the with the LIDAR’s GNSS/IMU subsystem, allowing flown all across the US,’ Pergam’s president, aircraft and record images at fixed intervals. The geo-referencing of the data from up to four external Johan Wictor, told RH. LIDAR’s scan rate depends on the field of view and sensors without having to duplicate GNSS/IMU ‘Applications include transmission natural scan pattern, says the company, which quotes hardware. For instance, one could easily gas pipelines, gathering lines, storage fields and maxima of 200Hz for a sinusoidal scan, 158Hz accommodate forward- and rearward-facing distribution mains. While aerial leak surveys are a for a triangular pattern and 120Hz for a raster medium-format cameras, a FLIR and one other cost-efficient way to manage pipeline integrity, they scan (400, 316 and 120 scans per second sensor for power line mapping/inspection.’ don’t replace requirements placed on industry by respectively). A typical complete system weighs Roth said that LIDAR data is ideal for modelling [national] and local regulators.’ around 110kg. structures around gas pipeline rights of way, while The helicopter seems to be secure in the ‘There has been some interest in the industry in differential absorption or fluorescence LIDAR could utility inspection role for a while yet, thanks to its multi-sensor platforms that could be equipped with add leak-detection capability. ability to carry multi-sensor payloads and expert LIDAR and multiple medium-format cameras,’ operators. However, longer-range work is likely to Roth said. ‘In some cases, multiple medium- Laser methane detection require more fixed-wing aircraft, said Roth, while format cameras, FLIR, video or corona imaging One leak detection system is Airborne Laser very short range ‘spot’ inspections seem ideal for devices are used. This latter example is driven by Methane Assessment (ALMA) from Pergam small UAVs. RH

