Manager Armando Chacon said. “At any
reliably deliver the power necessary for
most demanding conditions.
Gill Batteries Awarded FAA PMA to Install New-Generation 7000 Series Lead-Acid Battery on Airbus EC135/145
Gill Batteries, representing Teledyne
Battery Products, recently announced that it has received FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) that will permit the helicopters.
“No matter where in the world they are located or what missions they are
have one thing in common: they want a higher-performing, lower-cost battery, and lead-acid battery,” Gill Batteries General
battery, which requires initial charging prior
• Ni-Cad & other lead acid batteries
• Lead-acid design means no possibility of thermal runaway
• Higher starting power for more robust starts than competitive lead-acid batteries
• Up to two-times faster recovery from a deep discharge than a Ni-Cad battery
“In addition, the sealed lead-acid design
safer by eliminating any possible issues with thermal runaway, requires less maintenance and less recharge during storage, and is roughly one-third the cost of a Ni-Cad battery,” Chacon said. “All from the Gill factory, versus a Ni-Cad
Columbia Helicopters Receives Coveted Boeing Gold Performance Excellence Award For Quality On-Time Delivery
Columbia Helicopters Inc. recently announced that it has received a 2016 efforts. The Boeing Company issues the award annually to recognize suppliers that have achieved superior performance.
Portland, Oregon-based Columbia Helicopters received the award for maintaining a Gold rating for each month of the 12-month performance period from Oct.
worldwide. This year, Boeing recognized
Gold or Silver level Boeing Performance
level of recognition and has maintained a Gold or Silver rating for more than three years.
“This award is the result of the diligent efforts by a dedicated group of Columbia Helicopters team members who have provided quality and schedule performance to Boeing over the past president of Columbia Helicopters.
earning this top honor and the positive light this award shines on our company,” he added. Columbia prides itself on its safety focus and proven experience in aviation. In addition to its growing maintenance, repair and overhaul business, Columbia is a global leader in heavy-lift helicopter operations, specializing in deploying its operations around the world.
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• More residual power after start up than competitive lead acid batteries
• Longer interval before initial capacity
• Sealed, non-HazMat • Lower acquisition and maintenance costs than competitive batteries
• Industry leading warranty
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