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Axnes Announces Comprehensive Trade-Up Program
Captain Ric Webb, CEO of Eco Helicopters, receives the award for setting the world record for longest electric powered helicopter flight, with Martine Rothblatt and Glen Dromgoole.
Spidertracks Sponsors World Record-breaking Eco Helicopters
Spidertracks recently announced its partnership with Eco Helicopters (“Eco”), which recently announced the launch of its Ecomax™ on-demand urban air mobility service. Based on the EcoMax™ all-electric helicopter, EcoMax™ urban air mobility will commence in early 2021.
Eco’s corporate offices are located at the Coachella Valley Economic Partnership Innovation Hub and Accelerator Campus, with Ecomax™ on-demand services initially available in the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area. Eco’s CEO, Captain Ric Webb, states, “Spidertracks is an important technology to incorporate into EcoMax™ urban air mobility service. It will provide access to real-time, actionable fleet data, enabling efficient on-demand scheduling and will also assist in making proactive safety decisions.”
Eco Helicopters chose the revolutionary Spider X from Spidertracks for its world record-breaking aircraft, an electrically powered Robinson R44 helicopter developed by Tier 1 Engineering and Martine Rothblatt. A certified version of the electric R44 is being developed to provide zero-emissions delivery of human organ transplants by United Therapeutics. With zero in-flight carbon emissions, advanced avionics, and performance comparable to a traditionally powered R44, Eco will be on the vanguard of eco-friendly urban air mobility service.
“The partnership between Eco Helicopters and Spidertracks is very exciting, and we look forward to a long and prosperous relationship,” says Captain Webb. “We chose Spidertracks for this venture because of their solid and trusted reputation in the industry, and because they offer the latest in safety technology.”
Teaming with its marketing partner KiloWatt Aviation, ownership opportunities are available to place the EcoMax™ into urban air mobility service. Contact KiloWatt to learn how you can participate in the green aviation revolution, fielding a zero- emissions EcoMax™ quickly and affordably.
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Axnes recently announced a comprehensive trade-up program to upgrade existing Polycon wireless intercom systems (ICS) to the new generation digital Polycon Next Generation (PNG) wireless intercom for Leonardo AW139 owners and operators. Following a developmental STC program with a large U.S. para-public AW139 operator,
Axnes has received
FAA
supplemental type certification (STC) approval for the conversion. The Axnes- led program involved an initial retrofit for the AW139 as a proof of concept that led to a fleet replacement under the STC authorization.
The new Axnes PNG wireless ICS enables line-of-sight wireless communication with full AES 256 grade encryption for secure transmission, as well as rugged and versatile components. A complete PNG system consists of an installed base station, control panel, charging station, and capabilities
for multiple wireless
transceivers. Axnes offers two handset options with either the MP50 or MP30. Each handset offers GPS positioning, lithium batteries and UHF capability. Additionally, the MP50 is waterproof and dual-band capable with both UHF and VHF (marine) frequencies.
A trade-up program is available to convert Polycon wireless intercom-equipped aircraft with the advanced PNG wireless intercom system through significantly discounted equipment and handsets. Technical support for the Axnes-owned STC can also be provided upon request.
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