government business development. “An unmanned kit will cost about $3 million, compared to $7.25 million for a new aircraft.” At Guimbal, growth is steady in the United
States and stagnant in Europe, but opportunities are abounding in the Australian market, with opportunities to support cattle mustering. “We’re busy preparing for our next big market in Australia, making sure we have the technical support in country as well as appointing maintenance facilities to support the Cabri down under,” says Andy Moorhouse, Guimbal business development manager. At MD Helicopters, CEO Lynn Tilton
summed up the company’s position: “We have a long way to go and lots to do.” MD saw a 35 to 40% increase in sales in 2018, mainly in the military sector, and the company has used these purchases to fuel research and development. Tilton says MD will focus on completing 906 and 969 certifi- cation in 2019 while reconfiguring the factory
to run four production lines: two for light military single aircraft, one for commercial, and one for the 969.
Engines and Avionics Manufacturers
Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) foresees continued challenging times, with the oil and gas and other markets feeling significant eco- nomic pressure. Te engine manufacturer announced several enhancements and options to its engine maintenance and warranty pro- grams, including a certified pre-owned engine program, as well as single-engine and fleet service plans for smaller helicopter fleets. “Helicopter owners and operators continue
to focus on productivity,” says Nicolas Chabée, vice president, marketing and sales, helicopter engines at P&WC. “We are focusing on how our engines can deliver value to our customers throughout the entire product and service life cycle.”
Rolls-Royce continues work on a
hybrid-electric propulsion system, which was successfully tested using its M250 gas turbine a week after HAI HELI-EXPO 2019. Safran highlighted Cassiopée, an innovative
service that combines flight data-management software with analysis that offers operators solutions for predictive maintenance, as well a new digital chain connecting aircraft, pilots, maintenance, and operators in real time. Garmin shared its recently certified G500H
TXi touchscreen flight displays, which come with terrain awareness and warning, wire-strike avoidance technology, and optional 3D synthetic vision and cockpit connectivity to sync with compatible tablets or smartphones. Tales Vice President of Sales and Business
Development Frédéric Elias sees the influx of new aircraft coming on the market as an opportunity for innovation. “We anticipate the need for more integrated solutions, both for upcoming OEM new programs and for retrofit,” Elias says. “OEMs and operators need lighter, more compact solutions, touchscreen
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