EASA

Bond achieves EASA NVIS Certification on EC135

Bond achieves EASA NVIS Certification on EC135

7-Feb-2013Source: Bond

Bond Helicopters Europe (Bond) is delighted to confirm that the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has approved one of its EC135 aircraft for night vision goggles (NVG) operations to ground level, a significant step towards the UK’s first night air ambulance operations. At present, no air ambulance service in the UK is able to operate... Read more

EASA certifies Cobham HeliSAS™ on AS350/EC130

EASA certifies Cobham HeliSAS™ on AS350/EC130

18-Jan-2013Source: Cobham

Cobham has been granted Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval for its HeliSAS™ Stability Augmentation System and Autopilot by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).  STC #10049171 allows installation of HeliSAS on a significant new range of Eurocopter helicopters, including: AS350B, B1, B2, B3, BA, D, and EC130B4 models across the European Union. With more than... Read more

EASA approves Honeywell’s Primus Epic ADS-B

EASA approves Honeywell’s Primus Epic ADS-B

13-Dec-2012Source: Honeywell

Honeywell has received a European Technical Standard Order from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approving the use of its Primus Epic Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out transponder in Europe. ADS-B Out enables an aircraft to use precise satellite global positioning (GPS) data to accurately pinpoint its position in real time and broadcast this data... Read more

EASA approves Dart Cable Cutters Kit for AW119

EASA approves Dart Cable Cutters Kit for AW119

11-Dec-2012Source: DART Helicopter Services

DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce EASA approval of its A119/AW119MKII Cable Cutters Kit.  FAA approval was previously received and Transport Canada approval is pending. The Cable Cutters Kit offered by DART provides a more affordable option compared to other kits on the market.  This new approval is a welcome addition to our expanding line... Read more

Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro for iPad earns industry first evaluation report with EASA

Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro for iPad earns industry first evaluation report with EASA

26-Nov-2012Source: Jeppesen

After an extensive cooperative engagement, Jeppesen, a unit of Boeing Flight Services, has successfully passed a European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Operations Evaluation Board (OEB) review, clearing a major hurdle toward European airline use of Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro and Jeppesen Mobile TC Pro applications for iPad/iOS.  This evaluation report is the first that EASA has... Read more

EASA and FAA approve H+S Aviation to repair/overhaul GE CT7-8 engines

EASA and FAA approve H+S Aviation to repair/overhaul GE CT7-8 engines

31-Oct-2012Source: H+S Aviation

H+S Aviation, a BBA Aviation Engine Repair and Overhaul (ERO) company, has added the new generation General Electric CT7-8 series turboshaft engine to its EASA 145 and FAA approvals list. The CT7-8 is currently in production for Sikorsky S-92 and AgustaWestland AW101 multi-engine helicopters. H+S Aviation now offers full scale support for engine repair, overhaul... Read more

Thales’s Reality H simulator achieves dual qualification

Thales’s Reality H simulator achieves dual qualification

30-Oct-2012Source: Thales

Thales has announced that its Reality H helicopter simulator installed at the training centre recently opened by helicopter operator SAF group in Albertville, France, has been granted FTD (Flight Training Device) Level 3 and FFS (Full Flight Simulator) Level B qualification by the French Civil Aviation Authority (DGAC), in accordance with European Aviation Safety Agency... Read more

EASA publishes revised Part-M and Part-145 consolidated rules

EASA publishes revised Part-M and Part-145 consolidated rules

4-Oct-2012Source: EASA

The revised editions of Part-M and Part-145 have been published and can be purchased online from the EU Bookshop on the Technical Publications webpage at http://easa.europa.eu/technical-publications These updated versions include Amending Regulation 593/2012 as well as the latest Decisions. Again, the format is consolidated in such a way that each rule paragraph is followed by... Read more

EASA issues helicopter guide – Single Pilot Decision Making

EASA issues helicopter guide – Single Pilot Decision Making

29-Aug-2012Source: HeliHub.com

EASA, the European Aviation Safety Agency, has ercently released a guide entitled “Decision Making for Single-Pilot Helicopter Operations”. The training leaflet, prepared by the EASA’s European Helicopter Safety Team, covers a variety of subjects, including fatigue, stress management and the NASA decision making model. The 24-page guide is free and available in PDF form at HE4... Read more

