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Schweizer Announces Deliveries to Senegal and El Salvador air forces
Senegal Air Force
In May 2022, Schweizer delivered another new Schweizer 300C helicopter to the Senegal Air Force, which took delivery of the first production Schweizer 300C helicopter in July 2021. In March 2022, the Foreign Asset Trade Company signed a follow-on contract with Schweizer for five additional Schweizer 300C helicopters for the air force. The first aircraft from this contract was delivered in May, with the remaining deliveries scheduled before the end of the third quarter of 2022.
The five additional Schweizer 300C helicopters will support the Senegal Air Force’s flight training academy and will be used for ab initio, instrument, and vertical reference training. Each is fully equipped for IFR flight training with Garmin GPS, Bendix King NavComs, Garmin Transponders with ADS-B out, and RC Allen digital artificial horizon and directional gyros. Each is also outfitted with auxiliary fuel tanks to extend flight time to 6.4 hours. Two of the helicopters are equipped with cargo hooks for vertical reference and long-line training.
“We at Schweizer are excited to be a part of the work Senegal is doing to attract and train its next generation in economy-sustaining STEM careers,” says Schweizer President David R. Horton. “These aircraft are the first of many the country plans to invest in to build its pilot forces, and is one piece of the country’s overall investment to boost its workforce and become an technology leader in western Africa.”
Salvadoran Air Force
In April 2022, Schweizer delivered a new base line VFR Schweizer 300C to the Salvadoran Air Force, the first new Schweizer helicopter delivered to El Salvador since 1984. Ordered through Schweizer dealer CZA S.A. DE.V in El Salvador, the aircraft will be used to provide ab initio flight training to air force pilots. Additionally, El Salvador’s air force has made a verbal agreement to purchase a new IFR-equipped Schweizer 300C before the end of the year, pending budget approval.
“The Salvadoran Air Force is a long-time Schweizer operator, and we are honored to be able to continue supporting them with new aircraft,” says Horton. “As our production builds, we are thrilled to increase our delivery capabilities to our customers and meeting our promises to rebuild support for the fleet.”
Nighthawk Flight Systems Inc. recently announced it is the new exclusive manufacturer and technical service
provider for all legacy Sandel Avionics
displays. Nighthawk Flight Systems is committed to Sandel’s tradition of providing a full line of cockpit displays and instruments with unequaled quality and reliability at an affordable price. Its legacy displays are known for full sunlight, edge-to-edge optical clarity, optional no-compromise night vision goggle compatibility, and flexible Smart I/O that interfaces with most legacy and modern avionics, with many pilot selectable features and functionality.
Additionally, Nighthawk Flight Systems is announcing that ADSB-In capability will now be available for most in-service SN4500 displays with ADSB-In transponder-equipped aircraft and all models in the near future. To further demonstrate its commitment to customers, all new SN4500 displays will be delivered with ADSB-In and TCAS traffic display capability, reversionary attitude, and roll-steering functionality at no extra charge. The existing fleet of SN4500 displays will also be field upgradeable at no charge. Please visit the Nighthawk Flight Systems website
www.nighthawks. com for information on authorized dealers that can assist with installation. The ADSB-In capability for SN3500 displays is currently at the FAA for review and approval in the next few weeks. ADSB-In will be provided at no additional charge for most new or in-service SN3500 displays and support for all models soon.
Nighthawk Flight Systems is committed to upgrading the Sandel legacy product line with the capabilities that pilots want. Nighthawk Flight Systems will be introducing innovative new products and services featuring affordable, lightweight, reliable, multifunctional displays that will set new standards for digital displays. Nighthawk Flight Systems Inc. is headquartered in Vista, California, and is supported by a global network of authorized dealers.
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Nighthawk Flight Systems Inc. is New Exclusive Manufacturer and Technical Service Provider for all Legacy Sandel Avionics Displays
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