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Chairmans Note: Welcome to
Helitech Duxford 2011
rotorandwing.com HELITECH 2011 3
By Andrew Drwiega, Conference
Chairman for Helitech 2011 andRotor & WingMilitary Editor
Over the last few months Ive had the
pleasure of setting the program and
recruiting speakers for the Helitech
Conference on behalf of Reed Exhibi-
tions. This conference is a landmark
one as it occurs during the 25th an-
niversary of the Helitech exhibition,
which is held biennially at the Im-
perial War Museum Duxford, Cam-
bridgeshire, in the UK.At the beginning of the process
my Reed colleagues and I set out to
formulate a conference that would
represent the beginning of an event
that would become an informative
and useful addition to the calendar of
everyone connected with rotorcraft,
from owners and operations through
to manufacturers and systems de-
signers. The British Helicopter Asso-
ciation and Reed Exhibitions signed
a two-year agreement earlier in the
year that ensures the BHAs participa-
tion in Helitech in 2011 and 2013.
This partnership has also resulted in
the involvement in this years confer-
ence of the European Helicopter As-
sociation (EHA) and European Avia-
tion Safety Agency (EASA).
To further strengthen Helitechs
planning for the future Reeds He-
litech Exhibition manager, Brandon
Ward, initiated the establishment of
Helitechs first Steering Committee.
The committees goal is to ensure
that the Helitech event in its entire-ty continually evolves to meet the
needs and aspirations of the rotor-
craft industry. The committee of 13
includes representatives from four
main helicopter OEMsAgustaWest-
land, Bell Helicopter, Eurocopter and
Sikorskyas well as operators Bristow
Helicopters and Sloane Helicopters.
Other industry representatives in-
clude Rolls-Royce, Specialist Aviation
Services, L-3 Wescam and Hayward
Aviation Finance. The HelicopterClub of Great Britain will also repre-
sent pilots and owners.
Returning to the conference, it was
decided that the offshore wind farm
industry represented one of the most
promising business growth sectors in
the coming years. The early involve-
ment of the European Wind Energy
Association gave the conference an
excellent and topical base on which
the rest of the program could be
built. Safety advice, R&D programs
and through those, progress made on
environmental issues are all subjects
that a cross section of delegates to
any conference now wish to see on
the agenda.
Blue light (emergency responder)
helicopter operations is also one that
is currently topical in the UK. The fi-
nances available to public service op-
erators are being stretched and hard
choices are having to be made in UK
policing generally, with the potential
for many officers to be made redun-
dant. The question of how a unifiedNational Police Air Support service
would work in the UK is being ad-
dressed during the conference, while
others will question whether this uni-
fication is far enough, and ask wheth-
er other emergency services should
also be included.
The objective of this conference
is not to stage a one-off event, but
to make it the starting point for the
growth of the conference into a high-
ly anticipated, valuable event for theEuropean helicopter community. For
that to happen, we need the active
participation of delegates and ideas
post-conference on how this should
develop.
As part of this process, the event
organizer Reed has established the
Steering Committee that will ensure
that not only the event itself, but also
the conference, delivers the format,
content and business opportunities
that those in the rotorcraft market
perceive that they require, be they
manufacturers, service providers, op-
erators or employees. Requirements
are ever-changing and with your sup-
port, that is what Helitech as an event
and conference hopes to deliver.
Finally, for those who have not vis-
ited the actual Imperial War Museum
at Duxford, the site for Helitech, I
strongly recommend it. The collection
of vintage aircraft is extensive and the
American Air museum hangar is de-
scribed as having the largest collec-
tion of American warbirds on display
outside the United States, including a
vintage B-17 Flying Fortress, B-24 Lib-
erator, B-25 Mitchell, P-47 Thunder-
bolt, and aircraft from the Cold War
era such as a B-52 Stratofortress, SR-71
Blackbird and F-4 Phantom.
See you at the conference.
Andrew DrwiegaHelitech Conference Chairman
Rotor & Wing Military Editor
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DEPARTMENTS3 Chairmans Intro: Welcome to Helitech
6 Helitech Conference Program Schedule
10 Straight from the Show Floor: News Briefs andExhibitor Summaries
16 Helitech Floor Plan
18 Exhibitor Directory
21 Hot Products from Helitech
FEATURES22 Helitech Stands Firm: Determined Exhibitors
Buck the Global TrendBy Andrew HealeyHelitech celebrates its 25th anniversary with many repeatexhibitors and some 40 companies are exhibiting for the firsttime. Here are some highlights to look out for over the course ofthe three-day event.