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AAA DORNIER TECHNOLOGY INC • ACOS • AERAZUR DTES - ZODIAC AEROSPACE • AERAZUR FRS - ZODIAC AEROSPACE • AEROSPACE CONSORTIUM OF AKITA • AAA DORNIER TECHNOLOGY INC • ACOS • AERAZUR DTES - ZODIAC AEROSPACE • AERAZUR FRS - ZODIAC AEROSPACE • AEROSPACE CONSORTIUM OF AKITA • AEROSPACE VALLEY • AGORA CONSULTING GROUP • AGUSTA WESTLAND • AIR INTERNATIONAL • AKIMOKU IRON WORKS • AKITA INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY • AEROSPACE VALLEY • AGORA CONSULTING GROUP • AGUSTA WESTLAND • AIR INTERNATIONAL • AKIMOKU IRON WORKS • AKITA INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY • AKITA PREF.LOCAL GOVERNMENT • AKITA PREFECTURAL UNIVERSITY • AOPA CHINA WEB • AUBERT & DUVAL • AVIACIJOS PASAULIS • AVIATION INDUSTRY COR- AKITA PREF.LOCAL GOVERNMENT • AKITA PREFECTURAL UNIVERSITY • AOPA CHINA WEB • AUBERT & DUVAL • AVIACIJOS PASAULIS • AVIATION INDUSTRY COR- The 2013 China Tianjin International Helicopter Exposition will be held in Tianjin from September 5 to PORATION OF CHINA • AVIATION&SPORT • AVIC AVIATION ENGINE HOLDING COMPANY • AVIC ELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEMS COMPANY LIMITED • AVIC HUA- PORATION OF CHINA • AVIATION&SPORT • AVIC AVIATION ENGINE HOLDING COMPANY • AVIC ELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEMS COMPANY LIMITED • AVIC HUA- September 8, 2013. DONG PHOTOELECTRIC COMPANY LIMITED • AVIC INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORPORATION • AVICOPTER CO.LTD • AVIO S.P.A. • AVION PACIFIC LTD. • BEIJING DONG PHOTOELECTRIC COMPANY LIMITED • AVIC INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORPORATION • AVICOPTER CO.LTD • AVIO S.P.A. • AVION PACIFIC LTD. • BEIJING CAPITAL HELICOPTER CO., LTD • BEIJING HUAAN XINXING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD • BEIJING NORTH CONSTRUCTIONMACHINERY CO.,LTD • BEI- CAPITAL HELICOPTER CO., LTD • BEIJING HUAAN XINXING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD • BEIJING NORTH CONSTRUCTIONMACHINERY CO.,LTD • BEI- JING SINOTECH GOING SCI.&TECH.O.,LTD • BEIJING WAVE ENERGY TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD • BEIJING XYZ CO.,LTD. • BELL • BISIACH CARRU • BLUE JING SINOTECH GOING SCI.&TECH.O.,LTD • BEIJING WAVE ENERGY TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD • BEIJING XYZ CO.,LTD. • BELL • BISIACH CARRU • BLUE SKY NETWORK • BLUINC MEDIA • BUCHER LEICHTBAU AG • CAMA (Luoyang) MEASUREMENTS & CONTROLS CO., LTD • CENTRO ESTERO PER L’INTERNAZIONALIZ- SKY NETWORK • BLUINC MEDIA • BUCHER LEICHTBAU AG • CAMA (Luoyang) MEASUREMENTS & CONTROLS CO., LTD • CENTRO ESTERO PER L’INTERNAZIONALIZ- China Helicopter Exposition is an international event dedicated to the domestic rotorcraft industry, ZAZIONE S.C.P.A./PIEMONTE AGENCY FOR INVESTMENT, EXPORT AND TURISM • CHINA AVIATION MEDIA GROUP • CHINA AVIONICS SYSTEMS COMPANY LIMITED ZAZIONE S.C.P.A./PIEMONTE AGENCY FOR INVESTMENT, EXPORT AND TURISM • CHINA AVIATION MEDIA GROUP • CHINA AVIONICS SYSTEMS COMPANY LIMITED organised by AVIC (the Aviation Industry Corporation of China) and fully backed by central government; • CHINA FLYING-DRAGON GENERAL AVIATION CO.,LTD. • CHINA NATIONAL AEROTECHNOLOGY IMPORT&EXPORT CORPORATION • CHINA-TIANJIN THRIVING • CHINA FLYING-DRAGON GENERAL AVIATION CO.,LTD. • CHINA NATIONAL AEROTECHNOLOGY IMPORT&EXPORT CORPORATION • CHINA-TIANJIN THRIVING EXPAND EXHIBITION SERVICE CO.,LTD • CIMA SPA • CIVIC HELICOPTERS, INC. EXPAND EXHIBITION SERVICE CO.,LTD • CIMA SPA • CIVIC HELICOPTERS, INC. Tianjin Binhai New Area. • COMAU AEROSPACE • CURTISS-WRI- GHT CONTROL • DESGRANGES - NEXAM • • COMAU AEROSPACE • CURTISS-WRI- GHT CONTROL • DESGRANGES - NEXAM • DNW • EMERSON - MCGILL • ERICKSON AIR - CRANE INCORPORATED • EUREP IN- DNW • EMERSON - MCGILL • ERICKSON 2 0 1 1 E X H I B I T O R S AIR - CRANE INCORPORATED • EUREP IN- DUSTRIES • EUROAVIONICS • EUROCOP- Who can TER • EUROPEAN HELICOPTER CENTER • DUSTRIES • EUROAVIONICS • EUROCOP- Who can TER • EUROPEAN HELICOPTER CENTER • A total of 300 exhibitors will participate in this exposition, with 150 international companies and 150 AAA DORNIER TECHNOLOGY INC • ACOS • AERAZUR DTES - ZODIAC AEROSPACE • AERAZUR FRS - ZODIAC AEROSPACE • AEROSPACE CONSORTIUM OF AKITA • FED- ERAL AEROSPACE HOLDINGS GROUP • FENGHE INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD BEIJING FED- ERAL AEROSPACE HOLDINGS GROUP • FENGHE INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD BEIJING AEROSPACE VALLEY • AGORA CONSULTING GROUP • AGUSTA WESTLAND • AIR INTERNATIONAL • AKIMOKU IRON WORKS • AKITA INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY • domestic companies, including many top international helicopter manufacturers and component • FIDIA SPA • FOCUS COMMUNICATION participate ? AND PR SERVICES • FRASCA INTER- NATIO- • FIDIA SPA • FOCUS COMMUNICATION participate ? AND PR SERVICES • FRASCA INTER- NATIO- AKITA PREF.LOCAL GOVERNMENT • AKITA PREFECTURAL UNIVERSITY • AOPA CHINA WEB • AUBERT & DUVAL • AVIACIJOS PASAULIS • AVIATION INDUSTRY COR- NAL INC. • GANGXING FANER ULTRASONIC CLEANING TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD • GIFAS NAL INC. • GANGXING FANER ULTRASONIC CLEANING TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD • GIFAS companies – Avicopter Eurocopter, AgustaWestland, Eaton, Russian Helicopters, Sikorsky, Enstrom, PORATION OF CHINA • AVIATION&SPORT • AVIC AVIATION ENGINE HOLDING COMPANY • AVIC ELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEMS COMPANY LIMITED • AVIC HUA- • GOODRICH CORPORATION • HELI AVIA- TION GMBH • HELICOP- TER LIFE MAGAZI- • GOODRICH CORPORATION • HELI AVIA- TION GMBH • HELICOP- TER LIFE MAGAZI- DONG PHOTOELECTRIC COMPANY LIMITED • AVIC INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORPORATION • AVICOPTER CO.LTD • AVIO S.P.A. • AVION PACIFIC LTD. • BEIJING NE/FLY FIZZI LTD • HELICOPTER MONTHLY • HELIGOLDEN AVIATION TECHNOLOGY NE/FLY FIZZI LTD • HELICOPTER MONTHLY • HELIGOLDEN AVIATION TECHNOLOGY Zodiac, Safran, Turbomeca, FED, Ivchenko, Thales and Motor Sich will all attend this exposition. CAPITAL HELICOPTER CO., LTD • BEIJING HUAAN XINXING> INFORMATIONRotorcraft TECHNOLOGYmanufacturers CO., LTD • BEIJING NORTH CONSTRUCTIONMACHINERY CO.,LTD • BEI- CO.,LTD • HILLSBORO AVIATION • HO- > Rotorcraft manufacturers KUSHIN ELEC- TRONICS • HONEYWELL • CO.,LTD • HILLSBORO AVIATION • HO- KUSHIN ELEC- TRONICS • HONEYWELL • JING SINOTECH GOING SCI.&TECH.O.,LTD • BEIJING WAVE ENERGY TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD • BEIJING XYZ CO.,LTD. • BELL • BISIACH CARRU • BLUE HUANQIU.COM • HUTCHINSON AEROSPA- CE • IN- DRA SISTEMAS S.A. • ISOLAIR INC. • HUANQIU.COM • HUTCHINSON AEROSPA- CE • IN- DRA SISTEMAS S.A. • ISOLAIR INC. • SKY NETWORK • BLUINC MEDIA • BUCHER LEICHTBAU AG> • CAMAOriginal (Luoyang) Equipment MEASUREMENTS Manufacturers & CONTROLS CO., LTD • CENTRO ESTERO PER L’INTERNAZIONALIZ- ITC - AEROSPACE, INC. / ITC - LEASING, INC > Original Equipment Manufacturers • KEYUAN MEASUREMENTCONTROLLING ITC - AEROSPACE, INC. / ITC - LEASING, INC • KEYUAN MEASUREMENTCONTROLLING As the only dedicated helicopter show in the world that has rotorcraft demonstration, the second ZAZIONE S.C.P.A./PIEMONTE AGENCY FOR INVESTMENT, EXPORT AND TURISM • CHINA AVIATION MEDIA GROUP • CHINA AVIONICS SYSTEMS COMPANY LIMITED TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD. • KOBAYASHI INDUSTRY • KOREAN AEROSPACE INDUS- TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD. • KOBAYASHI INDUSTRY • KOREAN AEROSPACE INDUS- Subcontractors (metal work, electronics, ...) • CHINA FLYING-DRAGON GENERAL AVIATION CO.,LTD. >• CHINA Subcontractors NATIONAL AEROTECHNOLOGY (metal work, IMPORT&EXPORT electronics, CORPORATION ...) • CHINA-TIANJIN THRIVING china Tianjin International Helicopter Exposition will organise an excellent helicopter show, which is TRIES ASSOCIATION • KUKA AERO- SPACE > • KUMAGAI MACHINE PLANNING • Larkin TRIES ASSOCIATION • KUKACHINA AERO- SPACE HELICOPTER EXPOSITION• KUMAGAI MACHINE PLANNING • Larkin CHINA HELICOPTER EXPOSITION EXPAND EXHIBITION SERVICE CO.,LTD • CIMA SPA • CIVIC HELICOPTERS, INC. Trade International, LLC (LTI) • LLOYD HELI- COPTERS • LOS ANGELES HELICOPTERS • Trade International, LLC (LTI) • LLOYD HELI- COPTERS • LOS ANGELES HELICOPTERS • comprised of both flight and static demonstrations. • COMAU AEROSPACE • CURTISS-WRI- Spare parts GHT CONTROL • DESGRANGES - NEXAM • LUFTHANSA TECHNI- CAL TRAINING • LU- > Spare parts VIAIR • MAGGIORA • MANOIR INDUSTRIES LUFTHANSA TECHNI- CAL TRAINING • LU- > 2 0 1 1 E X H I B I T O R S VIAIR • MAGGIORA • MANOIR INDUSTRIES DNW • EMERSON - MCGILL • ERICKSON AIR - CRANE INCORPORATED • EUREP IN- • MARENCO SWIS- SHELICOPTER AG • MECAER AVIATION GROUP • MECANIQUE • MARENCO SWIS- SHELICOPTER AG • MECAER AVIATION GROUP • MECANIQUE (2nd edition) AAADUSTRIES DORNIER • EUROAVIONICS TECHNOLOGY • INCEUROCOP- • ACOS • AERAZUR DTES -Helicopter ZODIAC AEROSPACE users • AERAZUR(police, FRS oil - ZODIACo shore, AEROSPACE • AEROSPACE CONSORTIUMTER • EUROPEAN OF AKITAHELICOPTER • CENTER • AERONAUTIQUE PYRENEENNE • MEI > Helicopter users (police, oil offshore, LIAN • METAL IMPROVEMENT COMPANY • AERONAUTIQUE PYRENEENNE • MEI Who> can LIAN • METAL IMPROVEMENT COMPANY • AEROSPACEFED- ERAL AEROSPACE VALLEY • AGORA HOLDINGS CONSULTING GROUP GROUP • AGUSTA WESTLAND • AIR INTERNATIONAL • AKIMOKU IRON WORKS • AKITA INDUSTRIAL• FENGHE TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRIAL • CO., LTD BEIJING MICROTEC- NICA SRL, A GOODRICH COM- PANY • MOTOR SICH JSC • NAGANUMA MICROTEC- NICA SRL, A GOODRICH COM- rescue, corporate, charter,...) PANY • MOTOR SICH JSC • NAGANUMA rescue, corporate, charter,...) •AKITA FIDIA PREF.LOCAL SPA • FOCUS GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATION • AKITA PREFECTURAL UNIVERSITY participate • AOPA CHINA WEB • AUBERT ? & DUVAL • AVIACIJOS PASAULIS • AVIATIONAND PR SERVICES INDUSTRY • FRASCA COR- INTER- NATIO- WORKS • NLR • OCEANIA AVIATION LTD • OLYMPUS • PALL FILTER (BEIJING) CO.,LTD WORKS • NLR • OCEANIA AVIATION LTD • OLYMPUS • PALL FILTER (BEIJING) CO.,LTD NALPORATION INC. • GANGXING OF CHINA •FANER AVIATION&SPORT ULTRASONIC • AVIC AVIATION ENGINE HOLDING COMPANY • AVIC ELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEMS COMPANYCLEANING LIMITED TECHNOLOGY • AVIC HUA- CO.,LTD • GIFAS • PAOLO ASTORI • PEIPORT(Beijing) SCIEN- TIFIC LIMITED • POLA & MASSA SRL • PPG • PAOLO ASTORI • PEIPORT(Beijing) SCIEN- > Accessories suppliers TIFIC LIMITED • POLA & MASSA SRL • PPG > Accessories suppliers •DONG GOODRICH PHOTOELECTRIC CORPORATION COMPANY • HELI AVIA-LIMITED • AVIC INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORPORATION • AVICOPTER CO.LTD • AVIO S.P.A. • AVIONTION PACIFIC GMBH LTD. • HELICOP- • BEIJING TER LIFE MAGAZI- AEROSPACE • PRATT & WHITNEY CANA- DA • PRIMA POWER CHINA COM- PANY AEROSPACE • PRATT & WHITNEY CANA- DA • PRIMA POWER CHINA COM- PANY NE/FLYCAPITAL FIZZI HELICOPTER LTD • HELICOPTER CO., LTD MONTHLY• BEIJING HUAAN XINXING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD • BEIJING NORTH CONSTRUCTIONMACHINERY• HELIGOLDEN CO.,LTD AVIATION • BEI- TECHNOLOGY LIMITED • PROMEXICO • REGIONE PIE- MONTE • RHOTHETA USA • ROBIN- SON LIMITED • PROMEXICO • REGIONE PIE- Research centers MONTE • RHOTHETA USA • ROBIN- SON > Research centers JINGCO.,LTD SINOTECH • HILLSBORO GOING SCI.