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Vita Inclinata Expands Vita Rescue System (VRS) Sales To Africa and South America Through United Aero Group (UAG) Partnership
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MD Receives FAA Approval for MD 500e “Slimline” Glass Cockpit
MD Helicopters Inc. recently announced the company has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification to install a new “slimline” advanced glass cockpit that modernizes the MD500E platform for increased visibility and field of view.
The slimline cockpit is now standard in all new MD500E aircraft and includes four inches of additional visibility on both sides of the instrument panel when compared to the traditional configuration. The modernized design features the Garmin G500H TXiTM dual touch-screen integrated display system with screens serving as Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multi- Function Display (MFD). Helicopter Synthetic Vision Technology (HSVTTM) and Helicopter Terrain Awareness and Warning System (HTAWS) capabilities are also available via the Garmin G500H TXiTM. Dual Howell Instruments displays serve as the Engine Indicating and Crew Alerting System (EICAS), while the liquid crystal display Garmin GTNTM 650H provides navigation and communication functions, while also including a moving map for airway and approach procedures.
“We have put considerable effort into listening to our customers these past two years; increasing visibility and field of view, and modernization of the cockpit was a common request,” says Jason Lindauer, Vice President Business Development and Aftermarket. “The slimline configuration received significant positive feedback at HAI Heli-Expo 2022, from every category of operator.”
The company will be installing the slimline glass cockpit into its training aircraft, providing the most current training opportunities for every operator.
26 July/Aug 2022
aerospace and industrial stabilization devices, announced a partnership with United Aero Group (UAG), an OEM-authorized independent service provider focused on rotary support for both commercial and military customers around the world. The partnership will enable UAG to resell the Vita Rescue System (VRS) to search and rescue/combat search and rescue/ emergency medical services (SAR/CSAR/EMS) customers who operate hoist-equipped aircraft throughout Africa and South America. UAG views the VRS as a critical lifesaving tool paramount to helping these specific customers save lives.
UAG is a General Electric service provider of engine spare parts, and the exclusive Sikorsky S-61 distributor with over 6,000 line items of available inventory. The team is expert in repairs, supply chain management, and significant logistics capabilities. Its customers operate helicopters worldwide in the energy and power and utility restricted category, firefighting, search and rescue, and military sectors.
The VRS enables helicopter crews greater speed, safety, and control on hoisting operations, allowing them to complete hoists four times faster than traditional taglines. Vita offers the only lifesaving solution of its kind that will enable UAG to enter a new market with the potential to realize millions of added revenue dollars annually.
“Our teams recognize that offering the VRS through the UAG marketplace of customers is a win-win relationship for both companies,” said Jamie Gelder, UAG President and CEO of UAG. “It will also propel market penetration to a customer base eager to learn more about this exciting product line.”
“We are excited to be partnering with such a respected company within the aviation community,” said Caleb Carr, president and CEO of Vita. “The agreement represents an important channel to get a faster and more efficient means of helicopter rescue into the hands of those who require new lifesaving innovations.”
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