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Vector Aerospace Captures Growing Market for AS350 Series 12-Year Inspections
Vector Aerospace Corporation (Vector Aerospace), a global independent provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, announces that Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services – North America (HS-NA) has recently conducted three 12-year inspections with plans to conduct a fourth this month. Vector Aerospace recently performed two Airbus Helicopters AS350 12-year inspections for Care Flight of Reno, Nevada affi liated with Air Methods, with plans to commence a third this month. Additionally, Vector Aerospace recently completed its fi rst EC130-B4 12-year inspection for Garry Chernoff , a private owner in Penticton, B.C. Vector Aerospace has extensive repair capabilities required to conduct Airbus Helicopters certifi ed 12-year inspections on the AS350 series, including an Airbus Helicopters approved fuselage fi xture in-house as well as capabilities to perform fl oor and aft structural assembly; tailboom repairs/assembly and composite repairs including canopy assembly. Vector Aerospace also has Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) repair design approvals which are required to conduct Airbus Helicopters certifi ed 12-year inspections. “The extensive knowledge and experience our technicians
have with 12-year inspections for AS350 series aircraft allows us to provide top quality and quick turnaround times for this kind of critical inspection,” says Chris McDowell, vp sales and marketing at Vector HS-NA. “We look forward to continuing to provide this service to our customers worldwide.” Vector Aerospace holds approvals from some of the
world’s leading turbine engine, airframe and avionics OEMs. Powerplants supported include a wide range of turboshafts, turboprops and turbofans from General Electric, Honeywell, Pratt & Whitney Canada, Rolls-Royce and Turbomeca. Vector Aerospace also provides support for a wide range of airframes from Airbus Helicopters, Bell, Boeing and Sikorsky. Its capabilities include major inspections and dynamic component overhaul, full-service avionics capability including aircraft rewiring, as well as mission equipment installation and glass cockpit upgrades.
For more information, visit
www.vectoraerospace.com.
Flying Colours Corp. Refurbishes First Sikorsky S-92 Helicopter
Flying Colours Corp., the North Americas-based completions, refurbishment and maintenance specialists, has refurbished its fi rst Sikorsky S-92 helicopter at its Peterborough, Canada headquarters. Delivery of the nine passengers S-92 took place at the end of January. The helicopter, which is a VIP variant, features a unique
and eye-catching electric blue themed interior designed exclusively by the Flying Colours team of specialist designers.
The full work schedule included installation of forward four-place club and aft fi ve-place club seating, fi tting of a forward lavatory, extensive cabinetry work and, in a fi rst for the helicopter industry, the laying of a LIST granite fl ooring fi nish in the lavatory and helicopter entrance. The striking interior features white all-leather seating with a unique blue crocodile leather insert. White leather sidewalls incorporate a blue “stingray” patterned leather accent complemented by blue crocodile-leather lower sidewalls, and a plush blue carpet with a white silk pattern. The woodwork features a new wood grain veneer with a custom blue high-gloss fi nish. The refurbishment, which took around four months to complete, involved working to very tight parameters and dealing with a number of challenges. One involved conforming the new upholstered seats to meet Part 29 rotorcraft requirements whereby the passenger seats have to meet rigorous safety standards, including 30g downforce and 18.4g forward force. The leather seat cover is an integral part of the seat’s safety performance and Flying Colours had to determine what design limitations were set by the original seat manufacturer. “This was a real challenge as we had to work within those limitations, but create a stunning design that captured the customer’s vision,” explains Sean Gillespie, VP Flying Colours. “We worked diligently with the original seat to ensure that the new seat covers met all certifi cation requirements.” The incorporation of all the custom materials, in addition to the specifi c placement of the crocodile leather and stingray pattern, demanded precision and a high degree of attention to detail. “We even had to order additional leather so the patterns aligned precisely on each seat and sidewall,” comments Gillespie on the fi ne tuned precision of the design. Equally, the custom fi tted LIST stone fl oor had to be cut and fi tted with 100% precision.
It is anticipated that the company, which has previously completed numerous Sikorsky S-76 helicopters, will further develop its helicopter interiors business. “We are extremely pleased to have refurbished our fi rst S-92 and, along with the client, are very happy with the end result. Close collaboration with the client, matched by our team’s fl exibility, skills and attention to detail ensured the project fi nished on time and in budget. We have always been interested in pursuing the helicopter market and with the combination of our experienced work force and hangar capacity at both facilities; we are well positioned to grow that side of our business in the future,” concludes Gillespie.
Croatian Police Orders One AW139
AgustaWestland announces that the Croatian Police has placed an order for one AW139 intermediate twin-turbine helicopter. With this order, the AW139 will enter for the fi rst time in the Country, replacing an older model following a competitive tender issued by the Croatian Ministry of Interior. The AW139 was chosen by the customer after a comprehensive evaluation process of competing bids,
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