&TECH.O.,LTD AVIATION • HO- • BEIJING WAVE >ENERGY Rotorcraft TECHNOLOGY manufacturers DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD • BEIJING XYZ CO.,LTD. • BELL •KUSHIN BISIACH ELEC- CARRU TRONICS • BLUE • HONEYWELL • HELICOPTER • ROTORWAY • ROTORHUB • SAFRAN - SAGEM • SAFRAN - TURBOMECA HELICOPTER • ROTORWAY • ROTORHUB • SAFRAN - SAGEM • SAFRAN - TURBOMECA HUANQIU.COMSKY NETWORK • • BLUINC HUTCHINSON MEDIA AEROSPA- • BUCHER LEICHTBAU AG • CAMA (Luoyang) MEASUREMENTS & CONTROLS CO., LTD • CENTRO ESTEROCE PER • IN- L’INTERNAZIONALIZ- DRA SISTEMAS S.A. • ISOLAIR INC. • CHINA • SANDEL AVIONIC • SANEI-KIKAI • SAT • SDV LOGISTICS (TIANJIN) LTD • SE IV- CHINA • SANDEL AVIONIC • SANEI-KIKAI • Training SAT • SDV LOGISTICS (TIANJIN) LTD • SE IV- > Training2 0 1 1 E X H I B I T O R S ITCZAZIONE - AEROSPACE, S.C.P.A./PIEMONTE INC. / ITC - AGENCYLEASING, FOR INC INVESTMENT, EXPORT> Original AND TURISM Equipment • CHINA AVIATION Manufacturers MEDIA GROUP • CHINA AVIONICS SYSTEMS• KEYUAN COMPANY MEASUREMENTCONTROLLING LIMITED CHENKO PROGRESS • SICMA AERO SEATS - ZODIAC • SIKORSKY • SIMPLEX MANU- CHENKO PROGRESS • SICMA AERO SEATS - ZODIAC • SIKORSKY • SIMPLEX MANU- FACTURINGTECHNOLOGY• CHINA FLYING-DRAGON CO. CO.,LTD. • SINO AVIATION GENERAL • KOBAYASHI EQUI- AVIATION CO.,LTD. • CHINA NATIONAL AEROTECHNOLOGY IMPORT&EXPORT CORPORATION • CHINA-TIANJINPMENTINDUSTRY CO., • KOREAN LTD. THRIVING • SINOAEROSPACE FLYING INDUS- VIDEO FACTURINGAAA DORNIER CO. TECHNOLOGY • SINO AVIATION INC • ACOS EQUI- • AERAZUR DTES> Services- ZODIAC AEROSPACE companies • AERAZUR FRS - ZODIAC AEROSPACE • AEROSPACE PMENTCONSORTIUM CO., OFLTD. AKITA • SINO • FLYING VIDEO > SubcontractorsServices companies (metal work, electronics, ...) HITECHTRIESEXPAND ASSOCIATION LTD EXHIBITION • SINO RUSSIA• KUKA SERVICE •AERO- SOYUZAVIA CO.,LTDSPACE LCC• KUMAGAI CIMA • SPRING SPA MACHINE •TECH CIVIC NOLOGIES HELICOPTERS, PLANNING • SRT • HELI- Larkin INC. CHINA HELICOPTER EXPOSITION HITECHAEROSPACE LTD VALLEY • SINO • AGORA RUSSIA CONSULTING • SOYUZAVIA GROUP • AGUSTA WESTLAND • AIR INTERNATIONAL • AKIMOKU IRON WORKS • AKITA INDUSTRIALLCC • SPRING TECHNOLOGY TECHNOLOGIES • • SRT HELI- COPTERSTrade• COMAU International, • AEROSPACETAIRAY SPECIALLLC (LTI) • CURTISS-WRI- EQUIPMENT• LLOYD HELI- (SHANGHAI)COPTERSGHT CONTROL • LOS CO., •ANGELES DESGRANGES LTD • TEE HELICOPTERS • THE - NEXAMSOCIETY • COPTERSAKITA PREF.LOCAL • TAIRAY GOVERNMENT SPECIAL EQUIPMENT • AKITA PREFECTURAL UNIVERSITY • AOPA CHINA WEB • AUBERT & DUVAL • AVIACIJOS PASAULIS • AVIATION(SHANGHAI) INDUSTRY CO., LTD COR- • TEE • THE SOCIETY > Spare parts OFLUFTHANSADNW JAPANESE • EMERSON TECHNI- AEROSPACE - MCGILL CAL TRAINING COMPANIES • ERICKSON • LU- • THERMOCOAXVIAIRAIR - CRANE• MAGGIORA INCORPORATED • THYSSENKRUPP • MANOIR INDUSTRIES • EUREP AEROS- IN- OFPORATION JAPANESE OF CHINA AEROSPACE • AVIATION&SPORT COMPANIES • AVIC • AVIATION ENGINE HOLDING COMPANY • AVIC ELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEMS COMPANYTHERMOCOAX LIMITED • AVIC • HUA-THYSSENKRUPP AEROS- PACE•DUSTRIES MARENCO (SHANGHAI) • EUROAVIONICS SWIS- CO., SHELICOPTER LTD • •TIANJIN EUROCOP- AG AURORA • UAV TECHNOLOGYWho CO.,LTD. can • TIANJIN AVIATION INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT CO.,LTD CHINA’SMECAERTER • INDUSTRIALEUROPEAN AVIATION HELICOPTERBASE GROUP OF • MECANIQUE CENTER • (2nd edition) PACEDONG (SHANGHAI) PHOTOELECTRIC CO., COMPANY LTD • TIANJIN LIMITED AURORA • AVIC INTERNATIONAL UAV TECHNOLOGY HOLDING CO.,LTD. CORPORATION • TIANJIN • AVICOPTER AVIATION CO.LTD INDUSTRY • AVIO DEVELOPMENT S.P.A. • AVION PACIFIC CO.,LTD LTD. CHINA’S • BEIJING INDUSTRIAL BASE OF Helicopter users (police, oil o shore, AERONAUTIQUECIVILFED- ERALAVIATION AEROSPACE • TIANJIN PYRENEENNE HOLDINGS CHINA-TIMES GROUP • MEI AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY> CO.,LTD • TIANJIN HAITIAN CHANGFENG SCIENCEAND TECHNOLOGYLIAN• FENGHE DEVELOPMENT• METAL INDUSTRIAL IMPROVEMENT CO., CO., LTDCOMPANY BEIJING • CIVILCAPITAL AVIATION HELICOPTER • TIANJIN CO., LTD CHINA-TIMES • BEIJING HUAAN AEROSPACE XINXING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD • CO.,TIANJIN LTD • HAITIANBEIJING NORTH CHANGFENG CONSTRUCTIONMACHINERY SCIENCEAND TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD • BEI- DEVELOPMENT CO., participate ? MICROTEC-•LTD FIDIA • TIANJIN SPA NICA • HYLT FOCUS SRL, (HUA A COMMUNICATION GOODRICH YILAN TIAN) COM- AVIATION SCIENCE & rescue, TECHNOLOGY corporate, CO., LTD. • charter,...)TIANJIN RIXIN ADVERTISENT DECORATION CO.,LTDPANYAND •PR TIMKEN • SERVICES MOTOR • TITEFLEX SICH • FRASCA JSC •INTER- NAGANUMA NATIO- LTDJING • SINOTECH TIANJIN GOINGHYLT (HUA SCI.&TECH.O.,LTD YILAN TIAN) • BEIJING AVIATION WAVE SCIENCE ENERGY TECHNOLOGY& TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD. •CO., TIANJIN LTD • BEIJING RIXIN XYZADVERTISENT CO.,LTD. • BELL DECORATION • BISIACH CARRU CO.,LTD • BLUE • TIMKEN • TITEFLEX WORKSNALEUROPE INC. • •NLR GANGXINGTOEC • OCEANIA TECHNOLOGY FANER AVIATION ULTRASONIC CO.,LTD. LTD • TORINO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE • TORINO PIEMONTE AEROSPACE • US COMMERCIALSERVICEOLYMPUSCLEANING • UTI WORLDWIDE •TECHNOLOGY PALL FILTER (BEIJING) CO.,LTD CO.,LTD• GIFAS EUROPESKY NETWORK • TOEC • BLUINC TECHNOLOGY MEDIA • BUCHER CO.,LTD. LEICHTBAU • TORINO AG CHAMBER• CAMA (Luoyang) OF COMMERCE MEASUREMENTS • TORINO & CONTROLS PIEMONTE CO., LTD AEROSPACE • CENTRO ESTERO • US COMMERCIALSERVICE PER L’INTERNAZIONALIZ- • UTI WORLDWIDE • PAOLOWECOMGOODRICH ASTORI CO; CORPORATION LTD • PEIPORT(Beijing) • WEIFANG • FREESKYHELI SCIEN-AVIA- • AVIATION INDUSTRY> Accessories CO.,LTD • AVIC XI’ANsuppliers FLIGHT AUTOMATIC CONTROL RESEARCH INSTITUTETIFICTION CETC GMBHLIMITED No.10 • HELICOP-RESEAR • POLACH & TER MASSA LIFE SRLMAGAZI- • PPG •ZAZIONE WECOM S.C.P.A./PIEMONTE CO; LTD • WEIFANG AGENCY FREESKY FOR INVESTMENT, • AVIATION EXPORT INDUSTRY AND TURISM CO.,LTD • CHINA • AVIC AVIATION XI’AN FLIGHT MEDIA AUTOMATIC GROUP • CHINA CONTROL AVIONICS RESEARCH SYSTEMS COMPANY INSTITUTE LIMITED CETC No.10 RESEARCH INSTITUTEAEROSPACENE/FLY FIZZI • WELLKING LTD • PRATT • HELICOPTER & ELECTRONICS WHITNEY MONTHLY CANA- CO., (Xi’an) LTD • WHENZHOU BLACK PLASTIC COMPANY LIMITED • WORLD SALES AIRCRAFT (BIZJETDA• HELIGOLDEN •ADVISER) PRIMA POWER • XIN AVIATION FENG CHINA TECHNOLOGY COM- PANY INSTITUTE• CHINA FLYING-DRAGON • WELLKING GENERALELECTRONICS AVIATION CO., CO.,LTD. (Xi’an) LTD • CHINA • WHENZHOU NATIONAL AEROTECHNOLOGYBLACK PLASTIC COMPANY IMPORT&EXPORT LIMITED CORPORATION • WORLD SALES • CHINA-TIANJIN AIRCRAFT (BIZJETTHRIVING ADVISER) • XIN FENG > Rotorcraft manufacturers LIMITEDCO.,LTDKEJI CO.,LTD • PROMEXICOHILLSBORO • ZHONG-OU AVIATION • AIRPLANE REGIONE • CO.,LTD. PIE- HO- • ZHONG-OU GENERALResearch AVIATION centers CO.,LTD • ZODIAC AEROSPACE • ZODIAC SERVICES – ZODIACMONTEKUSHIN AEROSPACE •ELEC- RHOTHETA TRONICS USA • HONEYWELL • ROBIN- SON • KEJIEXPAND CO.,L EXHIBITIONTD • ZHONG-OU SERVICE AIRPLANE CO.,LTD C O.,LTD. • ZHONG-OU GENERAL AVIATION CO.,LTD • ZODIAC AEROSPACE • ZODIAC• CIMA SERVICES SPA • – CIVIC ZODIAC HELICOPTERS, AEROSPACE INC. > HELICOPTERHUANQIU.COM • R OT• HUTCHINSONORWAY • ROT ORHUBAEROSPA- • Original Equipment Manufacturers SAFRANCE • IN- DRA - SAGEM SISTEMAS • SAFRAN S.A. • ISOLAIR- TURBOMECA INC. • • COMAU AEROSPACE • CURTISS-WRI- GHT CONTROL • DESGRANGES - NEXAM • CHINAITC - AEROSPACE, • SANDEL AVIONIC INC. / ITC • SANEI-KIKAI- LEASING, INC • > Training SAT• KEYUAN • SDV LOGISTICS MEASUREMENTCONTROLLING (TIANJIN) LTD • SE IV- DNW • EMERSON - MCGILL • ERICKSON AIR - CRANE INCORPORATED • EUREP IN- > The flight demonstration will bring 18 new helicopters, including the Z9, Z10, Z19, AC311, AC312, CHENKOTECHNOLOGY PROGRESS CO.,LTD. • SICMA • AERO KOBAYASHI SEATS Subcontractors (metal work, electronics, ...) -INDUSTRY ZODIAC •• SIKORSKYKOREAN AEROSPACE • SIMPLEX INDUS- MANU- DUSTRIES • EUROAVIONICS • EUROCOP- Who can TER • EUROPEAN HELICOPTER CENTER • FACTURINGTRIESFor ASSOCIATIONmore CO. information: • SINO • KUKA AVIATION AERO- SPACE EQUI- > ServicesSeptember companies 5-8, 2013 PMENT• KUMAGAI CO., MACHINE LTD. • SINO PLANNING FLYING • LarkinVIDEO CHINA HELICOPTER EXPOSITION ForFED- ERAL more AEROSPACE information: HOLDINGS GROUP • FENGHE INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD BEIJING > AC313, A109, Bell407 and Bell429. These will demonstrate medical assistance, salvage, disaster relief participate ? HITECHTrade International, LTD • SINO RUSSIALLC (LTI) • •SOYUZAVIA LLOYD HELI- Spare parts LCCCOPTERS • SPRING • LOS TECH ANGELES NOLOGIES HELICOPTERS • SRT HELI- • • FIDIA SPA • FOCUS COMMUNICATION AND PR SERVICES • FRASCA INTER- NATIO- COPTERSLUFTHANSA • TAIRAY TECHNI- SPECIAL CAL Avi TRAININGcopter EQUIPMENT • LU- Industry Base> – Tianjin Port Free Trad Zone (Tianjin Airport(SHANGHAI)VIAIR Economic • MAGGIORA CO., LTD Area) • MANOIR • TEE • THE INDUSTRIES SOCIETY and security against terrorism. NAL INC. • GANGXING FANER ULTRASONIC Sales CLEANING TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD • GIFAS Sales OF• MARENCO JAPANESE SWIS- AEROSPACE SHELICOPTER COMPANIES AG • • Helicopter users (police, oil o shore, THERMOCOAXMECAER AVIATION • THYSSENKRUPP GROUP • MECANIQUE AEROS- (2nd edition) Stéphane• GOODRICH CORPORATIONCastet • HELI AVIA- Carlos Miranda Elena Graus TION GMBHStephanie • HELICOP- TER Foyart LIFE MAGAZI- PACEAERONAUTIQUEStéphane (SHANGHAI) Castet CO., PYRENEENNE LTD • TIANJIN • AURORA MEI UAVCarlos TECHNOLOGY >Miranda CO.,LTD. • TIANJIN AVIATION INDUSTRYElena Graus DEVELOPMENT CO.,LTD CHINA’SLIAN INDUSTRIAL• METALStephanie IMPROVEMENT BASE OFFoyart COMPANY • NE/FLY FIZZI LTD • HELICOPTER MONTHLY • HELIGOLDEN AVIATION TECHNOLOGY CEO [email protected]> Rotorcraft [email protected] [email protected] MICROTEC-CIVILCEO AVIATION NICA • SRL,TIANJIN A GOODRICH CHINA-TIMES COM- [email protected] TECHNOLOGY rescue, CO.,LTD corporate, • TIANJIN charter,...)HAITIAN [email protected] SCIENCEAND TECHNOLOGYPANY DEVELOPMENT • [email protected] SICH CO., JSC • NAGANUMA The static demonstration will present 12 famous helicopters, including the S-76C++, Cabri G2, R44, CO.,LTD • HILLSBORO AVIATION • HO- KUSHIN ELEC- TRONICS • HONEYWELL • WORKSLTD • TIANJIN • NLR •HYLT OCEANIA (HUA AVIATIONYILAN TIAN) LTD AVIATION • The SCIENCE only & TECHNOLOGY helicopter CO., LTD. • TIANJINshow RIXIN in ADVERTISENT China DECORATION approved CO.,LTDOLYMPUS • TIMKEN • PALL • TITEFLEX FILTER (BEIJING) CO.,LTD [email protected] • HUTCHINSON AEROSPA- T. +33 (0)1 41 86 41 97 T. +39 06 88 64 49 49 CE • IN- DRAT. SISTEMAS+33(0)1 S.A. 41 • ISOLAIR86 41 INC.60 • [email protected] T. +33 (0)1 41 86 41 97 T. +39 06 88 64 49 49 T. +33(0)1 41 86 41 60 280FX, SHV4, Ch-7T, EC135, A600, etc. > Original Equipment Manufacturers •EUROPE PAOLO ASTORI• TOEC TECHNOLOGY• PEIPORT(Beijing) CO.,LTD. SCIEN- • TORINO CHAMBER> Accessories OF COMMERCE suppliers• TORINO PIEMONTE AEROSPACE • US COMMERCIALSERVICETIFIC • UTILIMITED WORLDWIDE • POLA & MASSA SRL • PPG ITC - AEROSPACE, INC. / ITC - LEASING, INC • KEYUAN MEASUREMENTCONTROLLING AEROSPACE• WECOM CO; • LTD PRATT • WEIFANG & WHITNEY FREESKY CANA- • AVIATION INDUSTRY byCO.,LTD the • AVIC Chinese XI’AN FLIGHT AUTOMATIC government. CONTROL RESEARCH INSTITUTEDA CETC • PRIMA No.10 POWERRESEAR CH CHINA COM- PANY TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD. • KOBAYASHI INDUSTRY • KOREAN AEROSPACE INDUS- Project Director Wei Jin> Subcontractors (metal work,Alain electronics, Ngoie ...) Logistics INSTITUTELIMITEDProject •Director • PROMEXICO WELLKING ELECTRONICS • REGIONE PIE-CO., (Xi’an)Wei LTD •Jin WHENZHOU> Research BLACK centers PLASTIC COMPANY LIMITEDAlain Ngoie• WORLD SALES AIRCRAFT (BIZJETMONTE ADVISER) • Logistics RHOTHETA • XIN FENG USA • ROBIN- SON TRIES ASSOCIATION • KUKA AERO- SPACE • KUMAGAI MACHINE PLANNING • Larkin HELICOPTERKEJI CO.,LTD • ZHONG-OUROTORWAY •AIRPLANECHINA ROTORHUB CO.,LTD. • • ZHONG-OU HELICOPTER GENERAL AVIATION CO.,LTD • ZODIAC EXPOSITION AEROSPACE • ZODIAC SERVICES – ZODIACSAFRAN AEROSPACE - SAGEM • SAFRAN - TURBOMECA The exposition will organise 13 important conferences, including the 4th China Helicopter Development RuichingTrade International, Portier LLC (LTI) • LLOYD HELI- [email protected] [email protected] COPTERS Minh• LOS ANGELES Tri Phan HELICOPTERS • Ruiching Portier [email protected] [email protected] Minh Tri Phan > Spare parts CHINA • SANDEL AVIONIC • SANEI-KIKAI • > Training SAT • SDV LOGISTICS (TIANJIN) LTD • SE IV- Forum, “Helicopter Market in China” Forum, Binhai New Area Aerospace Industry Investment Seminar, Supply [email protected] TECHNI- CAL TRAINING • LU- T. +33(0)1 41 86 49 11 T. +33 (0)1 41 86 41 51 VIAIR • [email protected] • MANOIR INDUSTRIES [email protected] PROGRESS • SICMA AERO SEATS T. +33(0)1 41 86 49 11 T. +33 (0)1 41 86 41 51 - ZODIAC [email protected] • SIKORSKY • SIMPLEX MANU- T.• MARENCO+33 (0)1 SWIS-41 86 SHELICOPTER 41 46 AG • Helicopter users (police, oil o shore, MECAER AVIATION GROUP • MECANIQUE FACTURINGT. +33 (0)1 CO. 41 • 86 SINO 41 AVIATION46 EQUI- > Services(2nd companies edition) PMENT CO., LTD. • SINO FLYING VIDEO Chain of Aviation Industry, Helicopter Operations and low-altitude tourism development forum, “New products, AERONAUTIQUE PYRENEENNE • MEI > LIAN • METAL IMPROVEMENT COMPANY • HITECHFor more LTD • SINO information: RUSSIA • SOYUZAVIA LCC • SPRING TECH NOLOGIES • SRT HELI- Nadia Shepovalova Vianney Thomas Nadia Shepovalova Vianney Thomas new technologies and new services” symposium, “Opening-up and Opportunities of China’s GA Industry” MICROTEC- NICA SRL, A GOODRICH COM- rescue, corporate, charter,...) 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Eurocopter believes the latest iteration of its AS332 L1 (pictured) will prove popular across a range of missions. (All photos: Eurocopter)