FAA rules block heavier Bell 429

FAA rules block heavier Bell 429

20-Aug-2012Source: Helihub.com

It is unlikely to have slipped the attention of most industry observers that Bell is seeking to get the gross weight of the Bell 429 increased from 7,000 to 7,500 pounds.  In fact they have been quite vociferous about it, issuing a new press release seemingly every time another country agrees, often without even a... Read more

EASA approves Dart Round-I-Beamâ„¢ Skidtubes on AW119

EASA approves Dart Round-I-Beamâ„¢ Skidtubes on AW119

25-Jul-2012Source: DART Helicopter Services

DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce EASA approval of their subsidiary partner DART Aerospace (DAS) Round-I-Beamâ„¢ Skidtubes for the A119/AW119MKII models of helicopters. DAS (DART Aerospace) believed that conventional skidtubes were under-designed for the types of landings most helicopters encounter.  Conventional skidtubes are ill-equipped to face the critical loading conditions encountered when landing on uneven ground,... Read more

European Robinson dealers call for EASA meeting over R66 certification

European Robinson dealers call for EASA meeting over R66 certification

18-Jul-2012Source: HeliHub.com

Due to the ongoing delays in the European certification of the Robinson R66, Robinson dealers across the continent are calling for a meeting with two EASA representatives – namely Certification Director Dr. Norbert Lohl and the R66 validation project coordinator, Volker Arnsmeier. The move – led by British distributor Sloane Helicopters – is out of... Read more

EASA Approves Bell 429 Pilot Training Program

EASA Approves Bell 429 Pilot Training Program

10-Jul-2012Source: Bell

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today that the Bell Helicopter Training Academy (BTA) has received European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approval to provide pilot training on Bell 429 helicopters. The Bell 429 pilot training program blends theoretical knowledge instruction with specific aircraft training tasks that are conducted in the advanced flight... Read more

R66 EASA Certification – Robinson provides update

R66 EASA Certification – Robinson provides update

27-Jun-2012Source: HeliHub.com

HeliHub.com has heard that Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC) has this week updated distributors in EASA countries on the latest situation of the ongoing R66 certification issues – which focus on the hydraulic servo.  This situation has been dragging on for a long time, and some are even suggesting that a European manufacturer could be putting... Read more

EASA approves BLR FastFin for Bell 205

EASA approves BLR FastFin for Bell 205

19-Jun-2012Source: BLR Aerospace

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has certified the FastFin® Tail Rotor Enhancement and Stability System for installation and flight on Bell 205 helicopters. BLR Aerospace recently received EASA approval for FastFin on Bell 212 helicopters and certification efforts are underway for the Bell 412. Following up on the successful FastFin certification for Bell 212s,... Read more

UK CAA postpone EASA pilot licence start date

UK CAA postpone EASA pilot licence start date

23-May-2012Source: CAA

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has announced that the introduction of new EASA pilots’ licences in the UK has been delayed until 17 September 2012. The CAA said that due to the complexity of the transition to the new licence format, and changes to the associated requirements and infrastructure, the original 1 July 2012... Read more

EASA approves Van Horn composite blades for B206

EASA approves Van Horn composite blades for B206

8-May-2012Source: Van Horn Aviation

Rotor blade manufacturer Van Horn Aviation (VHA) recently received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for VHA’s 206B/L series composite tail rotor blade. “Operators on five continents are already experiencing the benefits of flying VHA tail rotor blades, including reduced pedal forces and greater tail rotor authority at high... Read more

FAA and EASA approve Paravion blade-fold kit for Bell 429

FAA and EASA approve Paravion blade-fold kit for Bell 429

4-May-2012Source: Paravion Technology

Paravion Technology, Inc. announces that the FAA and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued an STC (Supplemental Type Certificate) for its Blade Fold Kit for Bell 429 helicopters. With the fixed provisions installed, owners and operators can store their aircraft in space limited areas, such as small, off-site hangars and aboard ocean-going vessels. The... Read more

UK CAA publishes new pilot licensing guidance

UK CAA publishes new pilot licensing guidance

2-May-2012Source: CAA

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today published comprehensive information on the latest flight crew licensing requirements for UK licensed pilots. The new document, CAP 804, notifies the requirements for UK national licences and provides a complete guide to the new EASA licensing regulations. The full publication is available for download from the Publications... Read more

