Company Website:
http://www.heli-one.ca/
STAVANGER, Norway -- (Business Wire)
The German Federal Police, Bundespolizei (BPOL), has selected Heli-One,
the world’s largest independent provider of maintenance repair and
overhaul (MRO) services, to fully modernize their fleet of 18 Airbus
Helicopters AS332L1 Super Puma aircraft through a NATO/NATO Support and
Procurement Agency (NSPA) contract with proven EFIS and avionics
upgrades from Universal Avionics and other suppliers.
To quickly respond and adapt to a variety of future Police and EU
missions, BPOL needed to rapidly upgrade their AS332L1 fleet with
current, reliable and affordable systems for the cockpit and the cabin.
“Heli-One used their extensive capabilities and experience in avionics,
cockpit, cabin and navigation improvements to provide a comprehensive
platform solution that will enable the fleet to return to service
quickly and perform BPOL’s critical services now and in the future,”
said Anthony DiNota, president, Heli-One.
The Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS) upgrade consists of twin
EFI-890H Displays and Dual UNS 1FW Flight Management System (FMS) from
Universal Avionics. In addition, a Barco multi-function display is
installed together with a Euro Avionics moving map mission system
(Euronav 7). These systems improve pilot awareness and offer the highest
functionality, interface capabilities and flexibility for helicopter
installation.
The modernization program has begun on one AS332L1 with the remainder of
the fleet to follow in quick succession. The work will be completed at
Heli-One’s facility in Stavanger, Norway.
The 215,000 square foot facility is known for its expertise and
experience in supporting the Super Puma platform for operations in
Europe and around the world.
“Drawing on our 16 year relationship with BPOL, we have customized a
service that will reduce turnaround time while maximizing reliability
and mission readiness,” said Anthony DiNota, president, Heli-One.
“Universal Avionics’ EFIS and Dual FMS are established, helicopter
specific, upgrades and will best equip BPOL to perform their vital work.”
These EFIS and avionics upgrades are now available to all customers,
with operational and maintenance training provided by Heli-One. More
information is available at www.heli-one.ca/supported-helicopters/airbus-helicopters/as332-532.
About Heli-One
Heli-One is based in Delta, British Columbia, Canada, and has MRO
operations in Delta, Canada; Stavanger, Norway; Fort Collins, Colorado;
and Rzeszow, Poland. Heli-One’s is the world’s largest independent
helicopter MRO and hold certifications and expertise on a broad range of
airframes and components from major helicopter and engine manufacturers,
including Airbus, Sikorsky, AgustaWestland, Bell, Turbomeca, Pratt &
Whitney and General Electric.
Heli-One is a segment of CHC Helicopter, the operating company of CHC
Group Ltd. (NYSE:HELI).
More about Heli-One: http://heli-one.ca
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Contacts:
Heli-One
MEDIA
Liam Fitzgerald, +1-778-999-2923
Global
Communications
Liam.Fitzgerald@chc.ca
or
INVESTORS
Laura
Campbell, +1-604-232-7316
Director, Investor Relations
Laura.Campbell@chc.ca
Source: Heli-One
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