Life in the old cat yet? espite logging more than four million form of the AS332 C1e, which is due to be certified AS332 C1es were acquired in the context of flight hours in 50 countries around the in the coming weeks. Both combine the rugged a fleet renewal and expansion programme, Dworld and the popularity of the more experience of the AS532/AS332 dynamic and and would join a fleet that currently includes ten advanced EC225/725 variant, Eurocopter basic assemblies with the advanced avionics of SA330 Pumas. believes there is still a long-term future for the the EC225/725, including full glass cockpit and ‘After 12 years of Puma operations in austere AS332 Super Puma family. modern four-axis autopilot. They also feature the environments all over the world, Starlite Aviation Originally developed from the SA330 Puma, same Turbomeca Makila 1A1 engines, which Group is convinced that the Super Puma AS332 the first civil version of the AS332 was certified in give the aircraft the ability to fly a large number C1e is the only new product on the market able to 1981, and since then, a total of seven civil and 11 of missions, across wide temperature and meet the current requirements of the commercial military variants have been developed. altitude ranges. medium-heavy utility market,’ Slade Thomas, CEO Despite Eurocopter offering the more capable, In November 2012, it was announced of the company, said at the time. five-bladed EC225/725 since 2004, the company that Starlite Aviation Group had signed a contract With Eurocopter positioning both current has continued to market the AS332 series, and is for two AS332 C1e helicopters, with an option for variants of the AS332 as competitors to the Mi-17 even looking to increase the annual production two additional aircraft, making it the launch for general-purpose utility missions, Starlite seems rate, should a number of sales current customer for the variant. First deliveries will take the ideal launch customer for the C1e. opportunities fall in its direction. place before the end of 2013, following EASA and FAA certification. Simple but effective Latest iterations Based in Ireland and South Africa, the company According to Janick Blanc, Super Puma Eurocopter’s latest models in the evolution of the provides helicopter services to international clients programme director, customers considering the 9t-class twin-engine series are the AS332 L1e, first such as UN agencies and NGOs for peacekeeping Mk 1 version of the AS332 are those looking for a certified in 2012, and a shortened version in the or logistic support missions. It said the new basic helicopter that provides high performance for

