Latitude Technologies announced today that Norway-based Airlift AS, an international dealer for Latitude, has successfully obtained EASA STC “10028603” for the installation of Latitude Technologies’ SkyNode S200 satellite communications system.  The STC covers installations in the Eurocopter AS 365 and EC 155 helicopters.   Airlift AS completed an STC and installation on the Eurocopter AS332 last year for its aircraft based in extremely remote areas near and above the Arctic Circle where reliable communications and flight tracking are highly critical to aircraft logistics, SAR operations and safety.  The SkyNode S200 can be installed by Airlift at their Førde Airport, Norway facility or by any EASA Part 145 repair station worldwide.
“We have had very favourable results with the installation of the S200-021 in the Super Puma last year prompting us to repeat the EASA certification program in the Dauphin”, said Arild Ryland head of design for Airlift AS.
Mark Insley, Latitude’s President commented, “We are extremely pleased that Airlift AS has selected the S200 SkyNode for installation in their AS 365 helicopter. This speaks volumes for the confidence our customers show in our products and service everywhere.”
About Airlift AS
Airlift AS based at Førde Airport in Bygstad, Norway is the largest North European domestic helicopter company and the sole Norwegian government contractor for search and rescue.  The company is part of the Blueway Group and operates 17 of the group’s helicopters.  Airlift is an EASA approved Part 21J.315 organization.  In addition to performing design and maintenance on its own helicopters, Airlift has also offered design, installation and maintenance services to other helicopter companies for over 20 years.  For more information about Airlift AS visit www.airlift.no
About Latitude Technologies
Latitude Technologies Corporation headquartered in Victoria, British Columbia is a global supplier of approved aeronautical voice and data equipment and services including the SkyNode S100 and S200 families of Satcom products and Web Sentinel ™ service for data reporting, messaging and flight following.  For more information about Latitude products and services contact call 1 (250) 475-0203 or visit www.latitudetech.com