Scandinavian Avionics has signed framework agreements with the Norwegian Directorate for Emergency Communication (DNK), a subordinate to The Norwegian Ministry of Justice and the Police, to provide complete TETRA radio terminal upgrades in a significant number of helicopters on 7 different platforms.

Program Manager at Scandinavian Avionics, Michael R. Truelsen comments: “With extensive capabilities and more than 30 years of experience in the avionics industry, this project is right up our street and we are very pleased to get the opportunity to provide DNK with the TETRA radio terminal upgrades. We are looking forward to start up the upgrade process and contribute to making the Norwegian fire brigades, police and health agencies even more effective in the future”

Scandinavian Avionics will provide TETRA radio terminals and associated equipment from the British manufacturer Cobham Antenna Systems. In addition, Scandinavian Avionics will provide installation and integration of the equipment as well as EASA certification, testing and technical support of the system.

The upgrades come as an addition the shared radio system in the east of Norway for the Public Safety Agencies and other organizations with civil preparedness responsibilities. A final decision to extend the shared radio system to the rest of the country is still pending from the Norwegian Parliament (Stortinget).

The decision to upgrade the radio terminals was made in the light of an analysis of the current radio systems of the Norwegian fire brigades, the police and the health agencies, which showed that the current radio systems no longer met operational communication requirements in terms of functionality and reliability.

Scandinavian Avionics A/S
Scandinavian Avionics, The SA Group, is a highly experienced avionics organization characterised by high quality products, services, worldwide support and a responsive, open-minded and professional attitude in all aspects of the business. From the corporate headquarters in Billund, Denmark and divisions in Sweden, Norway, Czech Republic, Greece, Malaysia, Bahrain and India, SA provides avionics installation, certification, maintenance, support and training with the main business platforms being larger helicopters, corporate aircraft, regional airlines and defense electronics. The customer base is geographically spread over all of Europe, Africa, CIS, the Middle and Far East, and as far as possible all customers are able to enjoy SA’s worldwide technical services on-site at the customer’s location, available around the clock. For more information please visit www.scanav.com

The Directorate for Emergency Communication (DNK)
The Directorate for Emergency Communication (DNK) has the responsibility to lead the development of a new digital communication network for emergency and public safety services in Norway. The directorate will further administer the network when it is developed. A common digital network for emergency and public safety services will contribute to a safer and less vulnerable society. The directorate for Emergency Communication was established April the 1st 2007, and is subordinated The Ministry for Justice and the Police in Norway. For more information please visit: www.dinkom.no

Cobham Antenna Systems
With 60 years experience, Cobham Antenna Systems is a world leader in the design and manufacture of communication systems and navigation antennas that enable people and systems to communicate on land, in the air and at sea. Thousands of innovative designs and solutions have been developed for communications applications, from the Lynx Mk7 helicopter to the T-50 Golden Eagle, from the Type 45 Destroyer to the A380, from Heathrow Terminal 5 to St. Pancras International Station.  For more information please visit: Cobham Antenna Systems