International Post Show Wrap PDF

LONDON 2013 Helitech
October 10, 2013

Inside: Helitech Reports page 4
Exhibitor Spotlight page 5
International
Images from the Show page 10
Conference Highlights page 20
Turbomeca CEO Q&A page 30
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NEWS Helitech 2013 Hits a

Helitech Leaves Rural
Setting for Big City
Reed Exhibitions is taking
Critical Watershed
something of a punt with this
The success of Helitech’s relocation from Duxford
year’s Helitech, and rivals will airfield to London’s ExCel is inconclusive. Reed has
closely scrutinize its figures. Ever
since its launch in the 1980s,
made the move to raise their game, but do they
Europe’s answer to Heli-Expo has have the belief of the industry with them?
made a feature of its low-key, rural
setting. First at Redhill in Surrey, Commentary by Andrew Drwiega, Heli-Expo, run by Helicopter Associa-
where weather played havoc with International Bureau Chief tion International, the organizer Reed
several days-worth of show-time Helitech’s move away from its “small Exhibitions considered the time right
(remember the feeling of sodden and friendly” venue at the historic and to make such a move. While not a
industrial carpet underfoot?), but impressive museum at Duxford Airfield global competitor to the expanse of
a Churchillian bond developed in Cambridgeshire, part of the fantas- exhibition acreage that is Heli-Expo,
between exhibitor and visitor. tic Imperial War Museum, to the cold- the Helitech event needed to move up
Then to Duxford in Cam- yet-practical international convention a gear in Europe to prevent its domi-
bridgeshire, where visitors may center that is ExCel London, was actu- nation being whittled away by young
have struggled to find bed-and- ally enacted just in time and for sound, pretenders, including HeliUK Expo
breakfast accommodation but long-term commercial reasons. (June 3-4, 2014) and the European
there were definite upsides. With an eye cocked at the interna- Helicopter Show (June 19-21, 2014 at
(Continued on Page 24) tional giant “across the pond” that is Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic.
(Continued on Page 10)
Photo courtesy of Reed Exhibitions
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CONTENTS
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EDITORIAL
Helitech International 2013 Post-Show Wrap Andrew Parker Editor-in-Chief, aparker@accessintel.com
Andrew Drwiega International Bureau Chief, adrwiega@
accessintel.com
Ernie Stephens Editor-at-Large, estephens@accessintel.com
Claudio Agostini Latin America Bureau Chief
Contributing Writers: Rick Adams; Chris Baur; Lee Benson;
Igor Bozinovski; Keith Brown; Keith Cianfrani; Steve Colby; Dan
Deutermann; Peter Donaldson; Ian Frain; Pat Gray; Emma Kelly;
Frank Lombardi; Elena Malova; Vicki McConnell; Robert Moor-
man; Douglas Nelms; Mark Robins; Dale Smith; Terry Terrell;
Richard Whittle.
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above the Oxfordshire countryside, before exhibiting the engine ‘grunt’ in Tara Zaino Graphic Designer
Tony Campana Production Manager,
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DEPARTMENTS AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT

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4 Helitech News Reports

LIST SALES
5 Exhibitor Spotlight Statlistics
Jen Felling ,1-203-778-8700, j.felling@statlistics.com
8 Images from the Show
19 Hot Products at Helitech REPRINTS
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20 Conference Highlights
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34 Exhibitor Directory ACCESS INTELLIGENCE, LLC
Donald A. Pazour Chief Executive Officer
38 Places to Visit Ed Pinedo Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer
Macy L. Fecto Executive Vice President, Human Resources &
Administration
Heather Farley Divisional President, Business Information Group
FEATURES
Sylvia Sierra Senior Vice President of Corporate
Audience Development
Robert Paciorek Senior Vice President/Chief Information Officer
Michael Kraus Vice President of Production & Manufacturing
Steve Barber Vice President, Financial Planning and Internal Audit
Gerald Stasko Vice President/Corporate Controller
Alison Johns Vice President, E-Media, Business Information
24 Helitech Heads for Big City London, Leaves Group
e, Traditional Rural Setting for ExCel

By Andrew Healey
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30 Q&A with Olivier Andries

By Andrew Parker, Editor-in-Chief Access Intelligence, LLC
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NEWS
Tiltrotor, X2 and X3:
Different Strokes at
CAA, Operators Launch
High Speed
With three manufacturers
who are developing high-speed
Oﬀshore Safety Review
Outside of Helitech, the UK’s Civil nal management; the protection of
rotorcraft represented on the Aviation Authority (CAA) has an- passengers and crew; pilot training
panel, the Helitech Internation- nounced plans to review North Sea and performance; and helicopter air-
al 2013 Conference provided helicopter operations together with worthiness. The review will be pub-
an opportunity to gauge the the Norwegian CAA and the Euro- lished in early 2014.
differences in emphasis between pean Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The CAA announcement came a
the AgustaWestland AW609, According to the CAA statement, the day before Avincis Group, Bristow
Sikorsky’s X2 and Eurocopter’s review “will study current operations, Group and CHC unveiled plans to
X3 and their likely effects on previous incidents and accidents and work together to review procedures,
the civil market. offshore helicopter flying in other share best practices and improve safe-
Roberto Garavaglia, countries to make recommendations ty. The joint review will examine pro-
AgustaWestland’s senior vice aimed at improving the safety of off- cesses, training and flight operations,
president for strategy and busi- shore flying.” CAA’s head of flight focusing first on Europe. Other areas
ness development, pointed to operations, Capt. Bob Jones, will lead will include automation, emergency
the AW609’s combination of the review, working closely with Geir equipment and response, human fac-
270-knot speed, 700 nm range Hamre, head of helicopter safety for tors, manufacturing, safety commu-
and pressurized cabin that al- the Norwegian CAA and will be sup- nication and training.
lows it to fly above the weather ported by industry experts and inde- For more training news, visit
at 25,000 feet, calling it “a pendents. The review will focus on www.aviationtoday.com/rw/
phenomenal way of develop- operator decision-making and inter- training
ing the civil market into areas
Avincis Active at Helitech

where today there is no possibil-
ity to operate.”
Significantly, Sikorsky’s sales
director for Europe, Alex Sharp, London-based Avincis Group reached Avincis Group has purchased three
did not conjure visions of X2 agreements with helicopter makers Eurocopter EC225s for its subsidiary
Technology compound coaxial AgustaWestland, Bell Helicopter and Bond Helicopters Australia. Bond
helicopters serving distant rigs. Eurocopter during Helitech, as well as will use the aircraft to support PTTEP
“We see at least the initial engine manufacturer Turbomeca. Australasia’s activities in the Timor
market being almost totally Avincis has placed an order for up Sea (PTTEP Australasia is part of Thai-
military,” he said. “What we to 20 helicopters from Bell, consisting land’s national petroleum exploration
are really seeing driving the of the 429, 412 and 412EPI. The com- and production company).
offshore market,” he continued, pany plans to use the Bell variants According to Eurocopter executive
“is a focus on range as opposed in air medical/life and rescue opera- vice president of global business and
to speed… So we tend to focus tions. services, Dominique Maudet “over 75
on that area and not so much The operator has also purchased percent of the EC225s worldwide are
on what X2 gives us, which is five helicopters from AgustaWest- now back in service.” Further empha-
a lot of speed and performance land. The order includes two AW189s sizing Eurocopter’s pushback on the
at altitude and in really hot intended for offshore missions in the recent incidents, he added that “the
climates, where we see the mili- UK’s North Sea with Avincis subsid- EC225 will be a benchmark in oil and
tary operating.” iary Bond Aviation. The other three gas operations for years to come.”
In contrast, Eurocopter UK helicopters – one AW139 and a pair Turbomeca has inked a global sup-
CEO Markus Steinke said of AW169s – will support EMS opera- port contract with Avincis covering
that the X3 compound heli- tions in Italy. engines in operation with Australian
copter concept demonstrator According to the companies, the Helicopters, Bond Air Services, Bond
was aimed directly at the civil preliminary agreements” for the five Offshore Helicopters and Inaer. The
market. “It is about productiv- helicopters are part of a wider ar- agreement, which totals around 180
ity; we deliver more output in a rangement for up to 16 helicopters engines on 14 different helicopter
given time for a given amount from the AW139, AW169 and AW189 types, includes Turbomeca’s Support
of money,” he said. family. The helicopters will serve in by the Hour (SBH) program for the
Read the full story at various roles, including offshore, Bond and Inaer fleets. Read more at
rotorandwing.com EMS, utility and SAR. www.rotorandwing.com
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Exhibitor Spotlight
Milestone Forges a New Finance Model with AgustaWestland

Announced at Helitech International
2013, the multi-aircraft, multi-year frame-
work agreement between AgustaWestland
and Milestone Aviation Group is a further
indication of the industry’s acceptance of
100 percent lease finance as a business
model and of the young finance compa-
ny’s strengthening position of trust as a
reseller for OEMs. Rotor & Wing caught up
with Milestone’s managing director, Rob-
ert Thor Dranitzke, at the show, where he
said that the agreement involves num-
bers of aircraft “in the dozens” and out-
lined the philosophy that has taken the
company from start-up to $1.5 billion in
lease financing and 100 plus helicopters
placed with more than 20 operators in 23
countries in three years.
Milestone’s focus is entirely on rotor-
craft and its business model began as a conservative one. “We finance what
we call working helicopters,” noted Dranitzke. “So long as there is a con-
tract behind the machine, we are happy to come in and finance it.”
However, as the framework agreement with AgustaWestland indicates,
the company is prepared to take anticipatory positions – options and firm
orders – on in-demand helicopter types to enable operators to react more
quickly to contract opportunities. “As we have become more comfortable
and got a better understanding of the market and what our customers re-
quire, we have felt more comfortable taking bigger positions,” said Dran-
itzke, “but it is still much the smaller portion of our business.”
To protect the value of its assets, Milestone usually insists on power-by-
the-hour maintenance contracts, but not always. “If you are selling avail-
ability as opposed to utilization,” he explained, “it might not make sense. But in the vast majority of cases we require
tip-to-tail PBH because it gives us comfort.” —By Peter Donaldson
For more visit www.milestoneaviation.com and www.agustawestland.com
Donaldson to Protect Bell 525

Bell Helicopter has selected aerospace and defense industry
filtration systems manufacturer Donaldson Aerospace & De-
fense to provide engine protection on the 525 Relentless. The
deal calls for Donaldson to begin supplying transmission oil
filter assemblies for the main rotor gearbox, tail rotor gearbox,
intermediate gearbox and reduction gearbox in 2014. The
Bell 525 will also feature options for inlet barrier filter (IBF)
systems for the GE CT7-2F1 engines and Honeywell RE100
auxiliary power unit. Prototypes of the new IBFs are currently
in the design phase, with delivery scheduled for early 2014.
More: www.donaldsonaerospace-defense.com
rotorandwing.com ■ HELItEcH 2013 5