R66 certification – Canada closer, EASA still ongoing

R66 certification – Canada closer, EASA still ongoing

23-Apr-2012Source: HeliHub.com

Robinson Helicopter Co are continuing to work through a number of outstanding issues in getting the R66 certified in Europe by EASA.  THe main obstacle remains the design of the hydraulic servo.  EASA is evaluating what is referred to as an “Equivalent Level Of Safety” finding which is in progress between RHC and the FAA.... Read more

EASA pilot licences – UK CAA podcast goes live

EASA pilot licences – UK CAA podcast goes live

21-Apr-2012Source: CAA

With less than three months to go before EASA pilot licences start being issued, the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has released a podcast explaining what the changes mean for UK pilots. The audio guide has been produced exclusively for the CAA by the award winning Flaps Podcast team and is available for download at www.caa.co.uk/eupilotlicensing... Read more

EASA approves BLR FastFin system for Bell 212s

EASA approves BLR FastFin system for Bell 212s

18-Apr-2012Source: BLR Aerospace

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has certified the FastFin® Tail Rotor Enhancement and Stability System for installation and flight on Bell 212 helicopters.  Certification for Bell 204s and 205s is imminent, and EASA certification of BLR’s best-selling Bell 412 FastFin System is in work. European operators of these Bell medium helicopters may now join... Read more

Dart announces certification of AW139 maintenance kits

Dart announces certification of AW139 maintenance kits

27-Mar-2012Source: DART Helicopter Services

DART Helicopter Services (DHS) is pleased to announce Transport Canada, FAA, EASA and ANAC approval of DART Aerospace Ltd.’s (DAS) Maintenance Kits for AgustaWestland AB139/AW139 series of aircraft. The DAS Maintenance Kits are designed to enhance the operations and maintenance of AB139/AW139 aircraft. Maintenance Step The DAS Maintenance Steps allow the pilot and maintenance personnel... Read more

EASA approves 850hp engine BK117 upgrade

EASA approves 850hp engine BK117 upgrade

22-Mar-2012Source: Airwork NZ

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has approved a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the BK117-850D2 engine upgrade. This STC allows for the replacement of the standard BK117-B2 750hp engines with upgraded 850hp engines.  This increase in power significantly improves One Engine Inoperative (OEI) performance, allowing the BK117-850D2 to achieve true Category A standard.  The... Read more

Dart announces TC/FAA/EASA approval of run-on wearplates for Bell 205/212/214/412/UH-1H

Dart announces TC/FAA/EASA approval of run-on wearplates for Bell 205/212/214/412/UH-1H

20-Mar-2012Source: DART Helicopter Services

DART Helicopter Services (DHS) is pleased to announce Transport Canada, FAA and EASA approval of DART Aerospace Ltd.’s (DAS) Run-on Landing Wearplates for Bell 205/210/212/214/412 and UH-1H series of aircraft. DAS Run-on Landing Wearplates feature an easy thru-bolt installation which makes installation or replacement quick and easy, eliminates clamps over the skidtube and prevents the... Read more

Lightweight Dart bearpaws certified for B206L, B407 and B429

Lightweight Dart bearpaws certified for B206L, B407 and B429

13-Mar-2012Source: DART Helicopter Services

DART Helicopter Services (DHS) is pleased to announce Transport Canada, FAA, and EASA approval (Brazilian & Japanese approval for 206L and 407 Series) of DART Aerospace Ltd.’s (DAS) Lightweight Bearpaws for Bell 206L and 407 Series and 429 aircraft. DART has developed a new lightweight UHMW Bearpaw that has a larger footprint for additional support... Read more

FAA and EASA revise Maintenance Annex Guidance (MAG) provisions

FAA and EASA revise Maintenance Annex Guidance (MAG) provisions

7-Mar-2012Source: ARSA

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have issued a revision to Maintenance Annex Guidance (MAG) provisions. The MAG, originally released on May 3, 2011, contains implementation procedures for the U.S./EU Aviation Safety Agreement; it contains three sections relevant to 1) regulatory authorities 2) U.S.-based repair stations and 3) EU-based approved... Read more

UK CAA release 22 page “Quick Guide” to EASA pilot licensing

UK CAA release 22 page “Quick Guide” to EASA pilot licensing

6-Mar-2012Source: HeliHub.com

The Civil Aviation Authority in the UK has produced a very useful guide to EASA pilot licensing regulations.  In summary, they tell us this: “From 1 July 2012, EU rules for licence validations will apply to pilots with licences issued outside of the EASA Member States who are engaged in commercial flights in UK-registered EASA... Read more