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that the Finnish Border Guard had signed a By comparison, the EC225 has an MTOW of contract for two AS332 L1es equipped for 11,000kg, a useful load of 5,540kg and a maritime SAR missions. maximum range of 838km with standard tanks. The aircraft, which will be based at Helsinki and Blanc claimed that operators were attracted by outfitted for day/night operations, will supplement the proven heritage of the Super Puma family, with the agency’s three AS332 L1s, which are assigned combined flight hours surpassing four million, and to its Turku base on the southwest coast of the fact that the AS332 L1e/C1e featured the Finland. The service has already logged nearly 25 EC225’s glass cockpit and avionics. years’ experience with these Super Pumas. The ‘At the end of 2012, we have delivered 578 Mk two new L1es will be delivered in late 2015. 1s across both civil and military versions, as well as 90 Mk 2s, which is the L2 version,’ he continued. Finding peace ‘Out of that number, we have 564 helicopters still Blanc explained that both variants were attracting in operation today. For helicopters that first entered interest from operators in Latin America and Asia, service in the early 1980s, that is a good as well as companies providing peacekeeping achievement, and is due to the capacity of the operations support across the globe. operator to maintain the aircraft themselves.’ ‘For peacekeeping support, the short version in particular has got a very good useful load, which is Drawing comparisons very useful for that type of operator,’ he said. ‘That Both rotorcraft feature Eurocopter’s Advanced Despite more is either within the cabin or by using a sling. This is Helicopter Cockpit and Avionics System, including advanced platforms the market that is beginning to look closely at four 6x8in navigation and mission displays, that aircraft.’ two 4x5in vehicle management system displays, of a similar size being The shortened AS332 C1e has also been as well as the APM 2010 digital dual-duplex available – even developed for aerial work such as heavy sling, four-axis autopilot. from the same logging and power line maintenance. ‘If we compare the L1e, the C1e and the AL+ to With an MTOW of 8,600kg, the C1e has a the former version, basically the difference is that we manufacturer – the slightly higher useful load of 4,195kg compared to have implemented in the new versions the avionics Eurocopter AS332 is the L1e’s rating of 4,085kg, although it can only and the autopilot of the EC225/725. So it has the still holding its own. carry 17 passengers in comfort configuration as same glass cockpit, and the autopilot is providing Tony Skinner charts opposed to the L1e’s capacity of 19 passengers. the same performance as on the EC225 – and that The shorter version also has a reduced is considered really state of the art.’ its history and maximum range of 642km (take-off at maximum The autopilot allows automatic hover to within considers its place in weight, at sea level and ISA) compared to the L1e’s 1m, enhancing safety for landing/take-off in the current market. maximum range of 866km. brownout or white-out conditions and providing 