NEWS
Eurocopter’s UK
Investment Pays Off
NVG Certification Should
During Helitech, Eurocopter’s
Dominique Maudet, executive
vice president of global busi-
Be Faster, Operators Say
ness and services, said that the
manufacturer’s market share in population. Because of the rugged ge-
the UK “was something special ography in some parts of the coun-
in Eurocopter.” try, what is only a 15-minute flight be
With new president and CEO helicopter can be up to seven hours
Guillaume Faury unable to fly by car.
to London as flights were can- In terms of crew resource manage-
celled due to fog, Maudet hosted ment (CRM), Normann said that both
a press briefing in which he the pilot and HEMS crewmember in
emphasized that Eurocopter was the cockpit had NVGs and that even
now a 50/50 helicopter manu- the doctor in the back was given a
facturer/services company. hand-held device: “During a landing
Markus Steinke, managing – all eyes count,” he said.
director of Eurocopter UK, said While the Norwegians have been
that the division had experi- operating with NVGs since 2002, the
enced significant growth and East Anglian Air Ambulance became
change following the buyout Helitech 2013 show floor. Photo by Andrew Drwiega the first UK HEMS operator to certi-
from McAlpine Helicopters fied to use NVGs earlier this year.
(November 2007) and the ac- A range of international operators Bond Air Services director of flight
quisition of Vector Aerospace (in agreed on the second day of Helitech operations Capt. Pete Cummings
June 2011). Said Steinke: “We International 2013 in London that said: “East Anglia have been the first
have invested over £100 million the certification process stipulated to really push for night HEMS. The
in the UK and now have more by authorities to allow helicopter CAA were supportive within their
than 1,500 people working with emergency medical services (HEMS) regulatory framework – and always
us. Half of the UK civil fleet is operators to use night vision goggles erring on the side of caution.” With
Eurocopter. It has paid off.” (NVGs) in Europe needs to be quicker the application process beginning in
Addressing the August 23 and more streamlined. November 2011, a list of consider-
Super Puma crash in which four While all confirmed that safety ations to gain approval was received
people died, Maudet said Euro- had to be the main consideration from the CAA a month later. The CAA
copter understood the pain and whether operators were conducting eventually published its safety direc-
sadness that the accident had day or night missions, it was unani- tive in July 2012 – which included the
caused and had been shocked mously agreed night operations us- requirement to illuminate the final
by the incident. He said that ing NVGs were always safer than not approach area with white light from
while they continued to wait using them. During the conference a height of 500 feet. This required the
for the Air Accident Investiga- those speaking included representa- fitting of a Trakka A800 searchlight
tion Branch (AAIB) to publicly tives from the East Anglian Air Am- onto the front left hand skid. Eventu-
report its findings, the prelimi- bulance (with support provider Bond ally, all points were satisfied and the
nary report to date did not Air Services), Spanish operator Inaer, first night HEMS flight took place on
reveal that a “technical event” DRF Luftrettung from Germany and May 13, 2013. The question raised at
had caused the crash. “We are the Norwegian Air Ambulance. the conference was whether opera-
fully supporting the AAIB,” he “Flying with NVGs is much better tors might soon make use of symbol-
confirmed. In terms of flight than flying without,” said Erik Nor- ogy within the NVGs that would pro-
safety, Maudet said that the mann, manager of flight operations vide them with flight information, as
topic was complex and involved for Norwegian Air Ambulance. In already practiced by military forces
issues such as the size of the 2012, Normann said that his organi- around the world, was generally as-
cabin, the size of the doors and zation had flown 7,757 flight hours, sessed as a step too far given the ex-
windows and the position of or which 1,716 were at night (22 isting certification difficulties. —By
seating. “This is a real global percent) and 1,158 (15 percent) on Andrew Drwiega, International Bureau
issue and I hope it contributes NVGs. In Norway, particularly taking Chief
toward the future safety of into account is position in the North- For more night vision news,
aircraft.” Read more online at ern Hemisphere, darkness is always visit: www.aviationtoday.com/
www.rotorandwing.com a factor in providing a service to the rw/products/night-vision

Exhibitor Spotlight
Vector Aerospace Seeks to Centralize Global MRO Services
As a key maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) pro- Hampshire, southern England, and its recently inked part-
vider with strong helicopter capabilities, Vector Aerospace nership with Sikorsky.
found useful synergies between Helitech 2013 and the On September 25 during Helitech, Vector announced
MRO Europe event held together at the ExCel confer- the handover of two Eurocopter AS332Ls to Starlite Avia-
ence and exhibition center in London’s Docklands. This tion Group in the Middle East. The helicopters are part of
comes as the company seeks to market its international Vector’s Leasing and By the Hour support program.
helicopter and engine component services in a more uni- Vector overhauls components for Sikorsky’s S-76 series
fied manner. and Eurocopter’s AS350 and AS355 families along with
“It has been useful to be able to walk both floors,” Vec- servicing of General Electric’s CT/T58 turboshaft engines.
tor UK’s Lee Booth tells Rotor & Wing. “A lot of the meet- With facilities spread around North America including
ings that I’ve had have been pre-arranged, so it’s nice that Richmond and Langley in British Columbia, Canada plus
everyone manages to get together at one time and you Andalusia, Alabama and Dallas, Texas in the U.S. in addi-
can chalk off several big meetings at one event, especially tion to the UK shops, the company is looking to increase
as we have got such a broad supply chain and customer collaboration between its divisions and promote itself as
base.” “one Vector” at some of the bigger trade shows. —By Peter
The UK end of Vector’s business has been promoting Donaldson
component overhaul at its facility at Almondbank, near For more visit www.vectoraerospace.com
Perth in Scotland, its civil MRO activity at Fleetlands in
PremiAir Offers Alternative London Heliport in Surry

West London Heliport, promising to be the new location for
helicopters heading to the south east of England, is the rebranded
name of PremiAir Aviation International’s Blackbushe airport in
Surrey. The location is 30 miles south west of London.
Graham Avery, PremiAir chairman, was keen to position Black-
bushe as a cheaper alternative to Battersea Heliport with facili-
ties that would offer helicopter owners longer-term options, not
only when visiting London but also when travelling abroad from
one of London’s main international airports. He described this
as a “Land, Park and Go” service and said that alternatives in the
southeast were required.
Avery revealed that a further £250,000 had been provisioned to
invest in developing the infrastructure around the fixed-base op-
erator (FBO) facility, with an emphasis on providing those flying
in and transiting through with whatever they need – including chauffeur driver cars into central London. The London
brand agency Static Fusion, recently associated with a project for London Oxford Airport, has been engaged to contrib-
ute into the project.
He said that discussions were being conducted with neighboring airport Farnborough about how the two might find
ways to mutually benefit each other’s business.
Helicopters could be stored within the 50,000 square feet of hanger space either overnight of for longer periods. The
company promises that “landing fees will be at least a third of the price, and include onward chauffeur travel, of its
closest business aviation neighbor airport.” PremiAir’s management states that there are no restrictions on movements
at the West London Heliport and opening hours are 07:00 hours to 22:00 hours, seven days a week. PremiAir is already
a long established helicopter charter company. —By Andrew Drwiega
For more visit www.premiair.com

(Top left) European Helicopter Association Chairman Vittorio Morassi. (Top right) Cyclic and cockpit on display at ExCel. (Bottom) Crowd gathered in front of the Eurocopter stand. Photos courtesy of Reed
Exhibitions
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(Top) AgustaWestland AW101 in the VVIP variant. (Bottom) Helitech International 2013 featured a number of stands inside ExCel and a static display. Photos courtesy of Reed Exhibitions
rotorandwing.com ■ HELITECH 2013 9

NEWS
New Entrants Could
Take Market Share
Helitech Hits a Critical
According to Dr. Andrew
Black, director and head of
analysis at Hawk Intelligence
Watershed (Continued)
(Continued from Page 1) to join the review group.” Even better,
Source Management, Russian
manufacturers will produce Reed Exhibitions has a fight on its further down the statement it reveals
the largest number of heavy hands even now. It is immediately that the group will initially “focus on
helicopters between 2013 and disadvantaged by the parent com- European operational procedures,” al-
2022, followed by Sikorsky, pany’s decision to pull out of the though it will “explore and adopt best
Boeing and NH Industries. defense sector in May 2008 when it practice from the global industry and
Black also warned that es- sold the large international defense scale its review accordingly.” It affirms
tablished western companies’ shows DSEi, ITEC and LAAD to Clar- that: “It is anticipated the review will
market share could also come ion Events. While the defense sector be conducted under the auspices of
under threat from new entrants in Europe remains in recession this European Helicopter Operators Com-
to the world market, includ- is not such a big problem, but when mittee (EHOC).”
ing India’s HAL and China’s it returns (and it will), other organiz- During the three days of Helitech,
AVIC, with the light military ers will be free to add the military speaking participants included repre-
sector providing them with element into their marketing mix. If sentatives from: the chairman of the
early opportunities. In a mildly they have grown sufficiently by that European Helicopter Association; the
pessimistic presentation on the time, and Reed has not built up He- Rulemaking Officer for EASA Flight
outlook for the rotorcraft sector litech from where it is today, then Standards; and the Certification Di-
– upcoming opportunities and its long-term business success will be rector for the EASA, not to mention a
challenges – Black also told challenged. host of OEM representatives and vari-
Helitech conference attendees There are several factors that Reed ous operators, all of whose experience
that the light civil aircraft sector needs to quickly improve. Buy-in from could have been sought.
has the brightest prospects over big business was at best, half-hearted. An opportunity to launch both of
the 10-year forecast period, fol- From a reporting point of view, it was these initiatives was squandered. Was
lowed by the military medium/ depressing that the venue was not used it because those making the announce-
heavy sector, although even this to break industry-wide news stories at ment weren’t aware of Helitech, or
will be weaker as the wars in the event. On the first day, the Civil thought it did not hold enough sig-
southwest Asia wind down. Aviation Authority (CAA) announced nificance? Conversely how strong and
Demand for medium/heavy that it was to “review offshore heli- wide was Reed’s messaging that should
aircraft in the civil sector will copter operations in the North Sea.” have left no doubt that this was the
continue to be affected by the It will cooperate with the Norwegian right venue from which to make these
recession, he said. CAA and the European Aviation Safety announcements?
However, the industry panel Agency (EASA). With such a wealth of The European Helicopter Associa-
took issue with some of these operators gathered in one location, tion (EHA) also has a role to play in
generalizations. AgustaWest- and despite the fact that it is based how Helitech develops. It needs to
land’s Roberto Garavaglia a few miles away in central London, get behind the event how that Reed
argued that the company’s more nobody thought of making the an- has made this commitment. I have to
detailed model showed that the nouncement directly to the industry say that the conference agenda for all
rapid change in the oil and gas (and a significant number of the spe- three days was regulations-heavy with
support business, for example, cialist aviation press) who were at Ex- attendance patchy. The session on the
with rigs moving up to 300 nm Cel for three days. What an opportu- use of night vision goggles (NVGs)
offshore, would drive the market nity missed to begin the review! among European HEMS operators was
for more capable aircraft. Bell’s Equally culpable in missing an op- one of the best-attended sessions (see
director of marketing and sales portunity was the Bristow Group an- story on page 6). The keynote speech
support, Chuck Evans, argued nouncement, supported by Avincis and on the first morning was more a review
that the need to replace 10,000 CHC Helicopter, that all three “have of matters in progress that a rousing
to 12,000 first generation five- launched a review of safety practices cheer to kick the conference off.
seat turbine helicopters is a big that will deepen their commitment to Work must be done to make next
opportunity for its new SLS. share best practices and consistently year’s event in Amsterdam (October
—By Peter Donaldson operate at the highest possible level 14-16, 2014) a more dynamic and en-
Read the full story online: of safety. The three companies leading gaging occasion for all concerned. No-
www.rotorandwing.com this effort will reach out to other he- body needs a repeat of the decline of
licopter operators to encourage them Helitech Portugal.