EASA certifies Rockwell Collins TCAS II on Eurocopter EC225

EASA certifies Rockwell Collins TCAS II on Eurocopter EC225

22-Feb-2012Source: Rockwell Collins

Rockwell Collins, the first avionics company to certify Traffic Alert Collision Avoidance System (TCAS II) on long-range helicopters, recently received European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification of its TCAS II on the Eurocopter EC225 Super Puma Mk II+. This is the first-ever forward fit TCAS II application on a helicopter. This certification follows the pioneering achievement... Read more

R66 hydraulics concerns hold up EASA and Canadian certification

R66 hydraulics concerns hold up EASA and Canadian certification

20-Feb-2012

Canadian and European regulators have held up certification of the five-seat Robinson R66 helicopter and requested more tests on the hydraulic system, said company president Kurt Robinson. (see full story)... Read more

ecms Aviation Systems now a EASA Part 145 Maintenance Organization

ecms Aviation Systems now a EASA Part 145 Maintenance Organization

12-Feb-2012Source: ecms Aviation Systems

ecms Aviation Systems is proud to announce that it is now an EASA approved maintenance organization according to Part 145.  As an EASA-approved design and production organization, ecms specializes in human external cargo systems for rescue and aerial work applications, fast roping and rappelling provisions, cargo hook weighing systems and other mission equipment and helicopter... Read more

Bell’s Training Academy receives B212 EASA approval

Bell’s Training Academy receives B212 EASA approval

10-Feb-2012Source: Bell

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today that the Bell Helicopter Training Academy (BTA) has received European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approval  to provide B1.3 Maintenance Training courses on Bell 212 helicopters.  As an EASA Part 147 approved maintenance training organization, the BTA is now approved to provide EASA maintenance training on... Read more

EASA certifies Dart law enforcement components for AS350, B206 and B407

EASA certifies Dart law enforcement components for AS350, B206 and B407

9-Feb-2012Source: DART Helicopter Service

DART Helicopter Services (DHS) is pleased to announce EASA approval of Geneva’s ENG and Law Enforcement completion components for Eurocopter AS350, 355, and Bell 206A/B, 206L and 407 series aircraft. Geneva’s receipt of the EASA approvals will allow European operators to take advantage of Geneva’s many ENG and law enforcement equipment solutions. All components are... Read more

Lufthansa launches web-based helicopter training

Lufthansa launches web-based helicopter training

5-Feb-2012Source: Lufthansa Technical Training

Lufthansa Technical Training’s new, web-based training program (WBT) for helicopter training is now available. The English-language program is based on the latest technological standards and follows successful learning approaches. Divided into 16 units, all the helicopter basics are imparted lucidly over approximately 55 hours. The WBT satisfies the requirements of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) regarding... Read more

EASA and Indian DGCA approve CAE AS365N3 simulator

EASA and Indian DGCA approve CAE AS365N3 simulator

12-Jan-2012Source: CAE

The Helicopter Academy to Train by Simulation of Flying (HATSOFF), the joint venture owned equally by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and CAE, today announced that its simulator cockpit for the Eurocopter AS365 N3 Dauphin helicopter has been certified to Level D, the highest qualification for flight simulators, by India’s Directorate General Civil Aviation (DGCA) as... Read more

EASA approves Garmin GTNâ„¢ Touchscreen Avionics

EASA approves Garmin GTNâ„¢ Touchscreen Avionics

13-Dec-2011Source: Garmin

Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today that it has received the European Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) validation of the U.S. Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the GTN 650 and GTN 750 series touchscreen avionics. With this validation, these avionics are certified and approved... Read more

EASA certifies Bell 407GX

EASA certifies Bell 407GX

28-Nov-2011Source: Bell

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today that its newest version of the popular Bell 407 – the 407GX – has earned European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification following its certification by Transport Canada and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) earlier this year. Since the Bell 407GX was introduced in March at... Read more

EASA approves Arrius 2G1 engine for Ka226T

EASA approves Arrius 2G1 engine for Ka226T

17-Nov-2011Source: Russian Helicopters

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has certified the Arrius 2G1 turboshaft engine made by French company Turbomeca (Safran Group), installed on the Russian light Ka-226T helicopter. Engine certification achieved end-October 2011 allows mass operation of the engine and remains an important milestone in the multi-role Ka-226T helicopter programme. The contract between the Russian rotorcraft... Read more