26 Offshore Wind: Powering Europes FutureBy Andrew Drwiega, Military EditorIn the first of a two-part series,Rotor & Winglooks at the current
state of development of the offshore wind farm market in Europeand its growth projections.
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oe West United Kingdom Correspondentontributing Writers: Chris Baur; Lee Benson; Shannon Bower;
gor Bozinovski; Tony Capozzi; Keith Cianfrani; Steve Colby;rank Colucci; Dan Deutermann; Pat Gray; Frank Lombardi; Vicki
McConnell; Robert Moorman; Douglas Nelms; Mark Robins;Dale Smith; Terry Terrell; Todd Vorenkamp; Richard Whittle.
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ylvia Sierra Senior Vice President of CorporateAudience Development
obert Paciorek Senior Vice President/Chief Information OfficerMichael Kraus Vice President of Production & Manufacturing
teve Barber Vice President, Financial Planning and Internal Auditerald Stasko Vice President/Corporate ControllerAlison Johns Vice President, E-Media, Business Information
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September 27, 2011HFDM Workshop
ConferenceProgram
11:0011:05 a.m.Introduction to Workshop Team
Speaker: Mike Pilgrim, CHC Helicopter Corporation(Global HFDM Steering Group Co-Chairman), Flight
Data Monitoring Manager
11:0511:25What is HFDM?Speaker: Mike Pilgrim, CHC Helicopter Corporation
(Global HFDM Steering Group Co-Chairman), Flight
Data Monitoring Manager
11:3011:50Enhance your Management o Saety
Speaker: Sonya Tietjen, Lufthansa Consulting Group(Global HFDM Communications Committee Co-
Chairman), Senior Consultant
11:5012:30 p.m.Case StudiesWhere HFDM has made a diferenceSpeaker: Jared Simon, PHI (Global HFDM Technical
Committee Co-Chairman), Manager - Line Activity
Monitoring Program (LAMP)
2:002:40Technical OverviewWhat is required?
Speaker: Jared Simon, PHI (Global HFDM TechnicalCommittee Co-Chairman), Manager - Line Activity
Monitoring Program (LAMP)
2:453:10Why HFDMA customer perspectiveSpeaker: Tony Cramp, Shell Aircraft Intl. (Global
HFDM Operations Committee Co-Chairman), Senior
Advisor - Air Safety & Global Projects
3:153:50Case StudiesOne operators experience
Speaker: Paul Spring, Phoenix Heliflight, President
3:504:00Getting involved with Global HFDMSpeaker: Mike Pilgrim, CHC Helicopter Corporation
(Global HFDM Steering Group Co-Chairman), Flight
Data Monitoring Manager
September 28, 201112:301:00Registration
1:101:30Keynote SessionFuture growth plans or European ofshore wind armsSpeaker: Anne-Benedicte Genachte, The European Wind Energy Association, Regulatory Affairs Advisor for OffshoreWind
Offshore Wind Farm Development
Continued on page 8
1:301:50Wind arm operator's perspective on the requirement or
helicopter support
Speakers: Peter Lloyd, Siemens Wind Power A/S, Head
of EHS Strategy, and
Steve Wrightson, Siemens Wind Power A/S, Subject
Matter Expert in Energy Services - Offshore Helicopters
1:502:10Rotary air service opportunities and challenges or supporting
wind arm operations
Speaker: Scott Butler, Bristow Helicopters, European
Commercial Manager
2:102:30Helicopter rescue techniques rom ofshore wind armsSpeakers: Flt. Lt. Lee Turner, UK SAR Force, and MACr
Chris Bodiam, UK SAR Force
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The Environment: Research & Development
2:403:00Makng hgh speed cost efectve (X3 and beyond)Speaker: Jean-Michel Billig, Eurocopter, Executive Vice-
President, Research and Development
3:003:20Engne developmentnew ecences, lower cost, better valueSpeaker: Charles Claveau, Turbomeca, Vice President
Strategy
3:203:30
Questons & Answers
Safety
4:004:20Product saety, operatonal rsk and Saety Management
Systems
Speaker: Dave Downey, Bell Helicopter, Vice President
Flight Safety
4:204:40Saety culture and the beneits o SMSSpeaker: Andy Evans, Independent Helicopter Safety
Expert
4:405:00Weather ntellgence or helcopter saetySpeaker: James H. Block, CCM, Telvent DTN, Chief
Meteorological Officer
September 29, 20118:309:00 a.m.Regstraton
9:009:10Charman's WelcomeSpeaker: Andrew Drwiega, Conference Chairman
9:109:30Keynote SessonUnyng polce avaton n the UKSpeaker: Chief Constable Alex Marshall, Hampshire
Constabulary, Chief Constable and Lead on National
Police Air Support (NPAS)
Blue Light Operations
9:5010:10Justyng polce avaton and modernzatonSpeaker: Carl Crenshaw, Bell Helicopter, Key Segment
Specialist