Exhibitor Spotlight
Trakka, Thommen in the Spotlight

New competitors have recently enlivened a market dominated by Boe-
ing’s Spectrolab, and Helitech 2013 provided Rotor & Wing with an op-
portunity to examine Thommen’s HSL-1600 and Trakka Corp.’s Trakka-
beam A800 (shown here) – two very different solutions to the same set
of problems.
The HSL-1600 looks the more conventional of the two with its large
diameter parabolic reflector that forms the output of the 1,600-watt short
arc xenon bulb into a beam. A self-contained unit, it has no separate
components except the hand control unit and associated cabling. Step-
per motors move it in elevation and azimuth and digital control enables
faster movement in all directions, “keep out” zones to protect heat-sen-
sitive aircraft equipment such as antennas and precise coordination with camera pods. It can also be removed and
reinstalled without realignment, says the company.
Its other party trick is an integral IR filter that slides around the bulb housing on command, the whole mechanism
remaining inside the searchlight housing.
The Trakkabeam A800 is slimmer in profile, a clue to a different operating principle. Instead of a large diameter reflec-
tor, it shines the short arc xenon bulb’s light through a system of lenses. This, says European sales manager Christian
Steward, provides a much more uniform distribution of light within the beam, eliminating the dark spot at the center
and the peripheral fade associated with reflector searchlights.
Another unique feature of the A800 is its small diameter filter wheel that contains, in addition to an IR filter, an am-
ber filter to improve penetration of fog and a visible red filter. The latter eliminates the vertigo sensation that looking up
at white light can induce in people working underneath the helicopter and having to look up at it, according to Mick
Rennie, key account and service support manager for Europe.
Thommen is more forthcoming about prices, quoting around 40,000 Swiss Francs for an HSL-1600 with white light
and hand control only, rising to 70,000 SF for one with an IR filter and map/camera integration software. Including the
hand controller it weighs 30 kg. Those prices do not include installation, which is aircraft specific and on which the
company is working with integrators.
Trakka doesn’t quote prices but says that the A800 is “competitive,” although slightly more expensive than older vari-
ants of Spectrolab’s lights when considering a basic hand-controlled white light. Searchlight and gimbal weigh 17.88 kg
with a typical system weight of 28.43 kg including all modules.
The company has deals in place with AgustaWestland and Eurocopter to offer the A800 as an approved option
and is working with Bell and Sikorsky. Responding to customer feedback, Trakka is soon to open UK service center.
Alongside others in France, Germany and Italy, units need never leave Europe for servicing. —By Peter Donaldson
For more visit www.trakkacorp.com
Rotorsim AW189 Trainer

Begins Operations in Italy
An AW189 flight training device (FTD) has entered
serviced at AgustaWestland’s Marchetti Training
Academy in Sesto Calende, Italy. AgustaWestland
and CAE joint venture Rotorsim will operate the
FTD. An EASA/ENAC team qualified the device to
FTD Level 2, according to EASA’s CS-FSTD(H). The
Sesto Calende facility will eventually include up
to nine full flight simulators (FFS) and five FTDs.
AgustaWestland reports that the order book for the
AW189 is above 80 units through late September.
For more information, visit
www.agustawestland.com

NEWS
Spidertracks Goes on
Safety Watch
Milestone Acquires Funds
New Zealand’s Spidertracks
(Stand D70) is celebrating its
return to Helitech with a stand
for Bristow Airframes
Eurocopter
featuring its range of portable
Milestone Aviation Group (Stand J50)
GPS tracking units, including
has closed on a $300-million credit
the newly released Spider S5.
facility, to be used for acquiring and
Showcases
When carried aboard a heli-
leasing helicopters valued at $400
copter, Spider relays position
million to affiliates of Bristow Group
information to its website (also
Inc. The assets include Sikorsky S-92,
being shown), from where op-
Support
Eurocopter EC225 and AgustaWest-
erators can view aircraft tracks
land AW189 and AW139 types.
in real time and receive SOS
Said Milestone Chairman and CEO
alerts to phone and e-mail. And
Richard Santulli: “We structured this Eurocopter’s participation in Helitech
with the newly released Spi-
transaction with Bristow and worked will highlight its support and services
dertxt application, aircrew can
together to bring it to completion. activities at Stand P30. Examples will
SMS information to colleagues
The proceeds will allow us to contin- be demonstrated at Stand P30 and
on the ground. A key feature of
ue to support Bristow while diversify- presented during several conferences.
Spidertracks is ‘Watch’. When
ing our sources of capital.” At the indoor static display will be the
activated, the website waits for
Milestone’s capital strategy is fo- EC175 corporate mock-up, together
position reports to be received.
cused on developing diverse sources with some of the latest members of
Should these stop, it automati-
of funding to conservatively grow its its stable – the EC130 T2 Stylence and
cally sends out SOS messages
business and best meet the needs of the EC145 T2, the latter presented in
to any number of individuals
the helicopter community. The com- a passenger transport configuration.
set up in the account. Unlike an
pany has more than $500 million in An EC145 firefighting variant will be
ELT, which needs to survive an
equity capital and has raised $1.8 bil- part of the outdoor display. For more
impact, the Spidertracks system
lion in debt commitments from lead- information, visit Eurocopter on the
does not need the device to
ing banks in North America, Europe web at www.eurocopter.com
function after an impact.
and Asia, as well as insurance compa-
Rated as carry-on equipment,
nies and the US capital markets. The
the Spider does not require a
lessor is also financing a Eurocopter
type certificate. It is designed to
EC225 for Blueway Offshore Norge
be simple to use because, as Spi-
AS. The Norwegian-registered aircraft
dertracks spokesman Luke Mc-
will be used for crew change missions
Carthy says, “in an emergency
to offshore oil and gas platforms in
people shouldn’t have to think
the North Sea. The delivery is the first
about what to do; it should just
since the aircraft was cleared for a full
happen.” For more visit www.
return to flight. For more visit www.
spidertracks.com
milestoneaviation.com

Lightspeed Aviation
Offers Headsets, Apps
Lightspeed Aviation (Stand
L50) is promoting its Ac-
tive Noise Reduction (ANR)
headsets. They offer unique
innovations in comfort, quiet,
clarity, and features such as
Bluetooth connectivity, battery
auto-off, and the first ever iPod/
iPad headset app, christened
Flightlink, which turns your
Apple device into a cockpit voice
recorder. More at www.light-
(Above) Greater Manchester Police MD902 Explorer lands at Helitech 2011 in Duxford. (Top right) FLIR camera mounted on an
speedaviation.com AgustaWestland AW189 mock-up at the static display in Duxford. Photos by Andrew Parker, Editor-in-Chief
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NEWS
Donaldson Filters Of-
fer Salt-Free Diet for
Sikorsky Highlights S-76
Various Applications
Visit Stand L41 to discover
how Donaldson Aerospace &
SARA Tech Demonstrator
Defense’s Inlet Barrier Filter
(IBF) systems keep corrosive salt
away from your engines. Salt-
laden environments degrade
a turboshaft engine’s perfor-
mance, raise maintenance costs
and impair helicopter capa-
bilities. Ingested salt combines
with the sulfur by-product of
the combustion process and tur-
bine heat to corrode blades and
other components, and increase
exhaust gas temperatures. This
can hamper missions that
feature low-flying and hover
maneuvers over open ocean,
coastal regions and inshore
regions – from firefighting, off-
shore transport and search and
rescue (SAR) to anti-submarine
and port-security patrols. Subse-
quent engine washing needs to
be aggressive and maintenance
and overhaul costs climb. Re-
cent testing demonstrated that
Donaldson filters are highly ef-
fective at stopping salt particles Sikorsky autonomous research aircraft (SARA) near the company’s Development Flight Center in Florida. Courtesy of Sikorsky Aircraft
at the surface and at protecting
the healthy performance of your By Andrew Healey reliability, and ultimately make un-
engines. With a 4,500-hour manned missions by helicopters and
life, they are available factory- Sikorsky Aircraft (Stand E60) will pro- VTOL aircraft of all sizes (more) af-
direct or by retrofit to a wide mote its Matrix Technology research fordable.”
range of helicopters. Read more program, launched during the sum- One ambition is to transform the
at www.donaldson.com mer to develop systems and software loss rate for unmanned aircraft, cur-
that will improve flight safety for all rently averaging one per 1,000 hours,
MD Helicopters Part- types of VTOL aircraft. to one per 100,000. “Robust architec-
ners with Universal Matrix Technology aims to give ture, multi-level contingency man-
both rotary and fixed-wing VTOL air- agement and advanced system intel-
Avionics on Explorer craft the level of system intelligence ligence algorithms will enable this
Universal Avionics (Stand needed to complete complex mis- transformation,” said Miller.
N80) will show its Airborne sions with minimal human oversight, An S-76 is dedicated to the rapid
Datalink System, the UniLink even at low level. flight testing of software and hard-
UL-801 communications man- “VTOL pilots increasingly will be- ware, including multi-spectral sen-
agement unit (CMU), approved come mission managers (and) will sors, that were previously restricted
for helicopters. The corporation feel comfortable letting the aircraft to the systems integration labs at
is also partnering with MD He- fly itself,” says Mark Miller, Sikorsky’s Sikorsky’s Connecticut headquarters.
licopters in a two-year program vice president of research and engi- When not in flight, the aircraft can
to design and build a NextGen neering. be configured as its own simulator to
flight deck for the MD Explorer “Matrix will provide order-of- develop and test autonomy software
Find out more on the web at magnitude improvements in system and hardware. For more informa-
www.uasc.com intelligence to ensure high levels of tion, visit www.sikorsky.com