EASA approves Tech-Tool EC120/EC130 replacement windows

EASA approves Tech-Tool EC120/EC130 replacement windows

16-Nov-2011Source: Tech-Tool Plastics

European EC120 and EC130 operators have a new source for helicopter replacement windows following European Aviation Safety Agency approval of a Supplemental Type Certificate for Tech-Tool Plastics’ standard and special application replacement windows. FAA and Transport Canada approvals have been previously received. Available replacement windows include windshields, skylights and forward and aft door windows. The... Read more

FAA/EASA certify Dart skidtube wearplates for Bell 206L/407

FAA/EASA certify Dart skidtube wearplates for Bell 206L/407

11-Nov-2011Source: DART Helicopter Services

DART Helicopter Services (DHS) is pleased to announce Transport Canada, FAA and EASA approval of DART Aerospace Ltd’s (DAS) stainless steel Run-on Landing Wearplates for the Bell 206L/L1/L3/L4 and 407 Standard Skidtubes and Float Skidtubes. DART Aerospace’s Ltd. (DAS) traditional wearplates and wearpads are designed for durability under normal wear conditions. However, training and run-on landings... Read more

EASA AD 2011-0218 – Turbomeca Arriel 2 engines

EASA AD 2011-0218 – Turbomeca Arriel 2 engines

10-Nov-2011Source: EASA

Power Turbine blades... Read more

HELP NEEDED – EASA trying to ban Robinsons at night

HELP NEEDED – EASA trying to ban Robinsons at night

24-Oct-2011Source: HeliHub.com

In 2009 EASA published their proposed operation and equipment rules, and many pilots submitted responses.   EASA have listened to those comments and to the recommendations of the NCO Review Group , and have now published their proposed rules.    The resulting text (after the changes) of the revised ops rules for non commercial light aircraft and... Read more

Robinson do not know when EASA will certify R66

Robinson do not know when EASA will certify R66

17-Oct-2011Source: HeliHub.com

We know that both UK Robinson dealers – Sloane Helicopters and Heliair – are currently very frustrated by the slow progress on EASA certification of the R66.  We suspect that the same is being felt right across Europe. We thus approached the manufacturer for a statement and they advised “We are working with EASA to... Read more

European pilot licences – EC flexes on start date

European pilot licences – EC flexes on start date

16-Sep-2011Source: CAA

National aviation authorities across the European Union are to be given more time to prepare to issue new Europe-wide pilot licenses (subject to the agreement of the European Parliament). As a result, the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) now intends to begin issuing the new licences and medical certificates from 1 July 2012. The European... Read more

EASA approves Onboard Systems’ repair station

EASA approves Onboard Systems’ repair station

12-Sep-2011Source: Onboard Systems

Onboard Systems International, Inc., a leading provider of innovative helicopter cargo hook equipment, announced that its Part 145 Repair Station has recently been certified by EASA to issue FAA Form 8130-3 Dual Release Certificates for service, repair and overhaul work. “This is something that our European customers have wanted for a long time,” said Karsten... Read more

EASA Emergency AD 2011-0156-E AgustaWestland AW139

EASA Emergency AD 2011-0156-E AgustaWestland AW139

25-Aug-2011Source: EASA

Tail Rotor Blades... Read more

Dart announces TC/FAA/EASA approval of their Vertical Reference Door Kit

Dart announces TC/FAA/EASA approval of their Vertical Reference Door Kit

3-Aug-2011Source: DART Helicopter Services

DART is pleased to announce that they have received Transport Canada, FAA and EASA certification for their Vertical Reference Door Kit for Bell 204/205/210/212//214/412 model of aircraft. DART’s Vertical Reference Door improves visibility and allows the pilot to maneuver with precision when conducting any sort of vertical reference work.  In addition to offering a complete... Read more

Dart’s Quick Release Heli-Utility-Basketâ„¢ for LongRanger and 407 certified by FAA, TC and EASA

Dart’s Quick Release Heli-Utility-Basketâ„¢ for LongRanger and 407 certified by FAA, TC and EASA

28-Jul-2011Source: DART Helicopter Services

DART is pleased to announce FAA, Transport Canada and EASA approval of their Quick Release Heli-Utility-Basketâ„¢ for the Bell 206L/L1/L3/L4 and 407 series of aircraft. The new PATENT PENDING DART Quick Release Heli-Utility-Basketsâ„¢ for light Bell aircraft feature an innovative mounting system that allows one person to quickly install or remove the basket in less... Read more