missions such as utility, passenger and executive transportation. Blanc elaborated to RotorHub: ‘Also those people that are looking for an experienced product with simple maintenance, people that are not looking to fly very long-range operations in very demanding environments, such as oil and gas or offshore operations or difficult military missions. They are the operators who are generally not flying many hours and are looking carefully at the acquisition costs. They are people that are performing usual or quite simple operations. ‘We have a very good product [AS332 L1e/C1e] at a very low cost – at a 20-30% price difference with the 225. The C1e has really been developed for this type of onshore utility mission in particular, in competition with some Russian helicopters, such as the Mi-17, for example.’ The AS332 L1e has already proven popular for current operators of the earlier L1 Super Puma. For example, in December 2012 it was announced

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functions such as SAR patterns. ‘That is the main evolution from the earlier version,’ added Blanc. ‘The engine is still the Makila 1A1, the main gearbox, the rotor and airframe is still the same, so the main improvement is the avionics and autopilot.’ Incorporating such advances on the more basic AS332 airframe does provide significant cost savings, although Blanc was not willing to directly compare the final purchase cost of each variant. ‘The C1e is the cheapest helicopter we have in the range and this is 20-30% less than the EC225, so this is the entry level into the Super Puma range,’ explained Blanc. ‘This is a basic helicopter Onshore executive/VIP transport is one of the that we are producing in a very standardised way. envisaged roles for the AS332 L1e/C1e series. There is not a big choice of optional extras or different configurations of the helicopter – it is moment, we have the Mk 1, the EC225 and ‘The other project in the frame of our ramp-up is already fully standardised with a limited choice of EC725 in the same line.’ that we will change the way we are producing the optional integrations. However, with production of the EC225 being EC225 aircraft. But for now we will still continue to ‘After that is the L1e, which is the upper steadily increased in order to meet the demand for produce the Mk 1 how we produce it today, and segment of the Mk 1 range and that can be the aircraft in coming years, Eurocopter is also that is by what we call dock production.’ customised, it is receiving more capability and is considering its approach to the AS332 family. 15-20% less than the 225. At the end of the day, Blanc explained that the company was Making offers the L1e and the EC225 in terms of direct producing around 50 Super Pumas per year, However, Blanc revealed that the company maintenance costs are very close together, quite across all variants, including around eight from the currently had a number of offers outstanding for equivalent, but the EC225 is far better equipped Mk 1 family, but was looking to ramp up both the the AL+ military version in addition to the civil – it is far more powerful. This makes sense and is total quantity and the Mk 1 quantity. variants, mostly C1e. consistent in that we make products based on the ‘At the moment, we are organised to produce in ‘We have something like 80 aircraft on offer – operating cost.’ 2013 and 2014 six to eight aircraft in L1, C1 or 40 in civilian configurations and 40 for the AL+ configuration. We are scheduling a ramp-up as military – and we are confident in winning a big Production processes the market is booming for this family, but we need part of those short-term offers,’ he said. ‘These are In terms of production, the processes to produce to see the results of our offers. We are considering only short-term offers that may come to contracts the AS332 are closely aligned with that of the that from 2015 we will produce more – it will be with the next six to ten months. We are waiting for EC225, although there are more composite around ten – and in the meantime we are planning the decision on these large offers, which may materials on the latter. ‘There are a lot of a ramp-up so I can just push a button in the event change the way we are looking at producing the similarities in the assembly line,’ he noted. ‘At the one of our major tenders is won. Mk 1 family. ‘So our production may change depending on the quantity – if the success of the Mk 1 is reinforced, there is also the possibility to move towards a moving production line. We are looking to prepare for our ramp-up of production of the Mk 1 and one way to do that is to move into a rolling production line.’ Blanc explained that with the latest AS332 L1e/ C1e being outfitted with the autopilot and avionics of the EC225/725, and with such opportunities remaining in the pipeline, the company saw no reason to reduce production numbers or phase the variants out of production. ‘The Mk 1 also benefits from the optional configurations that have been developed for the 225 both in terms of military and civilian operations. The main retrofit or upgrade was the avionics and autopilots. One of the major issues was the potential obsolescence of the avionics, but we have now upgraded it with the 225 avionics. So The AS332 C1e is currently produced in static cells and will not be moved onto the planned in that condition, we do not consider that there is a rolling production line for the EC225/725. limit on our production of that helicopter.’ RH