10:1010:30Helcopter emergency response: cost efectve optons or the
utureSpeaker: Richard Folkes, AgustaWestland
ConferenceProgram
The BHA Guest Forum
11:1011:15
Introducton rom the Forum CharmanSpeaker: Peter Norton, The British Helicopter Associa-tion, CEO
11:1511:30The European perspectve and role o the EHA wthn the SESAR
JUSpeaker: Dr. Vittorio Morassi, The European HelicopterAssociation, Chairman
11:3011:50SESARa glmpse nto the uture o European ar trac man-
agement (ATM)Speaker: Peter Norton, The British Helicopter Associa-tion, CEO
11:5012:10 p.m.EASA European helcopter saety regulaton updateSpeaker: Bas van der Weide, EASA, Helicopter Specialist
12:1012:45Round table orum and Q&ASpeakers: Bas van der Weide, EASA, Helicopter Special-
ist, and
Peter Norton, The British Helicopter Association, CEO
12:451:00
Charman's ClosngSpeaker: Andrew Drweiga, DefenceWorX, Helitech Con-ference Chairman,Rotor & WingMilitary Editor
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News
News
Straight from the Show
Floor:Exhibitor Round-UpThe following summaries are compiled from
information that various Helitech exhibitors provided
to conference organizers heading into the show.
Additional information can be found at www.
helitechevents.com and www.rotorandwing.com
Aerospace Optics (Stand 1709)Fort Worth, Texas-based Aerospace Optics is showcasing its VIVISUN Electron-
ic Latch, which performs in a similar fashion to traditional magnetic hold-
ing or solenoid latching switches but in a much smaller mechanical package
and with 500,000-cycle reliability. It integrates an electronic latch circuit that
accepts discrete inputs and responds with conditioned outputs. The inputs
include Set, Reset and Toggle, which may be controlled locally or via remote
input. The VIVISUN Electronic Latch also has an internal blink feature and
allows a single switch to function mechanically as an alternate or momentary
action.
Aerospace Optics, which has a UK branch at Select Aerospace Technologies,
is also bringing its Pulse/Timer to Helitech. Just as with the Electronic Latch,
the Pulse/Timer brings additional electrical function internal to the traditional
VIVISUN illuminated push button switch. The Pulse/Timer is designed to de-
tect an electrical edge and produce a timed pulse output or delay. It has dual
independent channels supporting positive or negative signals or reciprocal
transitions such as weight on/off or wheels raise/lower. The Pulse/Timer also
utilizes the VIVISUN MFB body and can be combined with two traditional
7.5-amp switch poles. With these functions internal to the standard VIVISUN
MFB body, the design engineer has additional flexibility to simplify packaging
and circuit complexity. For application examples and more information visit
www.vivisun.com
Air Covers Ltd (Stand 1610)Shropshire-based Air Covers is a specialist textile engineering company with a
background in aerospace projects. The company has military and civil experi-
ence in the tropics, the arctic, deserts and offshore. Its fitted environmental
protective covers for helicopters are a result of hundreds of hours of design,
laser modeling, testing and material research. The covers control climatic im-
pacts and provide protection from icing, extreme heat, brownouts, offshore
salt spray, sandstorms and monsoons.
Operators want covers that ensure aircraft availability, take very little time to
fit, will maintain their performance for years of hard use and will not damage
the aircraft, according to Air Covers. Some of the performance characteristics
notably heat mitigationare designed to be uniquely special, the companysays, adding that extensive research is carried out for each new design, work-
ing with each operator to describe the operational characteristics that might
Helitech Steering Com-mittee Convenes
Helitech 2011 will include aSteering Committee featuring a13-member panel of helicoptermanufacturers, operators andsuppliers. AgustaWestland, Bell,
Eurocopter and Sikorsky will berepresented along with HaywardAviation Finance, L-3 Wescam,Rolls-Royce, UK-based RotorBlades and Specialist AviationServices. Bristow Helicoptersand Sloane Helicopters will also
provide input, with additionalobservations from the HelicopterClub of Great Britain. Bran-don Ward, Helitech exhibitionmanager and Peter Norton, CEO
of the British Helicopter Associa-tion, are chairing the meeting,which is scheduled to take placeon September 26.