Dart has EASA approval of Apical‘s cable cutters kits for B407

Dart has EASA approval of Apical‘s cable cutters kits for B407

2-Jul-2011Source: DART Helicopter Services

DART announces that their subsidiary partner Apical Industries has received EASA approval of their new Cable Cutters Kit for Bell 407 model helicopters. Transport Canada approval is pending. The Apical Cable Cutters Kits provide a means of protecting the helicopter during a wire strike by providing the capability to cut a cable or wire before... Read more

“More Action Needed to Make Helicopters Safer”, says Canada’s TSB

“More Action Needed to Make Helicopters Safer”, says Canada’s TSB

29-Jun-2011Source: TSB

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) gives Satisfactory Intent rating on responses to four recommendations stemming from its investigation into the 12 March 2009 Sikorsky S-92A helicopter crash. For helicopters certified in the future, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Transport Canada (TC) and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have all agreed to review the certification rules. “But it... Read more

Dart announces mid-height crosstubes for LongRanger skids

Dart announces mid-height crosstubes for LongRanger skids

22-Jun-2011Source: DART Helicopter Services

DART is pleased to announce Transport Canada, FAA, EASA and Brazilian ANAC approval of their New Mid Height Crosstubes for the Bell 206L model of aircraft. Mid Height Crosstubes are ideal for EMS operations.  The lowered height and absence of the full-length step allows medics to safely and easily unload and load patients, reducing incidence... Read more

DART announces EASA approval of Apical floats for AS355s

DART announces EASA approval of Apical floats for AS355s

14-Jun-2011Source: DART Helicopter Services

DART announces that their subsidiary partner Apical Industries has received EASA approval for their Emergency Float System for Eurocopter AS355E, F, F1, F2, N, NP model helicopters. FAA and Transport Canada approvals have been previously received. Apical’s AS355 Emergency Float System consists of six Floats which attach to the skidtubes and the skid extensions provided... Read more

EASA certification of R66 now expected September 2011

EASA certification of R66 now expected September 2011

27-May-2011Source: HeliHub.com

Following FAA type certification for the Robinson R66 in October 2010, it was initially thought that EASA certification would follow in the May/June 2011 timeframe.  With the end of May upon us, HeliHub.com has been speaking with Robinson Helicopter Co and others to get the latest update.  As a result, we are able to report... Read more

AS355NP added to 14 Dart Eurocopter Product STC’s

AS355NP added to 14 Dart Eurocopter Product STC’s

24-May-2011Source: DART Helicopter Services

DART is pleased to announce that they have received approval to add the AS 355 NP models to their Eurocopter product line on STC’s from Transport Canada, the FAA and EASA. Recently updated with the AS355NP models are the following STC’s: From Transport Canada Round-I-Beam Skidtubeâ„¢ Bearpaws Cargo Mirror Crosstube Quick Release Heli-Utility-Basketâ„¢ From the... Read more

Turbomeca Arriel 2D certified by EASA

Turbomeca Arriel 2D certified by EASA

17-May-2011Source: Turbomeca

EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) certified the Arriel 2D Turbomeca (Safran group) whose take-off power of 950 shp. The Arriel 2D single-engine helicopter will power the Eurocopter AS350 B3e. The commissioning of the first engine is expected in the second half of 2011. Low operating costs The Arriel 2D offers the benefits of new technologies... Read more

Shadin Avionics announces EASA fuel management STC for Bell 206/407

Shadin Avionics announces EASA fuel management STC for Bell 206/407

16-May-2011Source: Shadin Avionics

Shadin Avionics, a global leader in aircraft fuel management solutions, announces that EASA has approved an STC for the installation of a Shadin Fuel Management Kit into Bell 206 and 407 model helicopters and an STC for fuel flow transducer installation on Rolls-Royce Corporation 250 series aircraft engines. The Bell 206/407 STCs are the latest... Read more

Aspen Avionics announces Expanded ETSO Authorization of Evolution Flight Display System

Aspen Avionics announces Expanded ETSO Authorization of Evolution Flight Display System

