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ballistic protection for added safety, as well as new weapon systems. The partnership between Helibras


and Becker Avionics also meets the pro­ duction, maintenance and services nationalization requirements of heli­ copters in Brazil. Generally speaking, for each piece of equipment included in the modernization program, the Brazilian Army and Helibras have looked for suppliers, like Becker do Brasil, who are able to supply and main­ tain locally provided equipment, with the same expertise and quality as in its country of origin. The Brazilian Army Fennec moderniza­


tion program started in January 2012 and its completion is planned for 2018. 


Becker Avionics’ Digital ICS System Chosen by Helibras/Eurocopter for Brazil AS550 Fennec Major Fleet Modernization Program


Becker Avionics recently announced


that it will supply its DVCS6100 digital audio and intercommunication system for the Brazilian Army Aviation AS550 A2 Fennec and AS350 L1 Squirrel heli­ copters modernization program. Becker Avionics and Becker do Brasil have been selected as new partners of Helibras, Eurocopter’s Brazilian Subsidiary, and the Brazilian Army for the supply of the DVCS6100 product. The upgrades are taking place at the Helibras’ facility in Itajubá, Minas Gerais. Helibras is modernizing 36 AS550


Fennec and AS350 L1 Squirrel helicop­ ters that are operated by the Brazilian Army Aviation Command (Comando da Aviação do Exército). The moderniza­ tion and upgrade program includes the integration of Becker Avionics’ digital ICS system, the DVCS6100, as well as the installation of a “Glass Cockpit” sys­ tem with three displays, the integration of an Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS), new communication and navi­ gation equipment, new flight crew seating with energy absorption and height adjustment capability, enhanced


24 March 2013


Air Medical Group Chooses Softtech Flight & Duty Tracker


Softtech LLC, the maker of the Flight


Vector™ family of products, recently announced that Air Medical Resource Group (AMRG) has adopted the Flight & Duty Tracker™ system into their oper­ ations! AMRG went live with Flight & Duty Tracker™ in late 2012 and has recently been awarded full 14 CFR Part 135 Operations Specifications A025 Electronic Recording Keeping authori­ zation utilizing the Flight & Duty Tracker™ system! Flight Vector Map™ tracks assets,


including other assets in the Flight Vector system, on the best looking map in the industry. Allows for easy compli­ ance of FAA Operations Specification A021 dealing with computing minimum safe altitude for each leg of the flight. Terrain and obstacles along routes are reviewed and minimum safe altitudes for each flight leg are computed. Flight & Duty Tracker™ is an online solution to all FAR Part 135 flight and


duty tracking needs. As a manager of small or large flight operations it is essential to track completely all training events due for each pilot in addition to all flight times and duty times of the pilot staff as well as pilot scheduling. The system is accessible on any device that can access the internet for easy input while in the field or in the office in order to keep headquarters up­to­date. In addition, file company incident reports allowing safety managers to track, trend, and generate reports to be used in SMS. Flight & Duty Tracker™ can be customized for specific company's needs. Full compliance with FAR 135.63, .247, .261, .263, .265, .267, .271, .293, .297, .299 and more. In addition, we'll work with you and your POI to comply with electronic records keeping requirements of AC 120­78 and Ops Specs A025. 


New Rotors for the Royal Netherlands Air Force


During a late 2012 ceremony held at


Gilze­Rijen Airbase, Netherlands, the 298th “Grizzly” Squadron took delivery of two new Chinook CH­47Fs (NL), the first of seven total ordered in the “F” version. This increases to 17 the total D and F type Chinooks in the Royal Netherlands Air Force. These two new helicopters replace ones that were lost in Afghanistan. The rest of the new fleet is to fulfill the


demand of middle­heavy transport heli­ copters during crisis situations. Current combat trends increase the use of these types of helicopters. Also non­combat cri­ sis, like fire fighting, take their toll in hours flown and maintenance required. Now with 17 Chinooks, decision makers in the Royal Netherlands Air Force believe they


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