ASU Showcases NVGsBoise, Idaho-based Aviation
Specialties Unlimited is dis-playing its equipment at Stand515 during Helitech. ASU is nostranger to the region, hav-
ing provided the Irish DefenceAir Corp with 21 Night VisionGoggles (NVGs), initial andadvanced training, goggle labequipment and maintenance
training for the past three years.
Police Aviation ShinesLaw enforcement aviation
units and the challenges theyface is the focus of a Sept. 29
discussion during HelitechDuxford. Keynote speaker AlexMarshall, Hampshire Constabu-larys Chief Constable and leadof the UKs National Police AirSupport (NPAS), will share thechallenges that law enforcementunits are being met with whenfaced with shrinking budgets.
AgustaWestlands head of UKGovernment and Corporate Af-fairs, Richard Folkes, and Carl
Crenshaw of Bell Helicopter willalso give presentations.
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affect design. Factors taken into account include climate and environmental conditions such as blown sand; salt and
ice; airframe construction; whether ground support or the pilot is responsible for fitting covers; if the covers are to be
stowed in the aircraft; and the configuration of aerials, defensive aids, wirestrikes and lifting gear.
Air Covers is planning a demonstration with an AgustaWestland or Eurocopter variant during Helitech. Stop by
stand 1610 to find out more, and more details can be found at www.aircovers.com
Airclaims (Stand 1808)
Airclaims is promoting its asset management services during Helitech. The company is currently working to gainEASA approvals for aircraft health monitoring (asset assurance) for various helicopter classes. Airclaims provides
comprehensive independent asset management capabilities for the aviation industry, with assistance available for
aircraft ownership, maintenance, and/or management. A first-time exhibitor to Helitech, the company is seeking to
increase the exposure of its Asset Management division by attending fixed-wing events, and wanted to complete
the circle with the rotary wing sector. Services include strategy planning and risk management; aircraft selection
and valuation; acquisitions, transitions and disposals; asset assurance; CAMO; maintenance and modification; pow-
erplant management; aircraft recovery and repossession; aircraft remarketing; and legal/contract matters. More is
available at www.airclaims.com
Avinet & SMS Aero (Stand 1406)
Australian software developer, Avinet, returns to Helitech Duxford to showcase its cloud application known as AirMaestro. Avinet is sharing its stand with SMS Aero, UK specialists in aviation consultancy and safety management
training, in a collaboration between industry partners. SMS Aero has built a system of safety management geared to
the real world.
Avinets cloud application, Air Maestro, is expected to attract keen interest at this years show, the company notes,
as increasing industry regulation means more operators are looking for help in managing safety and compliance.
Air Maestro offers an innovative means to run an SMS program designed around CAA and ICAO requirements. The
application also offers components of a Fatigue Risk Management System (FRMS), including the FAID algorithm
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(under licence), the Prior Sleep Wake Model (PSWM) and Work Practice Controls. Operators currently using Air Mae-
stro include Royal Flying Doctor Service, Australian Helicopters, Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service and Brindabella
Airlines.To experience Air Maestro or speak to a consultant about how safety and compliance is managed within your
business, find Avinet and SMSAero at Stand 1406 or visit www.airmaestro.net
Bayards Aluminium Constructies (Stand 1806)Netherlands-based Bayards Aluminium Constructies B.V. is a leading aluminum construction company with 50 yearsof experience in complex structures and close to 30 years in manufacturing and supplying aluminum helipads for the
onshore and offshore industries.Bayards offers in-house design, engineering and fabrication of aluminum helipads,
which are the ideal solution for both offshore and onshore applications due to lightweight construction.
Bayards supplies both turn-key helipads and pre-fabricated assembly kits that can be installed on almost all existing
and newly built buildings and/or offshore constructions. The helipad assembly kits are completely bolted, therefore
no on-site drilling, welding or cutting is required, or any special tools or heavy cranes. Bayards equips its helipads
with various outfitting systems for sectors include firefighting (including DIFFS), lighting, heat tracing, refueling, etc.