15-Apr-2011Source: Aspen Avionics

Aspen Avionics announced today that the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has expanded the European Technical Standard Order (ETSO) authorization for Aspen’s Evolution Flight Display to include additional system components previously approved by the FAA. This latest EASA approval expands the ETSO authorization to include the Aspen Evolution 1500, 2000, and 2500 systems. These systems... Read more

Becker Avionics announces ETSO certification for new Audio Control Panel

Becker Avionics announces ETSO certification for new Audio Control Panel

19-Mar-2011Source: Becker Avionics

Becker Avionics announced the receipt of ETSO certification for the Audio Control Unit (ACU) 6101, 8TX panel. The ACU6101, 8TX panel version has been specifically designed to meet the operator requirements for a dedicated Cabin Audio Control Panel. This new panel design is based on the standard ACU6101 Cockpit Panel and is the latest addition... Read more

Bell’s Training Academy cecomes first to receive EASA Practical Training Approval

Bell’s Training Academy cecomes first to receive EASA Practical Training Approval

6-Mar-2011Source: Bell

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company announced today that the Bell Helicopter Training Academy has received European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Training Approval for Bell 206 series, 407 and 412 helicopters. In addition to the normal theory approvals, Bell Helicopter’s Training Academy has been granted practical approval for the 206, 407, and 412... Read more

SkyTrac Systems expands STC list from EASA

SkyTrac Systems expands STC list from EASA

1-Mar-2011Source: SkyTrac Systems

SkyTrac Systems is pleased to announce that the European Safety Agency (EASA) has issued installation approvals for its next generation automated flight following and satellite communications system on the following airframes: Eurocopter AS 332 Super Puma Eurocopter EC 120 Eurocopter EC 135 Eurocopter EC 225 Bell 407 Bell 206 Steve Fuhr, VP and Director of... Read more

Dart wins TC and EASA approval for LED pulse lights for Bell 412/etc

Dart wins TC and EASA approval for LED pulse lights for Bell 412/etc

9-Feb-2011Source: DART Helicopter Services

DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received Transport Canada and EASA approvals for their Cargo Mirror mounted LED Pulse Lights Bell 204/205/210/212/214/412 model of aircraft. FAA approval is still pending. DART LED Pulse Lights install easily on any DART Dual Cargo Mirror and provide excellent forward... Read more

Guimbal Cabri gets EASA approval for floats

Guimbal Cabri gets EASA approval for floats

26-Jan-2011Source: HeliHub.com

Bruno Giumbal proudly announced yesterday the certification by EASA of floats for his G2 Cabri light helicopter. Bruno’s company Helicopteres Guimbal has been working on this certification for tWo years, although that length of time has been due to the other priorities they have had in getting new helicopters delivered. The result is worthy of... Read more

Dart announces EASA approval Apical’s EC145 cable cutters

Dart announces EASA approval Apical’s EC145 cable cutters

17-Nov-2010Source: DART Helicopter Services

DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their subsidiary partner Apical Industries has received EASA approval of their Cable Cutters Kit for the EC145 (MBB-BK 117 C-2). FAA approval has been previously received. Transport Canada approval is pending. The Cable Cutters Kit provides a means of protecting the helicopter during a wire strike by... Read more

Aeronautical Accessories adds to EASA-approved products as worldwide distribution grows

Aeronautical Accessories adds to EASA-approved products as worldwide distribution grows

4-Nov-2010Source: Aeronautical Accessories

Aeronautical Accessories, Inc., an affiliate company of Bell Helicopter, has expanded its list of new 2010 products that have achieved certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The EASA certification of these products is an important element of the rotorcraft parts manufacturer / distributor’s strategic priorities. “Tying new product certification initiatives with global distribution... Read more

Dart adds AS355NP to 8 Eurocopter product STC’s

Dart adds AS355NP to 8 Eurocopter product STC’s

25-Oct-2010Source: DART Helicopter Services

DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received approval to add the AS 355 NP models to their Eurocopter product line on 8 STC’s from Transport Canada, the FAA and EASA. Recently updated with the AS355NP models are the following STC’s: From Transport Canada * Bearpaws *... Read more

Bond awarded EASA STC for TCAS II in Super Puma

Bond awarded EASA STC for TCAS II in Super Puma

19-Oct-2010Source: Bond Aviation Group

Bond Aviation Group Ltd was awarded EASA STC (Supplement Type Certificate) approval for the installation of the Honeywell CAS 100 TCAS II system into the AS332 L2 Super Puma. That this programme was completed in less than six months is due, in part, to the superb support received from Honeywell and also from the EASA... Read more