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NEWS
Frasca Devices Take
Flight in Aberdeen
Bell Focuses on 429
Frasca International (Stand
G14) says that Bristow Helicop-
ters has received dual qualifica-
Expansion in Europe
By Andrew Healey
tion for its Sikorsky S-76 full
flight simulator (FFS).
It will be the third certified
helicopter device under JAA,
with both Level B FFS and Level
III flight training device (FTD)
approval. The two others are
Bristow’s S-92 FFS and Euro-
copter EC225 FFS, also built
by Frasca, which qualified in
2011. Bristow Academy in Ab-
erdeen employs the simulators
to support training requirements
for its global fleet. All three
units feature six-axis electric
motion base, TruVision Global
visual system with custom Bell Helicopter is showcasing the 429 to European operators during Helitech International 2013. Photo courtesy of Bell
databases and wrap around
display system. Find out more
Explore Bell Helicopter’s 429 light wide, optional rear clam-shell doors
at www.frasca.com
twin, both on static display at Stand and can seat seven passengers and
E10 and outside the exhibition hall, one crewmember on crashworthy
SkyTrac Offers Flight where a second airframe will be seats. Other safety features include
Following/Satcom, available for flight demonstrations collective-mounted throttles, dam-
and Then Some throughout the show. Yet to make age tolerant hub and rotor system,
SkyTrac’s (Stand K84) line-up a deep impact in the UK, the 429 is and “outstanding” one engine inop-
of flight following and satel- pitched squarely at the para-public erative (OEI) performance, according
lite communication solutions market and delivers “exceptional to the company. Bell’s 429 is also the
include the portable data-only speed, range, hover performance first helicopter certified through the
DSAT-300, a fully installed and enhanced safety margins, with MSG-3 Reliability Centered Mainte-
ISAT-200R that is voice and comfort and cost management un- nance (RCM) process resulting in re-
data capable, and the new matched by any other aircraft in its duced costs for operators.
ISAT-200A. SkyTrac’s latest category.” Besides the 429, Bell is also sure to
product incorporates flight data The 429 is certified for single- and attract interest with new models such
monitoring capabilities such dual- pilot IFR operations with GPS as the 525 Relentless and the aircraft
as a built in accelerometer and Wide Area Augmentation System that marks its return in force with the
exceedance reporting. (WAAS) capabilities that enable point- Short Light Single (SLS) to a sector it
The ISAT-200A, SkyTrac’s in-space approaches down to 250 once dominated, and with updates
FOQA/FDM solution, pro- feet. Bell’s BasiX-Pro integrated glass to established machines, such as the
vides increased connectivity to cockpit avionics feature either two or 407GX. For more information stop
on-board systems that can be three multi-function displays, a dual by Stand E10 or visit Bell online at
monitored and configured for digital three-axis autopilot and an in- www.bellhelicopter.com
exceedance detection and report- tegrated electronic data recorder.
ing. This information can be Performance wise, the aircraft
viewed in SkyWeb, the compa- boasts a 150-knot (278 km/h) maxi-
ny’s web-based asset manage- mum speed, a range of more than 400
ment, mapping and reporting nm (741 km), and the ability to hover
program, or downloaded to a at more than 11,000 feet (3,438 m)
memory stick. Read more at outside ground effect.
www.skytrac.ca The cabin has 204 cubic feet (5.78
cubic meters) of usable volume, fea-
tures side doors 60 inches (152 cm) Lincs & Notts MD902 air ambulance at Helitech 2011.

NEWS
Helispares Zeros In on
European Markets
ADAC HEMS: Training with
Helispares (Stand N40) has
teamed up with Freedom Aero
and Can West components to
Real-World Experience
Full flight simulation for smaller he- strate proficiency by integrating cog-
offer their services into Europe.
licopter types (the Eurocopter EC135 nitive and motor skills in operation-
Freedom Aero is a repair sta-
and EC145, for example) mainly used ally realistic scenarios; training that
tion specializing in starter gen-
in HEMS and law enforcement may reflects the dynamically changing
erator overhaul and exchange
still be a novelty, but demand is grow- environment of a pilot.
and, together with Helispares,
ing by the day. Only a few simulation As major operator in the European
“offers competitively priced
centers worldwide offer this service. HEMS market with a fleet of over
flat-rate exchange deals across
ADAC HEMS Academy (Stand M80) 50 helicopters (EC135, EC145 and
many types of turbine helicopter
operates the world’s only EC145 FFS BK117), ADAC is not just a simulator
starter generators.” Freedom
and offers mission and safety proce- operator. “Everything we do is driven
also has some “interesting”
dure training on both EC135 & EC145 by hands-on experience.” Find out
special repair schemes for the
devices. Training procedures demon- more at www.hems-academy.de
Eurocopter AS350/355 series.
Can West Components spe-
cializes in component overhaul
and repair and Helispares is
authorized to distribute Can
West’s services. Together they
offer “deals on cargo hook
overhaul repair and exchange
and also helicopter accessories
such as Bell 212 window wiper
converters.” Helispares has
also added drivetrain, acces-
sories and instruments to its
AS350/355 exchange pool,
enabling it to better support
its Eurocopter operators. Visit
www.helispares.com
(Above) MD900 Explorer parked at the static display at Helitech 2011 in Duxford, UK. (Below) Attendees to Helitech 2011 peruse the
lineup of helicopters on display during the last iteration of the European show. Photos by Andrew Parker, Editor-in-Chief

FEC Portable LED Helipad Lights
The FEC Portable LED Helipad Lights are an advanced battery powered, re-chargeable, mi-
croprocessor controlled light designed for rapid deployment in temporary and emergency
situations to provide safe and effective marking.
The lights have a number of operating modes: steady visible or infrared (IR), steady visible
and infrared and a number of flash patterns in the above combinations. Compatible with
Night Vision Goggles (NVG) and an option for stealth operations with infrared emission
only. Each light is populated with Green, White & Blue visible LED’s plus Infrared LED’s
– program as required.
Manufactured in robust ABS and acrylic enclosures with stainless steel fittings for
durability and long life the lights are sealed to IP65 rating. Supplied as a set of up to
10 in a robust aluminum ‘flight’ case which incorporates a power supply to simultaneously charge all fitted lights.
The power source may either be 110/230V AC or 12-24VDC with cables supplied and connected for both and stored
in the case. FEC’s Portable LED Helipad Lights are on display at Helitech International Exhibition Stand E6. In the
meantime, to learn more e-mail fraser@fecheliports.com or visit www.fecheliports.com
HeliSAS™ for Bell 206 and 407 Available Through Aeronautical Accessories
Aeronautical Accessories’ new 2013 Product Catalog features the Cobham HeliSAS™ au-
topilot for Bell 206 and Bell 407 models. The two-axis attitude hold/attitude command
flight control system significantly reduces pilot workload and allows pilots to perform
many cockpit functions hands-free. HeliSAS’ Stability Augmentation System (SAS) en-
hances flight stability by providing precise control during all modes of flight, regardless
of wind conditions or aircraft center of gravity.
The system has been approved for use in China by the Civilian Aviation Administra-
tion of China (CAAC), Brazil by the Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC), and
in Europe by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). Validations are in work for
Canada and Russia with approvals expected 3rd quarter 2013.
With more than 100 systems installed in the United States, Australia, and South
America, the HeliSAS Autopilot has been well received. Aeronautical Accessories highlights the HeliSAS Autopilot
as a key product offering to enhance safety and mission capabilities. The system is available in stock and ready for
shipment.
For more information on the HeliSAS Autopilot Kit, please visit Aeronautical Accessories online at www.aero-access.
com or call 1-800-251-7094 to speak with an Aeronautical Accessories representative.
Aero Dynamix Achieves QPL Certification

The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has approved Aero Dynamix, Inc. for addi-
tion to the qualified products list (QPL) for MIL-DTL-7788 integrally illuminated panels.
Aero Dynamix’s proprietary, in-house panel design and production capabilities include:
state-of-the-art illumination design and testing technologies essential for effective light
balancing of each illuminated panel produced; laser-etching capabilities for each illu-
minated panel to guarantee superior text clarity and legibility in all lighting conditions;
and a robotic paint facility to ensure consistency of paint application. Aero Dynamix’s
business philosophy stresses timely, professional response to customer requests using a
system of defined processes that ensure a finished panel meets or exceeds customer requirements. Aero Dynamix is the
industry leader and principle innovator of integrated Night Vision Imaging Systems (NVIS) solutions for commercial
and military aircraft. Aero Dynamix has a wide array of optional equipment with the best solutions and exceptional
customer support for all your Night Vision requirements. Let Aero Dynamix be your one-stop-shop for night vision and
integrally illuminated panel solutions. Contact Aero Dynamix today at sales@aerodynamix.com for more informa-
tion or to request a quote, or visit www.aerodynamix.com