Find out more at www.bayards.nl
Blue Sky Network (Stand 1710)Blue Sky Network has introduced new developments in products and technologies, including the HawkEye 5 seriesthe link is to the dual mode solution, which tracks using both GSM and Iridium satellites. It will save money and im-
prove tracking among a number of features. The HawkEye PT is a personal tracker in use with a handful of helicopter
pilots right now. Its a handheld, portable satellite tracking and messaging device. Blue Sky Networks newest tech-
nology is a fully revamped tracking portal, SkyRouter 2, which contains multiple maps, geo-fencing capabilities,
and improved map rendering, management and reporting tools. Also on display at Stand 1710 will be the ACH1000,
D1000, and other samples, as well as SkyRouter 2. More details can be found at www.blueskynetwork.com
Bristow Academy (Stand 1410) and Bristow Helicopters (Chalet 9)Bristow Academy will present a wide variety of brochures detailing its services at Helitech, including a single-pilot
multi-engine instrument rating course, conversion training and the Eurocopter AS355 type rating available through
campus in Gloucestershire in Cheltenham. Other courses available include twin type rating training; instrument
rating instructor training; synthetic IR instructor and military pilot specialist IR conversion training. Find out more
about Bristow Academy at www.heli.com and Bristow Group at www.bristowgroup.com
Caledonian Advanced Pilot Training (Stand 2012)Caledonian Advanced Pilot Training is highlighting two helicopter pilot training courses during Helitech. The first
course deals with pilot ground studies and the second focuses on pilot books. The companys helicopter-specific pilot
training courses have been available for around four years. More information is available at www.captonline.com
and www.electrocution.com
Concorde Battery Corp. (Stand 507)West Covina, Calif.-based Concorde Battery Corp. has released a new Parasitic Load Tester Adaptor (PLTA) to measure
the parasitic load/drain on aircraft batteries when the master switch is off and the helicopter is inactive. The adaptor
is designed for use with a MS3509 style quick disconnect receptacle. Concorde engineered the PLTA in response to
concerns in the aviation community about the effect of parasitic loads/drains on battery capacity, state of charge,
airworthiness and battery life. Measuring parasitic load is done through connecting the PLTA between the battery
receptacle and the aircraft mating plug. The PLTA features a molded polypropylene body with separate test leads for
connection to a digital multimeter (DMM). Concorde PLTA, part number 4102, is rated for loads up to 10 amps and
is equipped with a 10-amp fuse. Instructions on how to measure parasitic load and calculate time to battery depletion
are provided in Instruction Manual, Aircraft Battery Parasitic Load Test Adapter, Document No. 5-0409. The manual
and the PLTA are both available online at www.concordebattery.com
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Cotswold Helicopter Centre (Stand 905)Cotswold Helicopter Centre is exhibiting at Helitech this year and launch-
ing its new helicopter called the Guimbal Cabri G2. Bruno Guimbal, for-
merly the engineering director at Eurocopter, designed the Guimbal Cabri
G2. He will be present at Helitech at the companys stand to answer ques-
tions and show people around the helicopter.
Cabri has appointed Cotswold Helicopter Centre as exclusive agents to
sell this helicopter for the UK market.
The Helitech exhibition will mark the first time in Great Britain that theCabri helicopter is on display for the potential operators to see it in the
flesh. For further information visit the manufacturers website at www.guimbal.com
Express Hi-fold Doors (Stand OS1)For more than 14 years, Express Hi-fold Doors has manufactured the hi-fold door, which is used where a large door is
required in the agricultural, industrial or commercial industries. The company says that by far, the biggest sector is the
aviation industry, where its doors are used on hangars. Hi-swing doors are a new product developed over the last few
years that have the same benefits as a hi-fold but the door opens in one piece using hydraulics.
This gives a bigger canopy when open, can take a heavier weight in cladding and will withstand higher wind speeds. To
fulfill requests for an extremely large door, Express now offers a multi-leaf, powered, sliding door up to 300 x 28 m. A
first time exhibitor at Helitech, Express Hi-fold Doors will have a Hi-swing demo unit available at Stand OS1. Find outmore at www.hifolddoors.co.uk
Frasers Aerospace (Stand 600)Frasers Aerospace will be displaying a number of new products and services during Helitech. A first-time exhibitor who
was impressed with Helitech after visiting a previous year, Frasers will also highlight its Nuvite polishing products,
critical surface cleaning cloths, wipers, hot bonders, borescopes, sanding materials and more at Stand 600. For more
information visit www.frasersaerospace.com
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Guardian Mobility (Stand 308)The Guardian Mobility G7-FDMTM, on display at Helitech, brings a new level of safety, automation, reliability and
affordability to flight data monitoring and SMS. The G7-FDM provides continuous monitoring and recording of up
to 175 flight and engine parameters for complete systems coverage; in-flight data analysis to detect parameter ex-
ceedances and out-of-limit operations for Flight and Maintenance Operational Quality Assurance (FOQA/MOQA);
post-flight data analysis to spot trends in support of a pro-active SMS; and more.