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With recent tragic events once again highlighting the issue of safety in urban flying, the relevant authorities and key figures are discussing what needs Street to be done to ensure pilots, their passengers and the public remain protected. Tony Skinner reports. smarts

hen the leading personalities of the UK’s commercial helicopter industry Wgathered at the London Heliport for a rotary operations conference in June, the issue of safety was understandably at the forefront of everyone’s minds. All the delegates were acutely aware that just a few kilometres down the river was St George Wharf in Vauxhall, the crash site of an Agusta A109E Operations in (G-CRST) in January, which killed two people. congested urban The helicopter had been flying to the east of the environments, such as flying in and out heliport in conditions of reduced visibility when it of London’s struck the jib of a crane, attached to a building Battersea Heliport, contain a number development at St George Wharf, at a height of of risks that need to around 700ft. be minimised. The pilot, who was the sole occupant of the (Photo: Premiair) helicopter, and a pedestrian on the ground were both fatally injured when the damaged helicopter impacted a building and the adjacent roadway. Meanwhile, just over two months later, a pilot was killed and several people injured when two helicopters collided in white-out conditions during a major exercise of the German Federal Police in the Olympic Stadium in Berlin.

Crash conclusions While the final report of the crash investigation of each incident will not be published until 2014, some conclusions can be drawn from the interim reports. In the case of the Vauxhall crash, the interim report paints a picture of a pilot under pressure to collect a client to take him and another passenger to the north of England. Several text messages were exchanged between the pilot, client and operator over the course of the morning about the bad weather conditions. With freezing fog shrouding Redhill and Elstree Aerodromes, the pilot had just received 

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clearance to land at the heliport when his aircraft struck the crane that witnesses later said was obscured by cloud at the time. A notice to airmen (NOTAM) about the presence of the crane was in place when the accident occurred. While not referring to the crash directly, Peter Norton, chief executive of the British Helicopter Association, used the conference to blast a culture that has allowed some ‘bending of the rules’ to get the job done – at the expense of safety. ‘[The] industry has issues that must be resolved if public confidence and the regulatory credibility of light commercial helicopter operations are to be fully restored,’ argued Norton. ‘Our reputation has been severely damaged, and as a result remedial action is being considered at the highest level. I do not believe that any regulatory changes are necessary, and indeed, were changes to be introduced, they might have a negative impact upon safety, capability and compliance.’ One pilot was killed when two helicopters collided in white-out conditions during a major exercise of the German Federal Police in Berlin in March. (Photo: BFU) Cultural examinations convince the authorities and public that operators operations, but I do suggest that there are areas in He argued that if industry was to continue to can be trusted to conduct operations safely and our business that might benefit from review to provide on-demand services for customers, within new regulations. ensure that the industry is able to respond safely to without additional constraints, it needed to ‘I do not stand here to lecture professional the external and internal pressures that it faces,’ examine its operational and managerial culture to pilots and managers on the safe conduct of their added Norton.

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Metropolitan Police Service Air Support Unit, based upon causing no harm to people, which explained that the unit had already developed an involves open reporting and creating a safe ‘The SMS provides a SMS, following the CAA making it mandatory for working environment. document that can be operators. While most of the safety procedures ‘I think we have always been very safe, but the constantly updated and themselves were already in place, the SMS SMS formalises some of our safety procedures. provides a document that can be constantly When I came here the concept of airmanship was is audited.’ updated and is audited. drummed into me, and that means always looking ‘It is a living document that should be updated out for other traffic, not day-dreaming looking at For example, commercial pressures and constantly and which has all of your safety the sights, and communicating precisely with the realities meant that pilots often felt compelled procedures recorded, like the marbling that pilot. That was always there, but that is more to attempt a flight, even in unsuitable weather goes through the unit,’ he told RotorHub. ‘Our formalised now. conditions. aim is for the Met to be the UK’s safest and ‘So for us, the SMS has not involved a leap ‘Normal practice is established over time as most effective air support unit. The culture is in procedures, but now it is a living thing – it is  a means of getting the job done and may rely on bending the rules slightly or crossing the established boundaries of permissible inflight SkyTrac_rev.pdf 1 18/01/2012 10:47:57 operating conditions,’ he continued. ‘Most of us have done it, but does normal practice in this context have a place in today’s operating environment? I would suggest not. ‘Anecdotally, there seems to have been an element of over-confidence amongst some that has been bred by familiarity with the role and complacency driven by previous achievement – the pilot has always delivered and always will. I suggest that it is now time to review ad-hoc charter operations to ensure future safe and responsible operation without additional and more restrictive legislation being imposed upon the sector. My concern is that over-regulation might lead to an increase in illegal public transport.’

Closer investigations Norton outlined several areas that require closer investigation by the industry. These include the ‘suitability, qualifications and experience’ of the accountable manager and the introduction of helicopter flight data monitoring BeyoGond Beyond Tracking, Tracking, Voice and Voice Text and... Text… (HFDM), which demonstrates that the aircraft Get the flight data you need – when you need it has been operated in compliance with its flight Beyond Tra Tracking,cking, Voice andVoice Text.. and. Text... operations manual. He argued that, as an attractive addition for the potential customer, HFDM would invite future business as well as prevent unnecessary maintenance activity. Meanwhile, the establishment of a working Safety Management System (SMS), which is mandated by the EASA for commercial air transport operations from October 2014, closes the ‘risk management loop in all situations’. VisitViVisitsit Visit usus aa tust SAR Helitech, at Helitech, Europe, Booth boothBoot h140 K84 109 Norton continued: ‘Next October, quality VisitVisit u uss a att SAR Helitech, Europe, Booth Booth 1409 10 and SMS will be the constituent elements of a company management system and all operators 200-1200-170200-200-1701707 0Rutland RuRutltlana nd Rd.Rdd. R NorthNortd. NortNhorthh GetGetGet more moremo refrfrom fromomfrom yyour your ouryou r data.dadata. datata . Tel:Kelowna, +1 250.765.2393 BC Canada V1X 3B2 Fax: +1 250.765.3767 are now applying themselves to the task of Get more from your data. KForKKelowna,elowelowna, morena, BC information, BC Canada CCaannaad daV1a X contactVV1X 3B21X 3B23B2 [email protected] TTel:el: 250.765.2393250.765.2393 Fax: 250.765.3767250.765.3767 Web: www.skytrac.cawww.skytrac.ca Tel: 250.765.2250.765.239393 Fax: 250.765.3767250.765.3767 Web: www.skytrawww.skytrac.c.ccaa incorporating an acceptable management system ChooseChoose the the theworld’s world’s world’s most most most trustedtrusted trusted provider provider provider Web: SalSaleses www.skytrac.ca EnquiresInquiries Choose the world’s most trusted provider TheSalesSal AmesAmericas: IEnericasnquiriesqui:res IntInternational:ernational: into their operations manuals.’ of end-to-endend-to-end SatCom SatCom Solutions. Solutions. SalesJudyThe MeierInquiries: MeierAmerericas • • icas:[email protected] [email protected]: [email protected] Kim BagnallInIntternaernational •• [email protected]@skytrac.caonal:: of end-to-end-to-endd SatCSatComom SolutSolutions.ions. Judy Meier • [email protected] Kim Bagnall • [email protected] Inspector Richard Brandon, unit executive

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‘The overriding concern is to never become complacent about operating in such a congested environment.’

constantly changing. When we had the accident here in Vauxhall, we looked closely at it and asked: could that have happened to us?’