Conference Highlights
Speakers from EASA, SESAR and CHC to
Headline Helitech 2013 Conference
plementation of IFR procedures for helicopter op-
erations using GPS and EGNOS” – allowing pilots
to keep flying in low visibility conditions.
The closing speaker, Capt. Carlos de la Cruz,
HEMS pilot at INAER, will close with an operator’s
perspective on projects in which INAER is involved
and INAER’s interest in deploying IFR procedures
using GPS and EGNOS.
Night-time Helicopter Emergency Operations is
the theme for the second day of the Helitech In-
ternational conference and it will be moderated
Rotor & Wing International Bureau Chief Andrew Drwiega (shown sitting at far left) chaired the 2011
Helitech Conference, which focused on the role of the offshore wind farm industry.
by Gerry Hermer, aviation consultant at East An-
glian Air Ambulance (EAAA).
A three-day rotorcraft conference will be one of the main Tim Page, chief executive at EAAA, will open the
draws at this year’s Helitech (September 24-26), being first session. His organization “recently became the first
staged for the first time at the ExCeL in London, UK. It emergency service operation to be granted permission
is being run in association with the European Helicopter to fly during the hours of darkness. He will explain the
Association (EHA). process that led to that decision. A European perspective
The theme for the opening session is “The Future for will be given by Capt. Carlos de la Cruz, who will focus
the Rotorcraft Sector.” Vittorio Morassi, Chairman of the on Spanish night-time operations including the use of
European Helicopter Association (EHA), will moderate NVGs.
the session, with the keynote address being delivered by During the afternoon the agenda changes again, this
Dr. Norbert Lohl, certification director of the European time to Rulemaking - Open Issues moderated by the Brit-
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), who will address the fu- ish Helicopter Association’s (BHA) chief executive Peter
ture in terms of opportunities and challenges, put into Norton. This will include operations and flight crew li-
perspective by examining European initiatives and the censing rules relevant for helicopter operations. Peter
regulatory environment. Moeller, flight operations manager, Rotor Wing at Lux-
Following this Carlo Borghini, deputy executive direc- embourg Air Ambulance, will then present “The chal-
tor of the Single European Sky Air Traffic Management lenges ahead – Flight & Duty Time Limitations” followed
Research (SESAR) Joint Undertaking, will discuss SESAR by Gerhard Wittmann of ADAC discussing “The Chal-
initiatives and milestones, including: ‘the progressive lenges Ahead – Helicopter Emergency Medical Services
adoption of enabling technology to 2020 and beyond; and Public Interest Sites.”
industry/OEM collaboration in design and manufacture The theme on the final day will be “Business Chal-
of low-cost, low-power, light weight communications and lenges and Opportunities.” Speakers include Dr. Andrew
navigation and surveillance equipment to encourage early Black, director and head of Analysisat Hawk Associates,
adoption; certification standards and those best-equipped who will present a market forecast for the rotorcraft sec-
and best-served in certain types of airspace.” tor looking at sales, values, after-market as well as sector
Sigmund Lockert, deputy manager of flight operations trends and new sector/market opportunities. A session
at CHC Helicopter, will then address the Single European and subsequent panel on “Financing the Future” will in-
Sky as it affects the rotorcraft sector. The EHA has been rep- clude Aoife O’Sullivan, partner at Kennedys Aviation; Ja-
resenting the rotorcraft users in some of the 300 projects son Kmiecik, chief appraiser at HeliValues; and Andrew
within SESAR’s program. Outcomes will affect rotorcraft Woolfson, vice president for Europe, Middle East & Af-
operations both operationally and in terms of equipment. rica at AirFinance.
The final speakers are Marc Torres, air navigation con- Audience participation will be encouraged through
sultant at Pildo Labs, who will examine the ongoing “im- panel discussions and Q&A sessions.

Conference Schedule
Tuesday, Sept. 24: Operators Experience
15:40 - 16:00, South Gallery Rooms
Why is INAER interested in deploying IFR procedures us-
Keynote Address ing GPS and EGNOS?
14:05 - 14:25, South Gallery Rooms Moderator: Vittorio Morassi
A vision for the future of the rotorcraft sector, the op- Speaker: Capt. Carlos de la Cruz, HEMS Pilot, INAER
portunities and the challenges, against the backdrop of
ongoing European-wide initiatives and the regulatory
environment.
Moderator: Vittorio Morassi, Chairman, European Heli-
Wednesday, Sept. 25:
copter Association
Speaker: Dr. Norbert Lohl, Certification Director, Euro-
pean Aviation Safety Agency The Case for Introducing the First
Night Helicopter Emergency Med-
Single European Sky Air Traffic ical Services Operations in the UK
Management Research (SESAR) – 10:35 - 10:50, South Gallery Rooms
The East Anglian Air Ambulance operation is the first
Initiatives and Milestones such service in the UK to receive permission for night-
14:25 - 14:45, South Gallery Rooms time missions. This session is an opportunity to learn
The progressive adoption of enabling technology to 2020 from the EAAA experience.
and beyond. Industry/OEM collaboration in design and Moderator: Gerry Hermer, Aviation Consultant, East An-
manufacture of low-cost, low-power, light weight com- glian Air Ambulance
munications, navigation and surveillance equipment to Speaker: Tim Page, Chief Executive, East Anglian Air
encourage early adoption. Ambulance
Moderator: Vittorio Morassi
Speaker: Carlo M. Borghini, Deputy Executive Director,
SESAR Joint Undertaking Achieving the First UK Approval
and the First Few Months of Op-
Accessing the Single European Sky erations
– Issues for the Rotorcraft Sector Moderator: Gerry Hermer
14:45 - 15:05, South Gallery Rooms Speakers: Capt. Pete Cummings, Director of Flight Op-
More than 300 projects are initiated within SESAR’s pro- erations, Bond Air Services
gram to increase air traffic efficiency, increase flight safe- Capt. Alex Stobo, Head of Flight Operations, Bond Air
ty and reduce cost. Airspace users, including rotorcraft Services
via the European Helicopter Association, are engaged in
various projects. The outcome will affect future helicop-
ter operations both with respect to concept of operation
and equipage.
Contrasting Experiences Across
Moderator: Vittorio Morassi Europe
Speaker: Sigmund Lockert, Deputy Manager, Flight Op- 10:50 - 12:15, South Gallery Rooms
erations, CHC Helicopter Experience in time and difficulty in gaining Night HEMS
approval. Modifications to the helicopters to enable
Night HEMS. In particular the debate of the value of
Next Steps – Implementation of white light and night vision goggles.
IFR Procedures for Helicopter Speaker: Capt. Pete Cummings, Director of Flight Opera-
tions, Bond Air Services
Operations using GPS and EGNOS Moderator: Gerry Hermer
Helicopter operations today are very constrained by
meteorological conditions. But new Instrument Flight
procedures enabled by GPS and EGNOS will allow heli- Night HEMS Operations in Spain
copters to keep flying in low visibility conditions. They 11:15 - 11:35, South Gallery Rooms
enable operators to fly very accurate trajectories, mini- Moderator: Gerry Hermer
mizing the risk of controlled flight into terrain.
Speaker: Capt. Carlos de la Cruz, HEMS Pilot, INAER
Moderator: Vittorio Morassi
Speaker: Marc Torres, Air Navigation Consultant, Pildo
Labs

Night HEMS Ops in Germany Industry Discussion On the Way
Forward
Moderator: Gerry Hermer 15:10 - 16:10, South Gallery Rooms
Speaker: Capt. Harald Weber, HEMS Pilot and NVG ap- Discussion on the issues and potential solutions for the
pointee, DRF Luftrettung rotorcraft sector, plus audience Q&A.
Moderator: Peter Norton
Night HEMS Ops in Norway

Moderator: Gerry Hermer
Speaker: Erik Normann, Manager Flight Operations,
Thursday, Sept. 26:
Norweigian Air Ambulance
Outlook: Upcoming Opportunities

Panel: The View Across Europe and Challenges
12:10 - 12:45, South Gallery Rooms 10:35 - 10:55, South Gallery Rooms
Session speakers will consider the critical issues around Civil rotorcraft market drivers and key issues shaping the
gaining permission for night HEMS operations and the future, e.g. integration of fixed wing and rotorcraft, im-
ongoing operational challenges, plus audience Q&A. pact of SESAR and new technology.
Moderator: Gerry Hermer Moderator: Dominic Perry, News Editor, Flightglobal
Speakers: Capt. Carlos de la Cruz, HEMS Pilot, INAER Speaker: Dr. Andrew Black, Director and Head of Analy-
Capt. Pete Cummings, Director of Flight Operations, sis, Hawk Associates
Bond Air Services
Erik Normann, Manager Flight Operations, Norweigian
Air Ambulance
Willy Sigl, Rulemaking Officer, EASA Flight standards Industry Panel Discussion/Q&A
Capt. Alex Stobo, Head of Flight Operations, Bond Air 10:55 - 11:45, South Gallery Rooms
Services Moderator: Dominic Perry
Capt. Harald Weber, HEMS Pilot and NVG appointee, Speakers: Chuck Evans, Director of Marketing and Sales
DRF Luftrettung Support, Bell Helicopter
Roberto Garavaglia, Senior Vice President, Strategy and
Business Development, AgustaWestland
EASA – The Medium Term Agenda Michael Hampton, Managing Director, Capital Air Ser-
14:05 - 15:35, South Gallery Rooms vices
Overview of the new operations and flight crew licensing Alex Sharp, Sales Director, Europe, Sikorsky
rules relevant for helicopter operations. Active and future Markus Steinke, Managing Director, Eurocopter UK Ltd
helicopter-specific rulemaking tasks, including public in-
terest sites, offshore operations, HEMS, flight-time limi-
tations, single-engine helicotpers, HV diagram, powered
lift and vibration health monitoring.
Moderator: Peter Norton, CEO, British Helicopter Asso-
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HELITECH HEADS
Exhibitor Roundup
BIG CITY LONDON

Leaves Traditional Rural
Setting for ExCel
The following summaries starting on page 18 are compiled from information that
various exhibitors provided to Rotor & Wing heading into Helitech. For more details,
visit www.helitechevents.com and www.rotorandwing.com
By Andrew Healey

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Then, in 2010, the final Portuguese experiment heralded something of a coup: original show director Sue Bradshaw
was replaced by a team from the Reed Exhibitions.
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Immediately after Helitech 2011, the decision was made to forsake tranquil Duxford for the throbbing heart of
London.
If as a seasoned visitor you have never been to ExCel, in the capital’s east end and in sight of the Olympic stadium,
you will feel right at home. It is like every other convention center in the world. You can expect easy access to lots of
accommodation, proper toilets, potentially reliable wi-fi connections and plenty of food outlets.
Owned by an Abu Dhabi firm, ExCel is marketed as London’s largest exhibition venue. It boasts six hotels with
1,400 rooms, 3,700 parking spaces and a full 100,000 square meters (more than 1 million square feet) of rentable
space. Helitech will take up less than a quarter of this area and, by the way, will share the rest with a conference and
exhibition on MRO and Europe’s largest fiber-optic communications event.
So familiar old Helitech faces something of an acid test. How will the 2013 attendance figures stack up? Exhibitors
have been promised a lot. Success will prove a very big point for Reed. It will do much to ensure the show’s survival
and, incidentally, serve as a testament to the resilience of the rotorcraft sector.
If they are disappointed, will Reed bear faith for another two years? Or will the likes of Heli UK Expo, AeroExpo UK,
the European Helicopter Show and The Helicopter Show get the opportunity to fight over the scraps?
Not Just an Aircraft Cover