Clovis, Calif.-based The Trend Group has inked an agreement with Guardian Mobility for gas turbine engine trend
monitoring (ETM). Operators use ETM to maintain engine performance and to prepare for overhauls. The partner-
ship will allow Guardian to add ETM to its flight data monitoring and communication services. Guardian Mobility
also recently acquired Alakai Technologies, expanding the companys safety management system (SMS) offering withflight data and engine trend monitoring, while supporting flight and maintenance operations quality assurance. Ad-
ditional details can be found at www.guardianmobility.com
HR Smith/Techtest (Stand 716)Techtest is one of the HR Smith group of companies that will be exhibiting at Helitech Duxford. New products
include Deployable Crash Position Indicator CPI with integral FDR memory module and GPS; CPI with integrated
deployment unit and water switch; high-resolution direction finding equipment; and new lightweight 406 MHz per-
sonal locator beacon (Series 500-32) with integral GPS. HR Smith will also display its full range of airborne emergency
locator transmitters, including survival ELTs and airborne communications and navigation antenna equipment. For
more visit www.hr-smith.com
Red Box InternationalHampshire-based Red Box International is offering its Model RB60A and Model RB85A 28V handheld air portable
power unit for aircraft and combat vehicles during Helitech. The units are weather-protected, maintenance free, com-
pact and rugged, leak-proof and lightweight. For more information visit www.redboxpower.com
Revue Thommen (Stand 602)Waldenburg, Switzerland-based Revue Thommen has introduced a smaller and lighter
HSL-800 helicopter searchlight for weight and power-restricted operations such as single-
engine aircraft in the U.S. law enforcement segment. The HSL-800 is in the development
stage with anticipated availability in the first quarter of 2012.
Revue Thommen is also in the final stages of production of its HSL-1600 helicopter
searchlight, with first production deliveries scheduled for third quarter 2011. Accord-
ing to Walter Fischbach of Thommen, the searchlight has undergone extensive testing
and practical flight trials under the scrutiny of major European helicopter OEMs and
several large fleet operators in the law enforcement discipline. Revue Thommen has also chosen Instrument Tech
of Addison, Texas to be an authorized service center in North America for the HSL series of Thommen helicopter
searchlights.
See the Thommen HSL-1600 at Helitech Stand 602. E-mail Fischbach at [email protected] for more
corporate and technical information or visit www.thommen.aero
RH Bodyworks (Stand 1715)RH Bodyworks is new to the helicopter industry but established in the commercial vehicle paint sector. The compa-
nys facilities are among the best in the industry and ideal for helicopters, having already painted an AgustaWestland
AW139 for Bond. RH Bodyworks is officially launching into the rotorcraft market during Helitech 2011. Find out
more at www.rhbodyworks.co.uk
Rhotheta Elektronik GmbH (Stand 1921)Rhotheta Elektronik builds direction finding systems for aerospace and maritime applications. The companys
RT-1000 bearing systems for aerospace applications are installed worldwide, particularly at small and medium-sized
airports. The RT-600 is a modern precision direction finder developed mainly for professional search and rescue
(SAR) and law enforcement. The RT-600 is available in two versionsstandard and LE. It also supports the completeCOSPAS-SARSAT frequency range (including the future frequencies). A quick scan mode enables the recording of
any COSPAS-SARSAT frequency within a single transmitted pulse (
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Swesystem (Stand 706)Swedens Swesystem is showcasing the 300 Triple, which combines the benefits of three unique sensors into one
small triple-camera platform including IR, UV and TV. A good choice for powerline inspection, fire mapping, oil
spill detection and pipeline inspection. For more details and technical specifications and more details, visit www.
swesystem.se
Sikorsky (Stand 817)
The S-76 series from Sikorsky Aircraft, longthe aircraft of choice for offshore oil support
operations, was initially certified in 1978.
Sikorsky has brought an S-76C++ to display
at its Helitech booth. Since its inception in
1979, the S-76 program has introduced six
variations including the S-76C++; models
that featured improvements over that span
included more powerful engines and an inlet
barrier filter for improved engine protection
and smoother airflow.