Dart expands EASA approved products and service lines

Dart expands EASA approved products and service lines

4-Oct-2010Source: DART Helicopter Services

DART Helicopter Services, a global leader in design, development and distribution of helicopter components and accessories that enhance flight safety, operational efficiency and customer satisfaction, has won approval from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to offer several new products now approved and certified for operational use by rotorcraft operators throughout Europe. The announcement came... Read more

Dart AS350/355 Quick Release Heli-Utility-Basketsâ„¢ certified by FAA, TC and EASA

Dart AS350/355 Quick Release Heli-Utility-Basketsâ„¢ certified by FAA, TC and EASA

28-Sep-2010Source: DART Helicopter Service

DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received Transport Canada, FAA and EASA approvals for their Quick Release Heli-Utility Basketâ„¢ for the AS350/AS355 models of helicopters that is compatible with Eurocopter Squirrel Cheeks. DART’s new quick release baskets are lighter weight and easier to install than its... Read more

Dart announces EASA approval of EC135 cable cutters

Dart announces EASA approval of EC135 cable cutters

24-Sep-2010Source: DART Helicopter Services

DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their subsidiary partner Apical Industries has received EASA approval of their Cable Cutters Kit for Eurocopter model EC135 P1, T1, P2, T2, P2+, T2+ helicopters.   FAA approval has been previously received and Transport Canada approval is pending. The EC135 kit is a new addition to the... Read more

Dart announces EASA AS350 and Australian AS350/EC130 approvals of auxiliary fuel tank

Dart announces EASA AS350 and Australian AS350/EC130 approvals of auxiliary fuel tank

13-Sep-2010Source: DART Helicopter Services

DART Helicopter Services announces that its affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received EASA certification of its Auxiliary Fuel Tank for AS350 model aircraft.  Furthermore, the Australian approval for the Auxiliary Fuel Tank has been reissued in the name of DART Aerospace Ltd. for the AS350 and EC130 and this STC has been added to... Read more

E&B Helicopters receives Bell 407 avionics STC from EASA

E&B Helicopters receives Bell 407 avionics STC from EASA

9-Sep-2010Source: E&B Helicopters

E&B Helicopters Ltd. Avionics Division is proud to announce that we have received an STC from EASA to add to our STC’s from the FAA and TC for an Audible Check Instrument warning system designed for the Bell 407. This brings another level of safety to pilots, is cost effective and easy to install. It... Read more

Goodrich AW139 Rotorblade Ice Protection System receives EASA certification

Goodrich AW139 Rotorblade Ice Protection System receives EASA certification

30-Aug-2010Source: Goodrich

Goodrich Corporation’s (NYSE: GR) rotorblade ice protection system for the AgustaWestland AW139 medium twin-engine helicopter has received certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).  Certifications from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCAA) were also received. The rotorblade ice protection system is part of the AW139’s full ice protection... Read more

Dart announces certification of Robinson R22 & R44 cabin floor protectors

Dart announces certification of Robinson R22 & R44 cabin floor protectors

22-Aug-2010Source: DART Helicopter Services

DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received Transport Canada, FAA and EASA approval of their Clear Cabin Floor Protectors for the R22 & R44 models of helicopters. DART’s Cabin Floor Protectors Kits are made of lightweight, non-warping durable plastic – available in Clear or Black.  These... Read more

Dart announces EASA approval of Apical’s cable cutters for Bell 204, 205, 212 and 412

Dart announces EASA approval of Apical’s cable cutters for Bell 204, 205, 212 and 412

30-Jul-2010Source: DART Helicopter Services

DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their subsidiary partner Apical Industries has received EASA approval of their Cable Cutters Kits for the Bell model 204B, 205A-1, 212, 214B, 214B-1, 412  and 412EP helicopters.  FAA approval has been previously received and Transport Canada approval is pending. Apical’s Cable Cutters Kits provide a means of... Read more

Dart announces EASA Approval for A119 vertical reference bubble window

Dart announces EASA Approval for A119 vertical reference bubble window

29-Jul-2010Source: DART Helicopter Services

DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received EASA approval for their Vertical Reference Bubble Window and Replacement Crew Door Flat Window for the A119/AW119MKII.  Transport Canada and FAA approvals have been previously received. Replacement Window Kits, bubble or flat, require no permanent modification to the crew... Read more

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