From the Mediterranean island of Corsica comes Aerobache (Stand P19), a specialist provider of protective covers for
airframes and canopies.
The fabrics for these covers are not only anti-UV treated, but they constitute a genuine barrier to ultra-violet ray
penetration, thereby preventing damage to Perspex canopies as well as protecting aircraft upholstery. They are also
100 percent waterproof.
The covers are fleece-lined to avoid damage and scratching from seams, and are light in color to reflect the heat that
can damage instruments and deform canopies (also available in green for military aircraft). Fabrics are lightweight for
portability and the cutting process ensures that each element fits tightly and will not flap or rub in the wind. Engine
exhausts are protected with heat-resistant fabrics.
All the elements are removable and are secured by easy-to-fit Velcro straps to ensure the best possible fit, thereby
protecting against wind and ensure water run-off without pooling. The seams are sealed with a special resin to ensure
they too are watertight. For more information visit www.aerobache.com
Fastfin “Pays for Itself” on Bells

EASA has certified BLR Aerospace’s FastFin tail rotor enhance-
ment and stability system for the Bell 412 series. The approval
adds to those already held for the Bell 204, 205, and 212 models.
Meet with BLR at Stand D30 during the show.
BLR’s flagship FastFin enables performance improvements in
useful load, wind azimuth tolerance and hover stability for Bell
medium variants.
“European operators have been asking for this certification
and we are pleased to further expand the reach of this remark-
able technology,” said Dave Marone, vice president of sales and
marketing for BLR Aerospace. “With FastFin installed, Bell 412
operators can realize significant increases in useful load, in some cases as much as 1,250 pounds.”
Operators can also expect a return on their investment in FastFin. Says Marone: “Helicopters can carry more while
flying the same number of hours, or accomplish the same amount of work in fewer flight hours. It’s a powerful profit-
ability lever.”
During Helitech, Bell medium operators should visit the BLR’s stand (#D30) to pick up a return on investment
(ROI) analysis customized for their own fleets. It will illustrate the payback period and the savings they can expect
in subsequent years.
Bell 212s are popular throughout Europe – BLR estimates that more than 100 Bell 204s, 205s and 212s are active,

alongside several hundred additional AgustaWestland and Bell mediums. BLR is completing STCs for those aircraft.
In 2010, Bell Helicopter made FastFin standard equipment on the new Bell 412EP and, today, more than 550
FastFin systems are operating worldwide, supporting missions ranging from airborne law enforcement and HEMS to
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heli-skiing and offshore oil transport.
The system includes two parallel stall strips on the tail-boom and a reshaped vertical fin. The strips optimize air-
flow around the tail-boom, dramatically improving tail rotor efficiency and wind azimuth tolerance. The complete
system reduces operating costs, cycle fatigue in structures and demands on the tail rotor’s rotating components. For
more information visit www.blraerospace.com
Breeze-Eastern’s Focus on Customer Support

Steady improvements in overhaul and repair turnaround times at Breeze-Eastern (Stand
K21) represent an important element of a broader customer support improvement initia-
tive, according to the company. Breeze-Eastern is improving turnaround times by more
than 50 percent over the past year, while overhauling its Customer Support organization
with new leadership, an expanded team and a new 24-hour support line.
The improved turnaround times “are the result of a long-term, sustained effort,” noted
Breeze-Eastern President Brad Pedersen (shown here). “Our more recent efforts have been
to invest in staff and material necessary to respond even more rapidly and further im-
prove the customer experience.”
A new customer service phone number allows operators to speak directly with a Breeze-
Eastern expert who can help or direct the call to the appropriate support, 24 hours a day.
“The key is being proactive and responsive to customer requirements,” said VP Contracts and Customer Support
Mike Koons. “We need to demonstrate change and let customers experience (the) improvements first-hand.” For
more information visit www.breeze-eastern.com
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Lead-Acid Makes a Comeback
Concorde Battery (Stand G70) has secured FAA, Transport Canada and Brazilian
approvals to replace the standard nickel cadmium battery in the AgustaWest-
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land AW139 with a higher capacity sealed lead acid device. The move comes
as a response to feedback from AW139 operators concerned with slow engine
starts from the standard Ni-Cad power source. The lead acid substitute is con-
structed with additional plates and designed for increased cranking power,
faster starts and less engine wear.
Concorde sealed lead acid batteries are claimed to be a more economical
solution to Ni-Cd, “with no maintenance requirements and reduced cost per
flight hour.” Sealed lead acid technology does not have a memory and does
not require unique charging equipment. The batteries are HAZMAT exempt,
proven safe and reliable with no risk of thermal runaway. For more informa-
tion visit www.concordebattery.com
Introducing Bearpaw from DART

DART Aerospace (Stand K60) has launched a Bearpaw Kit for the BK117/EC145,
to provide balance and stability when landing or taking off in soft terrain.
With a utility basket for the types ready to go as well, the company says it is
opening up the possibilities for BK117 operators, making it easier for them to
bid on utility contracts. Great Slave Helicopters President Jeff Denomme says
that DART listens. “(The team) works closely with GSH to provide superior
products that will help us complete our missions safely and efficiently.”
Bearpaw is made of high-density polymer that resists cracking, chipping and
breaking, and its one-piece machined construction ensures consistent and de-
liberate load transfer. Bearpaw has received approval from Transport Canada
and EASA, with FAA approval, “expected shortly.” For more information visit www.dartaero.com
Gama Spreads Its Wings

Two years after moving into Fairoaks Airport – that green and pleasant field to the southwest of Heathrow Airport
– the helicopter division of Gama Aviation (Stand E71) boasts a full set of approvals and a strategy to win over the
corporate owner. According to Harry Lees, managing director, “with nine Sikorsky S-76s under our care we are already
the largest service center for the type in the UK. We currently maintain a single AW139 and are actively targeting
both those and its larger cousin, the AW169.” Located a mere ten minutes flight time from London’s Battersea Heli-
port, Fairoaks has always been a favorite for helicopter activity. The familiar Alan Mann Group is long-since gone but
Gama Engineering, which took over most of the AM facilities and brought in a new management team, is now es-
tablished as an EASA Part 145 maintenance facility and FAA-approved repair station. Among other approvals it holds
military DAOS (with its civil equivalent Part 21J) Part M continuing airworthiness and Part 21G production.
Regular Gama helicopter clients include Starspeed, Castle Air, TAG (at nearby Farnborough) and, through prime
contractor FBHeliservices, the Army Air Corps at Middle Wallop.
Construction on a new 50,000-square-foot hangar was due to start at show-time, with completion scheduled for
next summer. For more information visit www.gamaengineering.co.uk
Targeting the HNI*

Luvair (Stand P51) describes itself as the global leader in VIP helicopter operations on super yachts around the world.
It will also be hosting Nigel Watson Ltd. consultancy services, a company experienced in the field of integrating air-
craft aboard luxury yachts.
Says Nigel Watson: “We want to see how we are received as a private operator with VVIP and luxury yacht ex-
perience.” The firm currently operates two Eurocopter EC155s in the London area, one each from Blackbushe and

Stansted. An EC145 is based in the South of France and another EC145 and an AS365N3 fly from two of the largest
private yachts in the world.
“We manage a team of twenty pilots and technicians from the Isle of Man,” Watson continues. “It balances expe-
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rienced IFR captains, with extensive multi-crew operating time, with junior co-pilots (albeit commercial rotary with
instrument ratings). I am keen to provide opportunities for inexperienced aircrew and, with client support, this we
are successfully doing.”
Watson adds that the company operates globally, “from London, Germany, South of France, Caribbean and this
past year, New York and California. Our operations are dictated by the positions of the yachts that we fly from.”
*High Net-worth Individual
Multiflight Fleet Stands at Five Eurocopter

AS365 Dauphins
Multiflight (Stand M41) continues to expand its helicopter operation with five
Eurocopter AS365 Dauphins now on the books. As part of its contract with
Great North Air Ambulance Service it manages, crews and maintains three
Dauphins at two locations in northern England. For more information visit
www.multiflight.com
Premiair: Back from the Brink

UK operator Premiair (Stand G30) plans to make a splash at ExCel, unveiling a new CEO and management team and
aiming to re-establish itself as a high-end helicopter charter and management provider. For long the butt of industry
speculation that it was close to extinction, the business has emerged from six months of financial reorganization
with a single UK presence (at Blackbushe Airport, to the west of London) and news of further developments.
Chairman and CEO Graham Avery explains that, “we have consolidated our maintenance and support services,
including AOC, Part 145 Engineering, airworthiness, design and modification, here at Blackbushe. We will continue
to offer an extensive range of premium executive helicopter charter and management services, as well as pilot train-
ing and the provision of pilots to police air support units.”
In addition, he continued, “we have acquired an international training organization, to be known as PALS, which
boasts the most comprehensive library of aviation computer-based training content in the world.”
Premiair has renamed its helicopter site at Blackbushe the West London Heliport, which will offer its VIP customers
fuel, short and long term parking, hangar space, aircraft cleaning – and a full concierge and limousine service to Lon-
don. It is seeking a long-term sponsor for the facility, which will operate independently from the Premiair name
Concludes Avery: “The Premiair brand has long been synonymous with quality of service, reliability and trust. (We
now have) the vision and resources to provide our customers with an unparalleled range of products and services.”
For more information visit www.premiair-aviation.com
Get Your R66 Here, Folks

Sloane Helicopters (Stand H50) will display Robinson’s turbine R66. Compared to its piston predecessors, the new
model offers improved performance, a larger cabin, a fifth rear seat and a large baggage compartment.
The AgustaWestland and Robinson dealer will be exhibiting its range of engineering services, including mainte-
nance, component overhaul and avionics. Sloane will also showcase the AW109SP GrandNew (see photo on page 16
during Helitech, and reports placing deposits on a number of AW169s for the EMS and VIP/corporate roles.
The Sloane Flying School offers flight training from ab initio to professional qualifications. Courses include PPL
(H), CPL (H), Instrument Rating, Flight Instructor, Type and Night Rating. Information about the company’s Flight
Navigation Procedures Trainer II simulator will also be available. For more information visit Sloane Helicopters on-
line at www.sloanehelicopters.com