The S-76D will perform an array of civil
missions including executive transport, off-shore, EMS and multi-mission roles. With a
30-year legacy from the S-76 series, the S-76D is the next generation and continues to progress toward first customer
deliveries in 2012. Among the S-76Ds features are all-composite, flaw-tolerant main rotor blades; Thales integrated
avionics system and autopilot; optimized rotor system for quiet operation; active vibration control; Pratt & Whitney
Canada PW210S engines; and an optional rotor ice protection system (RIPS) for all-weather capability. Certification
of the S-76D is expected before the end of 2011. For more stop by Stand 817 and visit www.sikorsky.com
Spectrolab (Stand 1213)Spectrolab of Sylmar, Calif. is bringing its new SpectroLink system to Helitech Duxford. SpectroLink will upgrade all
SX-16 Nightsun, SX-16 Nightsun IFCO, and SX-5 Starburst searchlights through an integrated linking system to the
searchlight, thermal imager, or video camera. Linking capabilities among the components are integrated by a closed
loop motor control.
SpectroLink uses digital encoders for precise positioning of the searchlight to camera. This eliminates any factory
install of components and does not depend on analog signals that can drift with time and temperature. Installation
of the SpectroLink system will not void the standard two-year warranty from Spectrolab.
For more details including system characteristics and mechanical specifications, stop by the Spectrolab at Stand
1213 and visit www.spectrolab.com
Telvent (Stand 1205)Telvent designs and manufactures a complete suite of IT solutions for helicopter weather systems and services. At
Helitech, Telvent will showcase its newly expanded helicopter weather support system, MxVision AviationSentry,
which provides real-time weather, weather forecast and decision support information in a single platform. Also avail-
able from Telvent is a white paper, MxVision AviationSentry Online: Comparison to Online Weather Information
Sources at Stand 1205. Also visit www.telvent.com
Trakka Corp. (Stand 402)Australia-based Trakka Corp. offers advanced searchlights for airborne and marine applications. Trakkabeam search-
lights are multi-mission capable, compact and cost-effective. Trakkabeams optical design utilizes a Xenon lamp half
the size of traditional searchlights to deliver a more intense and consistent beam on the target. The searchlight also
includes an internal filter wheel. The Trakkabeam A800 is intended for the law enforcement, military and security
industries. It is certified to DO-160E standards at internationally recognized laboratories in the United States and
Australia. A800 searchlights are produced in Trakkacorps ISO9001/AS9001 certified manufacturing facilities. Moredetails, including specifications, can be found at www.trakkacorp.com
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Exhib
itors
Heli Buyer Europe ..............................................................................418
Heli Ops International ...................................................................2204
Heli-One .............................................................................Chalet 4, 217
Helicopter Association International ......................................1405
Helicopter International Magazine/
HeliData News & Classified ............................................................619
Helicopter Life ....................................................................................318
Helicopter Magazine Europe .........................................................305
Helipool Europe ..............................................................................1919
Helispares Ltd ..................................................................................1516
Helitune Ltd ......................................................................................1010
Heliwagon .........................................................................................1818
Helmet Integrated Systems ........................................................1417
Honeywell ............................................................................................808
Hydrep ................................................................................................1408
Imperial War Museum Duxford ....................................................321
INAER Aviation Group, S.L. ..........................................................1200
ITP Group ...........................................................................................1214JR Technology Ltd .............................................................................610
Kamatics Corporation RWG ........................................................1804
KTS GmbH .........................................................................................1301
L-3 Communications - Wescam and Communication Systems-
West (CSW) .......................................................................................1000
Latitude Technologies Corporation .........................................2208
LFD Ltd ..................................................................................................200
Lightspeed ........................................................................................1316
LITE FLITE ..............................................................................................615
Lloyd Helicopters ...............................................................................509
Lombard ............................................................................................1011LOOP Digital Media ..........................................................................205
Martyn Fiddler Associates Limited ..............................................616
MD Helicopters Inc ................................................................. Chalet 6
Meeker Aviation Services ............................................................1512
Milestone Aviation Group ..............................................................708
Moving Terrain Air Navigation Systems AG .............................317
Multiflight Ltd ..................................................................................2000
Nampa Valley Helicopters Inc ....................................................1516
Onboard Systems Inc ....................................................................1508
Oxley Group Ltd .................................................................................501
Pambry Electronics Limited ........................................................1805Parker Aerospace ............................................................................1300
Patria Helicopters AB .....................................................................1708
Patriot Aviation Ltd ...........................................................................203
Pattonair Ltd .....................................................................................1800
Penny & Giles Aerospace ................................................................210
Pergam-Suisse AG ..........................................................................1704
Phoenix Aviation Design ................................................................503
Pioneer Aviation UK Ltd ..................................................................907
Powervamp Ltd ...............................................................................1211
Pratt & Whitney Canada ...............................................................1209
Precision Fuel Components LLC ...................................................408
