NEWS The customer-driven design of the Jet Ranger X places
safety, performance and affordability at its forefront, blending proven systems with advanced technology and a sleek, modern design. The Bell 505 features a high visibility cockpit equipped with the Garmin G1000H Integrated Avionics Suite to provide pilots critical flight information at a glance. Bell’s newest commercial helicopter is powered by the Turbomeca Arrius 2R engine with Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC), which further reduces pilot workload. Additional enhanced safety features include a high inertia rotor system delivering superior autorotation capabilities. The Bell 505 Jet Ranger X is a five-seat, single-engine, turbine helicopter that is designed to be the safest and easiest aircraft to fly in its category while still remaining affordably priced. With a cruise speed of 125+ knots, range of over 360 nautical miles and useful load of 1,500 pounds, the Bell 505 offers best-in-class performance. The Jet Ranger X is a multi-mission helicopter, designed to meet a wide variety of missions with its fully flat floor, increased cabin volume and clam shell doors that will provide customers the configuration flexibility needed in today’s market. It can support a wide variety of operations categories, including the utility segment, corporate and private owners, and training schools. The combination of capabilities, performance characteristics and value will be backed by Bell Helicopter’s industry-leading customer service and support. The Jet Ranger X is one of three new aircraft currently under development at Bell Helicopter. The company is also developing the Bell 525 Relentless, the world’s first commercial fly-by-wire helicopter, as well as the Bell V-280 Valor tiltrotor for the Department of Defense (DoD) Future Vertical Lift (FVL) effort.
HFI Seeks Donations for Online Silent Auction
The Helicopter Foundation International (HFI) is seeking donations for its Online Silent Auction. This is an opportunity to support a worthy cause and gain recognition for your product and company from thousands of potential bidders with the HFI Online Silent Auction! Proceeds from the HFI Online Silent Auction will support HFI’s (Helicopter Foundation International) Scholarship Program — an important initiative geared toward increasing the number of future pilots and mechanics — as well as efforts to preserve the history of the helicopter industry. Donate Your product or service will be seen by thousands. HFI is looking for aviation-themed items and pieces of general interest to all. All donations are due by Jan. 23, 2015. Participate Items will be displayed at
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HFI from three weeks before the start of HAI HELI-EXPO 2015, concluding March 5 at the close of the show. Bid 24/7 throughout this period and come away with amazing gifts — many at bargain prices!
Questions? Contact
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Weldon Pump Is Awarded AS9100C Certification
Weldon Pump, a manufacturer of quality fuel pumps and fluid system components for a wide range of aerospace and high performance racing applications, announced today it has been awarded AS9100 Revision C certification for operating an approved quality management system. The International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) has
accredited Weldon with AS9100C certification after the company’s quality management system was fully audited for compliance with the requirements of ISO 9001:2008 and AS9100C standards. AS9100C is a widely adopted quality management system standard for the aerospace industry and requires that a system provides consistent product quality, and supports ongoing improvement and customer satisfaction. “In addition to certifying a compliant quality management
system, our recent AS9100C achievement recognizes our dedication as a leading manufacturer of aerospace and defense pumps, and underlines a 70+ year commitment to providing industry professionals with Made-In-the-USA quality and expert customer service,” says Tony Coletto, CEO of Weldon Pump.
AS9100C certifies Weldon to provide design and
manufacturing capabilities for hydraulic, alcohol, fuel and oil pumps for a variety of industries including aerospace, automotive and defense.
Airbus Helicopters Delivers the Fifth EC145 to Peru’s National Police
Peru’s Ministry of the Interior has now added the final EC145 helicopter to the modernized fleet of the National Police of Peru (PNP). The formal handover at the Police Aviation Unit facilities in El Callao was attended by both Peruvian and French officials, including Peru’s interior minister Daniel Urresti and Daniel Leimbacher, chief of the Central Air Command of the French Gendarmerie, along with representatives of Airbus Helicopters. Five EC145s have been delivered in less than one year since the PNP first selected Airbus Helicopters as its partner to renew its helicopter fleet. The first four aircraft have already accumulated more than 800 flying hours in that time, performing a wide range of missions that demonstrate the EC145’s versatility and operational efficiency throughout Peru’s territory. In addition to surveillance operations and support for parapublic missions, the EC145 has proven itself to be a reliable and effective ally in the PNP’s fight against illegal mining in the Madre de Dios region on the border with Bolivia and Brazil. The helicopters have also successfully completed more than 20 sea rescue and MEDEVAC missions in Lima and Callao. The deal for these new EC145s includes a technology transfer program that has already provided training for more than 14 pilots and 20 technicians of the PNP. In addition, the PNP and the French Gendarmerie – both operators of the EC145 – have been engaged in an operational exchange program to provide in-depth training on the tactical uses
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