Q&A With Turbomeca
Turbomeca CEO Interview
CEO Oliver Andries

Olivier Andries, CEO of Turbomeca (Stand C20), spoke with Rotor &
Wing in the lead-up to Helitech 2013 to find out what the engine
OEM is bringing to the show and other recent developments.
By Andrew Parker, announcement at the Paris Air Show. been looking forward to working
Editor-in-Chief Bell is going to communicate about with Bell, and so we have the ap-
their short light single, so this is go- petite to seize this opportunity. A
Rotor & Wing: What is your ing to also be an important part of company like Turbomeca needs to
focus at Helitech? Helitech. have a diversified portfolio of heli-
copter manufacturer customers. For
Olivier Andries: Three engines are Rotor & Wing: How did the us it was a multi-use objective not to
going to be at the booth. The first is relationship with Bell Heli- put all our eggs in one basket –it’s as
the Makila engine, which powers the copter come about? simple as that.
Super Puma, EC225 and EC725 heli-
copters, many for the offshore and Andries: It’s meaningful, of course Rotor & Wing: Do you foresee
military markets. for us and I think for Bell, for one teaming with Bell on other
The second line is the RTM322, very simple reason – we have never future projects?
which is a big step forward for us. worked with Bell so far, and both of
We have announced the acquisition us have more than 50 years of ex- Andries: The hope is that this part-
of the Rolls-Royce share of this pro- perience in the helicopter industry. nership will grow.
gram, which is a key element for our We’ve been working primarily with
developing strategies. Eurocopter, and Bell has been mainly Rotor & Wing: What are your
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) working with Rolls-Royce, GE and plans for the RTM322?
is going to be one of our most im- Pratt & Whitney.
portant customers. I would say very How did it happen? Well, first of Andries: It’s going to bring us in-
clearly, as important to us as the all, our image with the operators in creased competencies in the hot box
French MoD. terms of support performance has of the engine. This will enable us to
The UK MoD is operating more improved significantly due to our accelerate our time-to-market in de-
than 400 engines with their fleet of efforts in the last five years, and so veloping a commercial product line
AgustaWestland AW101 Merlins and that’s a big point because support is for heavy helicopters, typically for
Westland WAH-64 Apaches, and we a key element of Bell’s brand, and so the offshore market, and so the plan
also supply the Makilas on the Mk2 it was a prerequisite for connecting is to develop this in the not-too-dis-
Pumas, so with such a fleet, satisfying with them. tant future.
the UK MoD means a lot to us, which We are investing in the future of We refer to the short-term devel-
is one of the main reasons why we’re our product line, and for us, it’s im- opment as the TS2500, or 2,500 hp
coming to Helitech. portant for our partners to know that engine for commercial applications.
The third engine is the Arrius, more this partner will still be there 30 years And in the medium-term future,
specifically the 2R variant, which is from now. That was also a key ele- we’ll develop a 3,000 hp commercial
going to power the Bell short light ment of the decision process. engine.
single (SLS) platform, following the Now for us, very clearly, we have The plan is to offer to the market

Turbomeca CEO Interview
Andries: Hopefully yes, we are
building on our relationship with
them. There are strong competencies.
They are a strong player in the heli-
copter markets, and currently part
of their business is international. So
they want to expand that, and so far,
so good. Yes indeed, we are discuss-
ing other opportunities with them.
But it’s too soon for me to elaborate
more precisely.
Rotor & Wing: What is the

latest with the bank of on-
Turbomeca CEO Olivier Andries spoke with Rotor & Wing prior to Helitech. Photo courtesy of Turbomeca
line services and technologies
(Boost) program?
an alternative to the T700 and CT7 tions] and another from a Colombian Andries: The development is most-
from GE. So the alternative to the company called Vertical de Aviacion ly completed, we are now in the first
T700 is the RTM322 as it is, and with for five [as part of an order that also test stage with IBM, which is our
the commercial product line that we included five Mi-171A1s]. There will software integrator, and six operators
plan to develop, we want to offer an also be orders within Russia. who decided to get involved with
alternative to the CT7, the engine of the pilot phase [Advanced Helicop-
the Sikorsky S-92, which will power Rotor & Wing: What’s the ters, CHC, Helicopters Italia, Helijet,
the Bell 525 and the AW189. timeline for the Kamov Ka-62 Heli-Union and Milestone Aviation
development? Group] because they are very much
Rotor & Wing: What were the interested and enthusiastic to be our
highlights of your trip to Mos- Andries: First flight will take place Boost partner.
cow in August? within two months. Engine certifi- They want to start working on
cation is going to happen over the that platform and realize the value of
Andries: We announced a repair course of 2014. Aircraft certification those online services. Basically, Boost
and overhaul license agreement is going to occur sometime during is going to provide to our customers
with a company named Ural Works 2015, and entry into service is tar- an online configuration manage-
of Civil Aviation, which is based in geted for end of 2015/beginning of ment system.
Ural, for the repair and overhaul of 2016.
Turbomeca engines that are going to For more information about Tur-
be fitted on Russian helicopters for Rotor & Wing: Is this just the bomeca and parent company Sa-
the Russian markets. beginning of the partnership fran Group, visit Stand C20 and go
Speaking about Russia, we have a with Russian Helicopters? to www.turbomeca.com
growing partnership with Russian
Helicopters that is becoming more
and more active. We are positioned
on two platforms, the Kamov Ka-226
– a light twin-engine helicopter with
the Arrius engine – and the Ka-62,
which is a seven-ton aircraft that is
going to be powered by the Ardiden
3.
The Kamov Ka-62 was unveiled as
a real aircraft for the first time dur-
ing MAKS, and it’s going to perform
its first flight two months from now
[November 2013].
Kamov has already announced two
orders, one from Atlas Taxi Aereo for
Turbomeca’s Ardiden 3 will power the Russian Kamov Ka-62. Photo courtesy of Russian Helicopters
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Exhibitor Directory 2013
4ROTORS - The European Rotor Journal.................................... K14 Bristow Academy.................................................................................E80
A2B Aero Limited................................................................................N03 Bristow Technical Services Ltd........................................................E80
Exhibitors
AD-S&Co B.V.........................................................................................N70 British Helicopter Association....................................... EHA Lounge

ADAC HEMS Academy..................................................................... M80 British International Helicopters................................................... P95
Adams Aviation Supply Co Ltd..................................................... M20 Cassidian Optronics (Pty).........................................................Ltd M10
AECA y Helicópteros......................................................... EHA Lounge Censol Ltd.............................................................................................. J93
Aelia Assurances..................................................................................E49 Ceteor..................................................................................................... P61
Aero Dynamix, Inc.............................................................................. C41 Churchill Navigation..........................................................................N25
Aero Optical Ltd.................................................................................. P62 CMC Electronics...................................................................................F81
Aero Tech Pubs.................................................................................... B51 Cobham PLC..........................................................................................F80
AEROBACHE......................................................................................... P19 Concorde Battery Corp.....................................................................G70
Aerodata AG........................................................................................ M44 Consolite Group.................................................................................. C30
Aerolite Max Bucher AG....................................................................E50 Coptersafety Ltd..................................................................................L14
Aeronews..........................................................................Media Partner Cotswold Helicopter Centre........................................................... B45
AeroSimulators....................................................................................H10 cueSim Ltd.............................................................................................L02
AeroSpace Design Facilities Limited........................................... C70 Curtiss-Wright Controls....................................................................N20
Aerospace Optics, Inc. / VIVISUN................................................. L100 DAC International Inc.........................................................................L94
AgustaWestland................................................................................... J60 Dakota Air Parts International Inc.................................................F12
Air & Cosmos Media Partner................................................................... Dale Techniche Ltd / Jays Flightwear.......................................... C02
Air & Ground Ltd.................................................................................N10 Danish Helicopter Association..................................... EHA Lounge
Air Ambulance Technology............................................................ P21 DART Aerospace Ltd.......................................................................... K60
Air Covers Ltd (Helicopter Covers)...............................................G80 Deutscher Hubschrauber Verband (DHV)................ EHA Lounge
Air Force Institute of Technology - AFIT......................................E72 Developing Assets (UK) Ltd....................................................................
Air Harrods............................................................................................. J30 T/A HeliOperations............................................................................ K04
AIR International.............................................................Media Partner Diagnostic Solutions Intl, LLC........................................................ K15
Airclaims.................................................................................................L12 Donaldson Company, Inc.................................................................L41
Airlift....................................................................................................... P20 EAGLE COPTERS LTD...........................................................................L45
AirRescue Magazine......................................................Media Partner East Anglian Air Ambulance.......................................................... M89
AIRTELIS..................................................................................................F15 Enterprise Control Systems Ltd.....................................................N21
Airwolf Aerospace..............................................................................N07 ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH...............................E17
AirWork & Heliseilerei GmbH (A&H).............................................N44 Essential Turbines.............................................................................. M45
Alpine Aerotech LP.............................................................................E41 Euravia Engineering...........................................................................L28
Alpine Air Support GmbH................................................................E51 EuroAvionics GmbH.......................................................................... K51
Amsafe Bridport..................................................................................G21 Eurocopter............................................................................................ P30
AS-Aerospace....................................................................................... C70 European Business Air News...........................................................F89
Aspen Avionics....................................................................................D40 European Helicopter Association (EHA).................... EHA Lounge
Associazione Elicotteristica Italiana............................ EHA Lounge European Helicopter Operators Committee........... EHA Lounge
Atelier Composites Insulaire.......................................................... P15 Farnborough Aircraft Interiors.......................................................N60
ATL (Aviation Traders Limited)....................................................... B51 FB Heliservices Ltd............................................................................. C80
AV-TECH L.L.C.......................................................................................N05 FDC/Aerofi lter......................................................................................L51
Avalex Technologies...........................................................................F71 FEC Heliports Worldwide Ltd..........................................................E06
Avia Press Associates..........................................................................E45 Fischer + Entwicklungen GmbH & Co KG...................................L80
Aviall, Inc................................................................................................G02 Flightcell International Ltd..............................................................N84
Aviation Specialties Unlimited..................................................... M93 FlightSafety International................................................................D50
Avidyne Corporation........................................................................ M94 FLIR Systems Ltd................................................................................. K50
AVINCIS Mission-Critical Services.................................................G50 Frasca International Inc....................................................................G14
Axnes Aviation AS............................................................................. M46 Frost & Sullivan................................................................Media Partner
Bayards Aluminium Constructies B.V..........................................N68 Gama Aviation......................................................................................E71
Becker Flugfunkwerk GmbH.......................................................... K71 GANNET maintenance software...................................................N15
Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc..............................................................E10 Garmin....................................................................................................N11
Besso Limited....................................................................................... P85 Gifas Electric GmbH........................................................................... P29
BLR Aerospace.....................................................................................D30 Globalsys............................................................................................... P65
Blue Sky Network............................................................................... B59 GP Strategies........................................................................................ P81
Boggi s.r.l............................................................................................... P64 Green Aerospace Group Ltd...........................................................G66
Bond Aviation Group........................................................................G50 H&S Aviation Limited.........................................................................F30
Bose.........................................................................................................N61 Hayward Aviation Limited................................................................F50
Breeze-Eastern..................................................................................... K21 HC Aviation Ltd..........................................................Outdoor Display

