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BOOST Systems Awarded EASA STC for Airbus AS350/ H125 HEC System
Robinson Helicopter Company Celebrates 50 Years
June 2023 marks 50 years in business for Robinson Helicopter Company. Founded by Frank Robinson on June 20, 1973, Robinson’s goal was to design and manufacture simple, reliable helicopters, as efficiently as possible, without compromising quality. Robinson’s 50-year milestone represents more than the passing of time; it is affirmation of the company’s success.
Robinson’s simple two-place R22 (FAA certified in 1979) marked the beginning of a new generation of helicopters. The simple affordable helicopter made flight training and private helicopter ownership possible. The industry responded enthusiastically and by 1988, the R22 became the world’s top-selling civilian helicopter.
In the ‘90s, after the R22’s remarkable success, and realizing the potential for a light midsize helicopter, Robinson introduced the four-place R44. Orders for the R44 quickly piled up and the company became a recognized player in the aviation industry. In 2010, Robinson once again expanded its line with the five-place, turbine-powered R66. While the R44 maintains its status as the world’s top-selling civilian helicopter since 1998, it is Robinson’s five-place, turbine-powered R66 that is the company’s star. The R66 was designed using the same template as the R22 and R44 but offers increased capacity and improved high-altitude performance, and it runs on readily available jet fuel. In 2021, sales of the R66 surpassed those of the popular R44 Raven II.
Robinson’s steadfast commitment to simplicity, reliability and affordability has paid off. With a fleet of 13,000-plus helicopters operating worldwide, Robinson Helicopter Company has proven itself to be a leader in the helicopter industry. Founded in 1973, Robinson Helicopter Company is the world’s leading manufacturer of civil helicopters. For additional information, visit
www.robinsonheli.com.
28 May/June 2023
Boost Human External Cargo Systems recently announced it has been awarded a European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) supplemental type certificate (STC) for its Airbus AS350/H125 human external cargo (HEC) system.
The BOOST AS350/355/H125 HEC System has a carrying capacity of 1,100 pounds (500 kg.), which allows for multi- person rescue. The provisions kit installs quickly and easily. Once installed, the mission kit’s dual hook and load-beam is installed and removed within minutes. The system comes complete with a durable case to store the mission equipment when not in use.
“It is important for BOOST to pursue EASA approvals for our HEC equipment, even if it takes years. As an industry leader in human external cargo systems, we want all HEC operators worldwide to have access to modern HEC equipment. We persevered seven years for this EASA approval with several European customers anxiously awaiting this EASA STC. It feels good to finally be able to equip those fleets with the safest HEC equipment available,” explains Jeff Yarnold, VP of operations.
The AS350/355/H125 HEC System is also approved by Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) STC SH15-39 and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) STC SR03681NY. This system is recommended for use during CFR Part 133 external load missions including SAR, law enforcement and rescue HEC operations, cargo transport, utility line work including powerline maintenance, and forestry operations.
Boost Systems offers a complete line of TCCA and FAA certified HEC systems for a wide range of helicopter models including the Bell 412/212/205, 206L and 407; and MD500. Boost also offers
fully compliant accessories including approved
personnel carrying device systems (PCDS) and Generation II HEC suspension lines, which are the safest and most advanced suspension lines available today. Boost Systems also provides world-class training for HEC operations. For more about Boost Systems, visit our website at
www.boostsystems.ca.
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