Congestion issues With London having one of the busiest airspaces in the world, the unit is understandably required to precisely follow a set of operating procedures and working practices. Daily briefings cover such aspects as weather, engineering, possible missions and NOTAMs, while the unit also regularly runs through what emergency procedures it will follow in the event of an incident. Brandon explained that the overriding concern The crash of an A109E into a crane attached to a was to never become complacent about operating building development at St George Wharf in January in such a congested environment. ‘The has put the issue of safe urban flying in sharp relief. main consideration is airspace awareness and (Photo: David Holt) always looking at what is going on around me and what is in that airspace that might kill we are and what the rules of the sky are at that Point-in-space navigation is used on EMS me,’ he said. point in time. operations across Europe and is being rolled out ‘For every mission that we fly, we look closely at ‘We are not just going from A to B – we go there further under projects such as the Helicopter the various factors that we need to know – the to do a job. ATC must trust that we won’t bust Deploy GNSS in Europe (HEDGE) – Next and weather, other air activity. Are there any changes the height or the lateral restrictions. If they are Accelerating EGNOS Adoption in Aviation to the environment that we need to know about? risk-adverse, they are going to give us tighter (ACCEPTA) programmes. Are there any building obstructions? Has a crane parameters. We pride ourselves that we never A spokesman for AgustaWestland told the popped up on top of a building that wasn’t there bend the rules – if we say we are going to be conference that industry did not need next- before? It is all about never being complacent – we somewhere for two minutes, we will be there for generation designs such as the tiltrotor, X2 or X3 keep very clear records on what obstructions we two minutes, not a moment longer.’ designs to increase rotorcraft capacity and safety need to be aware of. In addition, the UK’s CAA has developed what across Europe.‘We don’t need it to get to the ‘The other thing is that airspace awareness it calls the ‘significant seven’ of most likely safety future,’ he stated. ‘To improve the capacity of this is the whole of the crew, not just the pilot – we fly issues: loss of control; runway excursion; CFIT; heliport today, you have the technology parked as a whole crew, so you have three pairs of eyes, runway incursion; airborne conflict; ground there, downstairs, and you are not using it. not just one. You must never assume the pilot has handling; and fire. ‘Because we are using a Grand New, we are seen something.’ Brandon noted that while many of these issues using a Dauphin, we are using an S-76, like we did not directly apply to urban helicopter used a Squirrel of 25 years ago – why? Simply Following instructions operations, rotorcraft operators were encouraged because we are not sitting down and explaining Another key aspect was closely following the to develop their own significant seven and plan for how the market has changed. So you may have instructions provided by ATC so that the unit is them accordingly. the X3 – fantastic. But do you really think the game- trusted to operate in the airspace without more At the rotary operations conference at the changer will be that you can fly 250kt? Today, we restrictive parameters being placed upon it. London Heliport, there was also a sense that the are not using the toys that we have. The rules are ‘London is the busiest airspace in Europe, if not technology was there to make operations safer, if not a barrier because the rules are allowing us to the world, with traffic going into Heathrow and actively supported by the regulatory bodies and use it.’ City airport and everything else that is going on,’ operators. He concluded: ‘If you go to the politician asking added Brandon. ‘In order for us to do our job, we for half a million pounds to invest in a ground need to get where we are needed quickly, loiter Point in space station, you need to introduce IFR operations plus and then quickly get to our next location. As we rely With increasing numbers of aircraft capable of the certification costs. But you don’t need it – all on ATC to give us that access, with vertical and GPS ‘point-in-space’ navigation, such technology the helicopters can be equipped with a GPS lateral separation from other airspace users, we was increasingly an option for safer urban approach capacity, with zero ground investment. need to have an absolute understanding of where flight operations. So why are we not using that?’ RH

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RH_AugSep13_p55_Guide.indd 55 19/08/2013 11:08:50 56 COMMENT COLLECTIVE PITCH Aftermarket awareness Peter Lewis, CEO of Alpine Air Support, describes the benefits of utilising aftermarket helicopter parts over visiting repair shops or purchasing new components.

he glossy brochures and websites dazzle replacements. However, for many European as these will pay dividends in years to come. with specifications, performance figures helicopter types, no PMAs may be authorised or no Finance departments have a natural-born hatred Tand a corporate interior that oozes luxury, STCs are in place because the manufacturers have of all things called ‘inventory’. highlighting unrivalled point-to-point airborne retained exclusive control of what is certified to fly on What to them seems to be idle parts gathering transportation. their models, and that’s the way they want it. dust on stockroom shelves is a tangible cost, so Helicopters are by definition a technical marvel, In many cases, some of the vendor OEMs must therefore, by definition, be cut. Compare whether used for VIP transport, medevac, police are purely commercial organisations that those costs to a helicopter grounded for a small duties or plying their trade in the offshore oil and make vehicle or marine parts which are then part that is on special order – that rather large gas fields. Beyond the veil of glossy marketing sold exclusively to the helicopter manufacturer rotored asset will not be creating any precious lies the truth in daily operations – downtime for who certifies the product as ‘airworthy’ and revenue either. So much for cutting stock levels. maintenance, irregular servicing and constant incorporates them into the final airframe design. Think again, dear CFO. write-ups that can rarely be tackled simultaneously. In the US, CMM documentation is mostly in When civil helicopters were developed Here and now the public domain, and any suitably equipped from those flown by the military, their teething Obsolescence is here and now. Your ten-year- authorised FAA repair station may attempt issues and technical weak points were already old helicopter has avionics designed 30 years repairs. In Europe, CMMs seem to have coveted well known. Operators had years of service life ago, and your autopilot computer has large confidentiality status on a par with nuclear weapon experience to know that a particular model circuit cards that would not look out of place in launch codes. You may own a helicopter, or perform required specific attention to maintenance a cheesy science fiction movie from the 1970s. maintenance on several, but you have no automatic issues. By the 1970s, new helicopters were Rust and corrosion on your nose undercarriage right to be able to technically support your aircraft in being designed and flown with the civilian market leg? The repair shop has worked the corrosion the narrow-minded eyes of the OEMs. as the primary sales target, and the focus for down to the allowable tolerance after waiting for You may or may not have a good rapport with maintenance shifted from combat-fatigued OEM approval for a new repair process, but the your helicopter manufacturer or parts supplier. It mechanics to those in white overalls. news isn’t good – it’s scrap. Delivery time for a new pays to get to know the ‘who’s who’ in the logistics one is 18 months as the helicopter manufacturer department though. People make decisions, and Efficient chain doesn’t stock that model any longer. understanding obsolescence issues can be easily Rotorcraft at the start of their production cycle The radar indicator has burned through on the resolved if OEM managers actually listen to what it is require an efficient supply chain of OEMs to CRT, a replacement is no longer manufactured going on in the field – even if they don’t really know provide all the components required to be and the company that used to make them has an what goes on in the real world as they hide behind assembled. Based on a known production rate alternative, but that one is now on the US ITAR listing their computer screens in corporate palaces. RH from the helicopter manufacturer, raw materials due to its dual use on a military type – so good luck are procured and OEM assembly lines cater for with applying to the State Department for an export Peter Lewis is CEO of helicopter parts aftermarket efficient maximised component demand. licence to get a new screen for your vintage radar company Alpine Air Support. As a fleet leaves the spotlight and enters the so that your pilots have a sporting chance of flying ‘legacy zone’, many OEMs might not be producing through bad weather on the way out to the rig. the same components as they had done decades What is the solution? Planning, establishing The editor welcomes RotorHub reader earlier, or are only willing to retool their production networks with other operators and maintenance contributions for consideration on the lines for cost-effective runs, so supplying ones and facilities and getting to see the aftermarket suppliers Collective Pitch page. Submissions should twos is simply not economical, and lead times as your army of worker ants sourcing and stocking be in the region of 750 words and offer measure in years, rather than months. key parts that are known to be awkward to procure. comment and reflection on a particular Some OEMs may have changed their business When fleets of helicopters leave their first issue affecting the civil helicopter industry. structures, been bought out, or, in some cases, operators, inventories of spares and engines are RotorHub reserves the right to edit copy for completely disappeared from aviation altogether. usually available as separate lots, or packages. style, length or legal reasons. In the US, many PMA parts can be used as Investing a few precious dollars at times such

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