Heli Aviation GmbH...........................................................................N14 RAVCO.....................................................................................................E44
Heli Buyer Europe............................................................................... K90 RDDS Avionics Limited.....................................................................G20
heli efb................................................................................................... M80 Recovair Ltd.......................................................................................... P79
Heli-One................................................................................................. C60 Resource Group..................................................................................H02
Helicentre Aviation Ltd..................................................................... B45 RH Bodyworks..................................................................................... P11
Helicopter Association International...........................................L74 RHOTHETA Elektronik GmbH..........................................................L93
Helicopter Life..................................................................................... K87 Ross Aviation Ltd............................................................................... M45
Exhibitors
Helicopter Magazine Europe...........................................................L84 Rotor & Wing........................................................................................H04
Helinetwork International................................................................F70 Rotor Blades Limited......................................................................... C58
HELIPOOL..............................................................................................G44 ROTORBLATT....................................................................Media Partner
Helispares Ltd......................................................................................N40 Royal Aeronautical Society.........................................Media Partner
Helitune Ltd.......................................................................................... K80 RUAG Aviation.................................................................................... M50
HeliVentures.........................................................................................H20 Russian Helicopters, JSC..................................................................G10
Honeywell UK Limited (Skyforce)..................................................L60 Saab..........................................................................................................E13
HR Smith Group of Companies.....................................................G40 Safran Turbomeca.............................................................................. C20
HYDREP..................................................................................................G60 Saft........................................................................................................... C71
INAER......................................................................................................G50 Satair........................................................................................................L58
Inter-Tec Services Limited................................................................E70 Scandinavian Avionics AS............................................................... C41
Intercomp.............................................................................................. C40 SCHROTH Safety Products.............................................................. M69
Iridium Communications LLC......................................................... J10 SelectAero.............................................................................................. J08
ITP In Service Support......................................................................N50 SEMIA......................................................................................................N30
Jeppesen GmbH................................................................................. P90 Sensor Technology Ltd.....................................................................N13
Jet Support Services, Inc...................................................................F45 Shephard Media.................................................................................D45
Kuerzi Avionics AG.............................................................................N69 Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation..........................................................E60
L-3 Communications – Wescam.................................................... C10 Simplex Aerospace.............................................................................F69
LaBrOs Engineering........................................................................... C44 SkyOps Aviation Safety.................................................................... P71
Latitude Technologies Corporation..............................................F22 SkyTrac Systems Inc........................................................................... K84
LFD Ltd....................................................................................................L02 Sloane Helicopters Ltd.....................................................................H50
Lightspeed.............................................................................................L50 Soliani Emc Srl.....................................................................................N71
LITE FLITE - Ultrasafe Solutions...................................................... K02 Specialist Aviation Services............................................................ K62
Lombard.................................................................................................F60 Spectrolab, Inc.................................................................................... M40
London’s Air Ambulance.................................................................. K85 Spidertracks..........................................................................................D70
LPA Channel Electric...........................................................................F10 StandardAero........................................................................................E15
Luviair..................................................................................................... P51 Svenska Flygbranschen................................................... EHA Lounge
Luxembourg Air Rescue.................................................. EHA Lounge Swesystem..................................................................................... AB N09
MD Helicopters Inc............................................................................. J20 Swiss Helicopter Association......................................... EHA Lounge
Mecaer Aviation Group S.p.A.........................................................H30 SWS Certifi cation Services Ltd...................................................... K59
Meeker Aviation Services................................................................N88 Systems Interface Ltd........................................................................ P75
Meggitt Avionics................................................................................. P60 Tech-Tool Plastics Inc..........................................................................F41
Milestone Aviation Group................................................................ J50 The London Heliport........................................................................ M71
Mototok International GmbH........................................................ B02 Thommen Aircraft Equipment...................................................... M60
Multifl ight Ltd.................................................................................... M41 Trakka Corp Pty Ltd............................................................................G88
Northern Helicopters AB..................................................................G52 Transupport, Inc...................................................................................E04
NSE Industries...................................................................................... P20 Turner Aviation..................................................................................... J85
Olympus Industrial............................................................................ B41 TYROMONT Alpin Technik GmbH.................................................N44
Onboard Systems...............................................................................N78 Union Française de l’Hélicoptère................................. EHA Lounge
P TEAM d.o.o..........................................................................................F20 United Design.......................................................................................F98
Paramount Panels UK........................................................................ P25 Universal Avionics Systems Corporation...................................N80
Parker Aerospace.................................................................................E02 UTC Aerospace Systems...................................................................H31
Patria Helicopters AB..........................................................................E30 Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services Inc.................................G78
Phoenix Aerospace Limited............................................................N21 Vertical Magazine................................................................................L20
Police Aviation News.....................................................Media Partner Wamco, Inc.......................................................................................... L100
Pooleys Flight Equipment Ltd........................................................ P61 Waypoint AirMed & Rescue Magazine....................Media Partner
Powervamp Ltd.................................................................................. M39 Waypoint Leasing LLC.......................................................................H12
Pratt & Whitney Canada.................................................................. M30 WEC Hydroswing Ltd........................................................................D44
Precision Fuel Components.............................................................F02 West Link Helicopters Ltd............................................................... M70
PremiAir Aviation International.....................................................G30 Zodiac Services................................................................................... K20
Priority 1 Air Rescue............................................................................ J06
Professional Pilot............................................................Media Partner
QBE Aviation.........................................................................................E74
Quality Aviation Instruments, Inc.................................................N01

HOW TO GET THERE A
Travel By Air
In
London has six international airports. ExCeL London
recommends using London City Airport, whenever
possible. The airport is located 5 minutes from ExCeL
London by taxi or 10 minutes by DLR (Docklands Light
Railway).
Airports
London City: www.londoncityairport.com
Gatwick Airport: www.gatwickairport.com
Heathrow Airport: www.heathrowairport.com
Stansted Airport: www.stanstedairport.com
Luton Airport: www.london-luton.co.uk Static display at Helitech 2011 in Duxford.
Southend Airport: www.southendairport.com
Travel by Tube
Travel by Rail The Jubilee Line is recommended as the quickest route
to ExCeL London and the ICC. Alight at Canning Town
London is connected by rail to all major cities in Great and change onto a Beckton-bound DLR train, for the
Britain. In addition Eurostar operate regular train ser- quick 2-stop journey to Custom House for ExCeL (West)
vices to Brussels and Paris operating from St. Pancras or Prince Regent for ExCeL (East) and ICC London.
International. London’s main rail terminuses are Char-
ing Cross, Euston, Kings Cross/St. Pancras Interna-
tional, Liverpool Street, London Bridge, Marylebone, Travel by Road
Moorgate, Paddington, Victoria and Waterloo. To find
the quickest way from London’s mainline rail stations When driving to ExCeL London, follow signs for Royal
to ExCeL use the Transport for London rail and tube Docks, City Airport and ExCeL. There is easy access from
services map. the M25, M11, A406 and A13.
A B C D E F G H
Taxis
Towards Towards Towards Towards Towards Towards
London’s
Aylesbury Hemel Hempstead Luton Airport Parkway Welwyn Garden City Hertford North Hertford East and Stansted Airport
9 8 8 8 7 6 7 8 8 7
Rail & Tube 7 5
services 1 Towards
High
Wycombe
Towards
Chelmsford
1
and Southend
4
Key to lines and symbols
Bakerloo
Central
Circle
District
Towards
Southend and
Shoeburyness
One-Number Taxi: 0871 871 8710
Call-a-Cab: 020 8901 4444
District (limited service)
Hammersmith & City 3
Jubilee
Metropolitan
Northern
Piccadilly
2 2
Victoria
Computer Cab: 020 7908 0207

Waterloo & City
Docklands Light Railway

London Overground
London Tramlink 2
Emirates Air Line
DataCab: 020 7432 1540

Chiltern Railways
Towards
c2c Southend
First Capital Connect
First Capital Connect (limited service)
First Great Western
Greater Anglia
Heathrow Connect
6 5 4 3 2 1
Dial-a-Cab: 020 7253 5000

Heathrow Express
London Midland
Southern
3 1 2 3 4 5 6 3
Towards
Southern (limited service) Slough
Southeastern
Southeastern (limited service)
Southeastern high speed
London Black Taxis: 07779 336 612

South West Trains
Interchange stations River Thames

Airport
Riverboat services
Emirates Air Line
Radio Taxis: 020 7272 0272

Station in both fare zones
Tramlink fare zone
Emirates Air Line fare zone
Edgware Road
Bakerloo line station closed from 4 4
25 May until late December 2013
2
River Thames
Oyster pay as you go fares are

available between all stations
within the black broken line
except for travel on:
Towards
Staines
Towards
Ebbsfleet
International
SW4 Black Taxi Cabs: 0800 118 2494,

0800 118 2944 and 0800 118 2192
• Southeastern high speed,
• Heathrow Express and Towards
• Heathrow Connect between Dartford and
Hayes & Harlington and

Towards
Shepperton
3 Gravesend
Heathrow.
Taxi Call Wimbledon: 0208 099 7711

Towards
For fares information visit 5 Swanley and 5
Sevenoaks
tﬂ.gov.uk/tickets
Towards
Towards
Sevenoaks
Xeta: 0845 108 3000
Woking and
5
Guildford
6 Towards 6
Guildford
6
Towards
Epsom and Towards Towards East Grinstead
Dorking Gatwick Airport and Uckfield
A B C D E F G H
London rail and tube services map. Courtesy of Transport for London
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PLACES TO VISIT Wh
Near Excel in London It's
a
RAF Museum Hendon
(Free admission.)
Hours Open:
10:00 am - 6:00 pm (last entry 5:30 pm)
A car parking charge is payable.
Royal Air Force Museum London,
Grahame Park Way,
London, NW9 5LL
Website: www.rafmuseum.org.uk
Imperial War Museums

(Admission fees.)
IWM is unique in its coverage of conflicts, especially those involv-
ing Britain and the Commonwealth, from World War I to the pres-
ent day.
IWM is a family of five museums: IWM London; IWM North in
Trafford, Greater Manchester; IWM Duxford near Cambridge; the
Churchill War Rooms in Whitehall, London; and the historic ship
HMS Belfast, moored in the Pool of London on the River Thames.
Website: www.iwm.org.uk
Fo
The Science Museum of London ɽ
(Free admission.)
Hours Open: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm (last entry 5:15 pm)
Exhibition Road, South Kensington,
London, SW7 2DD ɽ
Website: www.sciencemuseum.org.uk
ɽ
ɽ
Windsor Castle
(Admission fees.)
ɽ
Windsor Castle is an official residence of The Queen and the largest
occupied castle in the world. A Royal home and fortress for over 900
ɽ
years, the Castle remains a working palace today.
Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, Berkshire, UK
(Windsor is 20 miles west of London, just outside the M25)
Website: www.royal.gov.uk/TheRoyalResidences/Windsor-
Castle/WindsorCastle.aspx

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