Hanga Talk
Enstrom’s industry-leading customer and technical support, the TH180 boasts ease of maintenance and low operating costs. “We are installing modern avionics, digital engine instrumentation, and an electronic throttle governor,”
said Enstrom
Director of Sales Orlando Alaniz. “The industry is changing rapidly and training requirements are changing with it. We are building this helicopter to meet the needs of tomorrow’s pilots.”
Enstrom Continues Development of the Enstrom TH180
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation is
continuing fl ight testing on the new TH180 helicopter.
Originally announced at the
2014 HAI show, Enstrom has since taken a number of signed MOUs on the new helicopter designed for the ab-initio fl ight training, light commercial, and private owner markets.
“We are into the envelope expansion phase,” said Enstrom test pilot Bill Taylor. “We’ve had it out over 90 kts so far, and everything is performing as expected.” Enstrom is currently fl ight testing the second prototype helicopter, and has begun construction on a third test helicopter, which will be a fully conforming prototype. That aircraft will be added to the fl ight test fl eet later this year, with certifi cation expected in 2016.
The TH180 is based on Enstrom’s solid reputation for safety, durability, and comfort. With few life-limited parts and
Helitech International Preparing for Big October Show in London
Europe’s largest civil helicopter exhibition, Helitech International 2015, will take place on October 6-8 at ExCeL London. This global show, featuring over 200 exhibitors from 22 diff erent countries, is a fantastic opportunity for visitors to meet with the entire helicopter supply chain under one roof.
Reinforcing the international nature of the exhibition, attendees will be able to visit the largest helicopter original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) including
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The approx. number of nations from which attendees are expected at this year’s Helitech International Expo & Conference at Exhibition Centre London. Rotorcraft Pro will have international bonus distribution at the October 6-8 event!
1,900,000,000
The dollar billings for new general aviation rotorcraft manufactured and shipped worldwide during January through June 2015, a 16.8% decline from the fi rst half of 2014. Through June, 447 helicopters were shipped, compared to 502 for the same time last year.
70 The approx. percentage of helicopter life
fl ights that occur between medical facilities; the other approx. 30 percent are from accident/event scenes.
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September 2015
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