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According to Bering Air, the new MD 500E will double its hook lifting capacity to 1,200 pounds, while off ering decreased cycle time and overall hours fl own. The company estimates the new helicopter will fl y approximately 500 hours annually. The MD 500E is Bering Air’s third MD aircraft. For more information about MDHI, visit
www.mdhelicopters.com.
Macquaire Rotorcraft Leasing Purchases S-92 Helicopters for Bond Offshore Helicopters
Macquarie Rotorcraft Leasing, the helicopter leasing business of Macquarie Group announces its fi rst purchase and lease back transaction for Bond Off shore Helicopters, a subsidiary of the Avincis Group (Avincis), for two new Sikorsky S-92 helicopters to be confi gured for off shore oil-and-gas crew change operations. The two S-92 helicopters will be delivered in the second calendar quarter of 2014. Avincis is one of the world’s leading providers of mission-critical helicopter support for life and rescue, safety and environment and energy support services to major corporations and government entities. “We are pleased to be working with Macquarie Rotorcraft Leasing and truly appreciate their total industry understanding and attention to detail,” says Martin Whittaker, Avincis Group Fleet and Engineering director. “The Macquarie team understands helicopters and the special nature of our business.” “Macquarie Rotorcraft Leasing is focused on owning and leasing medium and heavy twin-turbine helicopters, off ering operators such as Bond solutions that fi t their businesses and the critical service requirements of their operations. Working with key industry leaders such as Bond gives us the opportunity to show the diff erence that Macquarie Rotorcraft Leasing off ers,” says Jeff Pino, CEO of Macquarie Rotorcraft Leasing. “When it comes to fl exible and customized solutions, we have the experience and resources to support operators like Bond.”
Universal Avionics Sees Increased Interest from Super Puma Operators to Support Offshore Operations
Requests for Flight Management Systems (FMS) with mission support have increased in 2013, most notably among off shore and SAR operators of Airbus Helicopters; AS332L and AS332L1 Super Puma helicopter models. On the forefront is Authorized Dealer Heli-One Canada,
Inc., performing turn-key modifi cations for the Super Puma, integrating Universal’s UNS-1Fw MMMS and LP/LPV Monitor under STC approval. These modifi cations were recently installed and are now operational on three CHC aircraft confi gured for off shore operations,” says Alan Stewart, senior manager, Design Engineering for Heli-One. “They provide unprecedented operational capabilities and deliver outstanding value to operators who need cutting-edge modifi cations and upgrades to support a wide range of critical missions,” he adds.
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“We are seeing more MMMS interest from off shore operators, often where they need to introduce one or more standby SAR machines,” says Norm Matheis, Universal Avionics’ regional sales manager for Canada. “These operators love Universal Avionics’ MMMS. Canned search patterns can be programmed, freeing the fl ight crew to concentrate on sighting the search object. You can’t have too many pairs of eyes looking outside when it comes to SAR.” Universal Avionics’ MMMS is SBAS, European P-RNAV and RNAV (GNSS) LPV-capable, and is enhanced with a unique fuel management function. It has been enhanced to allow higher than standard rate turns, up to the confi gured bank angle, and course reversal guidance that prioritizes minimum time in the turn and always turning toward the next search pattern leg. In addition, retrofi tting with Universal Avionics’ MMMS addresses challenges Super Puma operators face with database support for certain RNAV systems installed in the type, as well as Automatic Dependent Surveillance- Broadcast (ADS-B) emerging requirements.
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