HANGAR TALK
low visibility and challenging weather conditions, thanks to advanced avionics by the Genesys Aerosystems IDU-680 and redundant helicopter flight systems.
The Genesys configuration certified on the TH-119 includes 4 IDU-680 displays in a dual-sided PFD/MFD format with dual redundant ADAHRS, dual GPS/FMS, dual Data Acquisition Unit (DAU), and other supporting sensors. The Level A certified IDU-680 is a large EFIS display that offers high-resolution LCD glass depicting 3D Synthetic Vision, Highway-In-The-Sky (HITS), enhanced HTAWS, integrated FMS, Hover Vector, and many more features.
Genesys Aerosystems-Equipped Leonardo TH-119 Certification
Genesys Aerosystems recently announced that it has received Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for its avionics suite
Bell 505 Jet Ranger X Fleet Surpasses 20,000 Flight Hours
Bell Flight recently announced the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X has surpassed more than 20,000 flight hours. Bell has delivered 200 aircraft to customers operating the aircraft spanning six continents.
Since the first delivery in 2017, the global fleet has logged more than 20,000 hours, marking one of Bell’s fastest-growing accumulation of flight hours of any current commercial platform.
“Our Bell 505 operators rely on the aircraft to perform from the beginning of each day to when their mission is complete,” said LaShan Bonaparte, program director, Bell 505 and Bell 429. “Logging more than 20,000 flight hours is very impressive for an aircraft in service less than three years. This achievement is a testament to the Bell 505’s performance and our customer’s confidence in the aircraft.”
Achieves IFR
utilizing the IDU-680 and supporting sensors in the Leonardo TH-119. This STC also certifies the TH-119 for single-pilot IFR operations (SPIFR). The TH-119 is the only single-engine helicopter in decades to meet current IFR requirements, allowing pilots to operate the aircraft safely in
“This is an incredible accomplishment for both the teams at Leonardo and Genesys. The Leonardo TH-119 is now the only currently offered single-engine helicopter to meet the current IFR requirements, and we are proud to have played an integral role with our highly versatile IDU-680 EFIS,” stated Gordon Pratt, VP of business development for Genesys Aerosystems.
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