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ENGINE MRO
ENGINE MRO, AND SO MUCH MORE DYNAMIC COMPONENTS
• GE Aerospace – T700/CT7
• Pratt & Whitney Canada – PT6T & PW200 • Rolls-Royce – M250 & RR300 • Safran – Arriel 1 & 2
• Airbus – H125/AS350, AS355, H130/EC130, SA341 & SA342 AVIONICS
AIRFRAMES • Airbus – H125/AS350 including Airbus approved Full “D” DESIGN SERVICES level structural repairs, AS355, H130/EC130 & H215/AS332 • Full FAA & EASA approved design & modification services • Bell – B204/205, B222/230/430 & UH-1 series
• StableLight™ 4-Axis AutoPilot • ADS-B • Glass cockpit
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It delivers robust, secure, and full-duplex communication, enabling crew members to maintain real-time contact without the limitations of wired intercom systems. This “cutting the cord” innovation significantly reduces the risk of cord snag hazards, and enhances crew mobility both inside and outside the aircraft. Additionally, PNG is designed to perform effectively in high noise environments.
“Integrating the Axnes PNG system into our Super Puma fleet is a game changer,” said Grayson Barrows, general manager, Precision. “This technology not only enhances crew safety and communication, but also increases our operational flexibility in the field. It’s a major step forward in supporting the USFS
and other mission-critical operations. With these upgrades, Precision continues to lead the way in aerial support services, providing reliable, high-performance solutions for critical missions across North America.”
Markus Schmitz, managing director at Axnes Inc. (North America), added, “We are proud to add Precision to our customer portfolio and support their use of the PNG system on the AS332 platform for firefighting missions in North America. The ability to maintain clear, low latency, full-duplex, secure communication while moving freely around inside and outside the aircraft is a vital advantage in high-intensity, real-world mission environments.”
2,500
The approximate number of new helicopter pilots entering the U.S. workforce annually. Still, aviation is experiencing a notable pilot shortage, due to approximately 6,500 seasoned pilots retiring yearly in the U.S.
408
The number of new helicopters that were delivered through the first half of this year. That’s a 2% decline from the first half of 2024. The leading OEMs, by units, at the end of the half were Airbus Helicopters (132 units) followed closely by Robinson Helicopter (129 units) and Leonardo (70 units).
5,000
The approximate number of flight hours logged by actor Harrison Ford as a licensed pilot. About 500 of those are in helicopters. There is no FAA data on his hours piloting spacecraft.
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