9-11 APRIL 2019 | CHANGI EXHIBITION CENTRE, SINGAPORE DAILY NEWS Day One 9 April 2019 HIGHLIGHTS Exhibition 10:00am-5:30pm Close to 100 participating companies from 23 countries gather to showcase a vast spectrum of cutting-edge and innovative solutions in rotorcraft and unmanned technologies. Photo: Richard Thomas Future of Urban Mobility Showcase Head over to the Future of Urban Mobility Showcase to Rotorcraft Asia’s growth check out the latest eVTOL developments by Volocopter, Airbus UAM and Lockheed reflects regional trends Martin. As Asia-Pacific continues to grow the Rotorcraft Asia Show Daily: Leck commented: ‘The region’s as the leading market for new ‘Strategically situated at the heart of growth is currently at the cusp of helicopter deliveries, so does the Asia, Rotorcraft Asia 2019 has the change, and we are seeing a greater second iteration of Rotorcraft Asia advantage of being at the centre of potential in the increasing Rotorcraft Asia taking place at Changi Exhibition the aviation ecosystem in Asia.’ convergence of rotorcraft and Centre between 9-11 April. According to Flight Ascend unmanned technologies. 2019 conference The biennial event is hosting Consultancy, Asia-Pacific operators are ‘Boasting the fastest growth rate 10:30am-5:00pm technological innovations from forecast to continue as the leading globally and supported by continued Gain invaluable insights from leading industry players such as market for new helicopter deliveries, year-on-year growth across both visionary industry leaders Bell, Dallas Automotive, Leonardo, he shared further, stating that this is industry verticals, the region is and top helicopter operators, Sikorsky, Subaru, StandardAero and being ‘powered by sectors such as poised to enable the convergence of presenting new trends and many more. public safety, oil and gas, agriculture, rotorcraft and unmanned systems as hot topics driving the future Over the course of Rotorcraft Asia construction and emergency medical corporations and governments here of Asia’s rotorcraft market. 2019, exhibitors and attendees alike services. [in Singapore] transform their offerings can see rotary developments spanning ‘[Asia-Pacific] is predicted and future-proof their businesses.’ the civil sphere, from EMS and to take delivery of around 2,750 This synergising of technologies will The Rotorcraft Asia Show Daily is parapublic to the SAR market. new units from 2018-2027, this be a major focus for the respective published by Shephard Media in In addition, there will be displays gives the region 33% of the global events and this will be demonstrated association with Experia Events. from across the helicopter supply market.’ through two new showcases in the Printed by Xpress Print, Singapore. chain encompassing avionics, These figures equate to a rise of form of Urban Mobility and What’s © Shephard Media 2019 airframes, components and parts, about 2% from three years ago. Next Start-Up (for more see p6). Three editions of the show daily are being produced on site. The MRO technologies and safety systems This exponential regional Adding to the mix, for the first time, team can be contacted in the suppliers. growth can also be attributed to Rotorcraft Asia 2019 will be held in Media Centre or by e-mail Singapore is an essential Asia-Pacific’s openness to the conjunction with the seventh World at [email protected] spot to host this event due to its merging of the rotary and unmanned Civil Aviation Chief Executives Forum geographical positioning within the sectors, with sister event Unmanned organised by the Civil Aviation region, Leck Chet Lam, managing Systems Asia hosted alongside Authority of Singapore. director of Experia Events, explained to Rotorcraft Asia. By Helen Haxell SHEPHARDMEDIA.COM RCA-19_day_1.indd 1 08/04/2019 16:15:26 WE DELIVER on what you value the most. For over a century, customers have relied on StandardAero to provide best-in-class rotary wing support with excellent operational efficiency and innovative custom MRO solutions. We’ve significantly expanded our industry-leading helicopter support capabilities to include new turboshaft engines and new airframes on civil & military rotary wing aircraft – capabilities that are backed by certified technicians www.standardaero.com/heli and experienced aerospace professionals who have a passion for delivering award- [email protected] winning customer service. Contact us today to learn how we can support you! +1.204.318.7544 Engines • GE T700/CT7 • Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6T Dynamic Components • Rolls-Royce M250 & RR300 • Safran Arriel 1 & 2 Fuel Systems Airframes Avionics • Airbus AS350/EC130 series & AS332/H225 Super Puma STCs • Bell 204/205, 206, 212/412, 222, 230, Visit us at 407, 427 & 430 Rotorcraft Asia Exhibit #L12 RCA-19_day_1.indd 2 08/04/2019 16:15:26 DAY ONE ROTORCRAFT ASIA 2019 DAILY NEWS New filters for Asian Squirrels Safran Aerometals’ flat filter upgrade However, the Far East is of particular kit for the AS350 enables increased interest to Aerometals, she said: ‘We stands service intervals from 100-150h are looking to take that system and and it is 0.9kg lighter than its move it into some foreign markets. So, predecessor system, company we will be attending Rotorcraft Asia for ready for literature states. the very first time this year. This Lorie Symon, VP of Aerometals, product we are hoping to take to the confirmed: ‘Time and resources have Asian market.’ Chinese been spent on upgrading our legacy In 2018, the company took its H-60 systems. We’ve learned some new inlet barrier filter (IBF) to market for all technologies over the past few years. configurations of the Sikorsky H-60 and demand Photo: author On our more current developments the S-70i Black Hawk. we wanted to take some of those ‘We are very excited that our lead-off STAND E10 STAND K19 technologies and apply them to our customer the City of San Diego Fire legacy systems that have been flying [Department] has installed the kit on Safran is seeing increased demand Manufacturer of aircraft filtration for 15 years. its new Firehawk and will be deploying from China to support its civil systems Aerometals is looking ‘We are moving from a curved it upon delivery of the aircraft. Wildfires helicopter fleets, which the engine towards Asia-Pacific with its flat filter element to a flat element for our have become the norm in California manufacturer hopes to deliver on upgrade kit for the AS350 (H125), AS350 series of aircraft. This is unfortunately. through pending certification which it hopes will equip many going to give you better performance, ‘The IBF is a way that the Firehawk in-country. aircraft within the region. better maintenance,’ noted Symon. aerial fire-fighting technology can move Safran is expecting that Q4 of this According to the Asian Sky Group’s The new system technology forward. We are very pleased to be part year will see the Chinese certification 2018 report, the H125 was Airbus’s will help with cleanliness and oil of a technology that will protect our of the Ardiden 3C/WZ16 engine most popular aircraft in Asia-Pacific last management. Symon explained how homes and businesses,’ Symon which is on board the Avicopter year with 714 of the type present in the the redesigned format will make it commented. AC352/H175. EASA certification region. In 2018 alone, there were 22 easier to remove and maintain as it will In addition, the H130 IBF (pictured) was achieved in Q1 2018 so the new deliveries and according to the be smaller and more economical when was certified in 2018 by the FAA and anticipation is that 18 months later study the H125 ‘was the most popular compared with the legacy system. A Transport Canada, and the company is in September 2019 the Chinese pre-owned addition with 36 units great number of aircraft globally will awaiting approval from EASA and the aviation authorities will follow suit (24%), followed by the Bell 206 with 17 be supported by this technology, Brazilian authorities. with formal approval. units (11%).’ Symon noted. By Helen Haxell The engine has been jointly developed and built by the company and Dongan and HAPRI of the Aero Engine Corporation of China Bell sees steady As-Pac growth consortium. Bruno Bellanger, executive VP of STAND: N02 David Sale, Asia-Pacific MD at Bell ‘I think the 505 will do well in programmes at Safran, told the told the Rotorcraft Asia Show Daily. New Zealand’ he said. ‘It could play Rotorcraft Asia Show Daily in February WE DELIVER on what you value the most. For over a century, Bell is not expecting ‘huge growth’ The parapublic market is of [a prominent role] in places like 2019 about the engine: ‘It will be for customers have relied on StandardAero to provide best-in-class rotary wing from Asia-Pacific this year, but particular significance to Bell’s Cambodia or... China where China the first civil certification of a support with excellent operational efficiency and innovative custom MRO is forecasting more business business aspirations as Sale tourists are moving south to New Chinese engine. It’s a cooperation – solutions. We’ve significantly expanded our industry-leading helicopter support opportunities from a select explained ‘that’s really where our Zealand, that [type of operation] is the WZ16 is an important target and capabilities to include new turboshaft engines and new airframes on civil & collection of countries including big numbers came from in 2018’ as growing and Thailand is part of shows a good cooperation between Indonesia, Thailand and the he suggested the Model 412 twin that too. Europe and China.’ military rotary wing aircraft – capabilities that are backed by certified technicians www.standardaero.com/heli Philippines. utility and Model 429 light twin will ‘I think we will see a lot of Within the commercial sphere, and experienced aerospace professionals who have a passion for delivering award- [email protected] Without the company being able both continue to play a major role in opportunities for the 505 in those EMS and public services are winning customer service.