• Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6 Series engine and component repair,


overhaul services • Triumph T53 fuel controls and pumps


The M International Network off ers integrated maintenance, repair, and overhaul capabilities within four OEM-approved facilities: Airborne Engines Ltd, Mint Turbines LLC, Keystone Turbine Services, and Southwest Fuel Systems, in addition to M International’s worldwide distribution of Honeywell T53 & T55 engine spares.


“Africair is an independent representative for Bell Helicopter in 33 countries,” stated Rob Ruck, president for M International. “As we continue to further expand our service network, providing an enhanced level of support to all our customers, we’re proud to partner with Africair as they’ve recognized our world-class capabilities and performance as a premier engine services network.”


upgrade, and


architecture weapons management systems that integrate an advanced sonar, 360-degree search radar, modern air-to-surface missiles, and torpedoes for the ASW role. A blade and tail fold capability will storage.


facilitate shipboard


The S-70B aircraft will also enhance the Indian Navy’s capabilities to perform non- combat maritime roles, including search and rescue, utility and external cargo lift, surveillance, and casualty evacuation.


The MRTD is a true FMS (full mission simulator) with EASA level D helicopter modelling and tactical simulation covering the full range of NH90 missions. The MRTD also meets fl ight and navigation training needs: conversion-to-type, instrument fl ight, fault and failure management, etc. The on- going international program provides for the development and production of seven training devices (six MRTDs and a full-fl ight simulator) for the French Army and Navy, and the Finnish Army.


trakkabeam tactical searchlights


Second French Army NH90 Multi-Role Training Device Ready for Training at Full Operational Capability


Trakkabeam A800 Helicopter Searchlight Selected by Carabiniers of Chile for Patrol Missions in Iquique, Chile


Trakka Corp Pty Ltd recently announced that Carabiniers of Chile has selected the Trakka A800 Tactical Helicopter Searchlight for the agency’s AW 109E Power patrol helicopter in Iquique, Chile.


Indian Navy Selects Sikorsky’s S-70B SEAHAWK®


Aircraft for Multi-role Helicopter Requirement


The Indian Navy has selected Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. to fulfi ll the service’s multi-role helicopter requirement for anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and anti-surface


helicopters, warfare


(ASuW), among other maritime roles. Negotiations will now begin to procure 16 S-70B SEAHAWK®


with an


option for eight additional aircraft, along with a complete logistics support and training program.


“India’s selection of the S-70B helicopter represents a major strategic win for Sikorsky in an important growth market, and positions us well for future opportunities,” said Mick Maurer, president of Sikorsky Aircraft. “We look forward to a long-term collaboration with the Indian Government and local industry as we work to bring the Indian Navy the highly advanced multi-role S-70B aircraft.”


The proposed Indian Navy S-70B variant will include avionics and fl exible open


Sogitec Industries recently announced that NAHEMA and the French Defense Procurement Agency (Direction générale de l’armement, DGA) have declared the second French Army NH90


Caïman Multi-Role


Training Device (MRTD) is ready for training at full operational capability.


This second MRTD is operational at the 1st Combat Helicopter Regiment at Phalsbourg Army Base in eastern France. The fi rst MRTD has been in service since the fall of 2013 at the NH90 Joint Training Center (Centre de formation interarmées, CFIA) at the French Army Aviation Academy in Le Luc, south- eastern France.


This milestone successfully concludes the entry into service phase of the French Army Aviation’s two fi rst MRTDs, with all procedures and tactical training functions fully available.


The Trakka A800 searchlight’s advanced optics technology provides superior performance and fl exibility, complementing the AgustaWestland 109E Power mission equipment. The Trakka A800 is the perfect searchlight solution to meet the broad range of operations performed due to its unique multimission capabilities. With the highest level of testing and qualifi cation of any searchlight, the optically enhanced edge-to- edge white light, internal multi-colored fi lter system, and fast/smooth slaving system, all combine to give the operator superior helicopter searchlight performance.


“We are very pleased that the Carabiniers selected our Trakka A800 Tactical Searchlight. They will certainly enjoy the exceptional performance it provides as they serve the citizens of Northern Chile,” said David Cady, South American sales manager at Trakka Corp Pty Ltd. “We are also pleased to continue our successful relationship with TRACE Worldwide Corporation. The collaborative eff orts of our companies continues to result in gaining the confi dence and trust of our Latin American customers.”


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