PremiAir Aircraft Engineering Ltd ...............................................812
Recovair .............................................................................................1815
Red Box International ...................................................................1702
Reed Engineering ...........................................................................2020
Resource Group Ltd ..........................................................................513
Revue Thommen AG ........................................................................602
RH Bodyworks .................................................................................1715
Rhotheta Electronik GmbH .........................................................1921
Rolls-Royce ........................................................................................1012
Ross Aviation Ltd ............................................................................1511
Rotor & Wing .....................................................................................1318
Rotor Blades Limited ........................................................................311
Royal Aeronautical Society ............................................................216
RUAG Aviation .................................................................................1106
Rusada SA ..........................................................................................1412
SAAB ....................................................................................................2008
Sagem .................................................................................................1503
Satair UK Ltd. .......................................................................................511Scandinavian Avionics A/S ..........................................................1520
Schroth Safety Products ...............................................................1317
SEI Industries Ltd ............................................................................2208
SEMIA ..................................................................................................1211
Sikorsky .................................................................................................817
SkyTrac Systems Inc .......................................................................1409
Sloane Helicopters Ltd ...............................................Chalet 1, 1513
Specialist Aviation Services ........................................................2201
Specialist Electronics Services Ltd - UAV pos ..........................210
Spectrolab Inc ..................................................................................1213
Stack Ltd ............................................................................................1812Standard Aero ..................................................................................1611
Survitec Group Ltd .........................................................................1509
SWESystem AB ....................................................................................706
SWS Certification Services Ltd ......................................................903
Systems Interface Ltd ....................................................................1907
Techtest Ltd .........................................................................................716
Teledyne Reynolds ............................................................................811
Telvent ................................................................................................1205
The Global HFDM Steering Group ............................................2016
The Shephard Group ........................................................................212
The Timken Company ...................................................................1810TLC Handling ....................................................................................1502
TracWare Ltd .....................................................................................1304
Trakka Corp Pty Ltd ...........................................................................402
Transair UK Limited ........................................................................1702
Turbomeca ........................................................................................1503
Turner Aviation ...................................................................................420
Universal Avionics Systems Corporation ...............................2206
Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services Inc. ...............................410
Vertical ...................................................................................................219
W L Gore & Associates (UK) Ltd .................................................1313
Zodiac Services ...............................................................................1208
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Law Enorcement Gains a Foothold with LEO-III-HD
The LEO-III-HD introduces a step-change in airborne law enforcement and homeland security
observation capability. The LEO-III-HD can simultaneously be equipped with a range of high
performance sensors, which exclusively feature Zeiss optics. The LEO-III-HD builds on the solid
reputation of the trusted LEO-II range, which remains in use with law enforcement and other
agencies around the world. Applications include Airborne Law Enforcement; Homeland Security;
Search and Rescue; Border/Maritime Patrol; Public Safety; and Disaster Response. Visit Carl Zeiss
Optronics at Helitech Stand 712, contact by phone at +27 12 674 0215 or visit www.zeiss.com/optronics
Specialist Aviation Renews Kuwait Police ContractGloucestershire, England-based Specialist Aviation Services has extended its contract
with the Kuwait police to service four of the air wings helicopters. This follows Spe-cialist Aviations signing with Luxembourg Air Rescue to provide maintenance for six
MD902 Explorers. The company has also placed three Explorers into service for Essex
Air Ambulance, Lincolnshire & Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance and Trinity House,
a general lighthouse authority (GLA) for England, Wales, the Channel Islands and
Gibraltar. Specialist Aviation Services will be showcasing the Trinity House offshore utility MD902 at Stand 2201 during
Helitech 2011. Contact Specialist Aviation Services at +44 (0)1452 857 900 or visit www.specialist-aviation.com
Stay Connected When it Matters Most!Becker Avionics now offers the Polycon wireless solutions for SAR, EMS, law en-
forcement and special mission operations. The Polycon wireless intercom exten-
sion system provides the capability for rotary and fixed-wing operators to have
audio communications between crewmembers in and away from the aircraft. The
Polycon system eliminates communication restrictions by providing seamless
hands-free, wireless communications to all crewmembers to effectively perform their mission. Pilots and off-aircraft
flight paramedics preparing a patient for transport and evacuation can remain in constant communication while on the
ground or in flight during a hoist rescue mission (up to 15 nautical miles). The Polycon system has been developed for
the rigorous demands of SAR teams, operating in extreme conditions. Its rugged construction with long-range capabil-
ity and semi duplex communication integrates the external operating crew as a component of the aircraft intercom sys-
tem and provides increased situational awareness and safety. Becker, phone 1-954-450-3137, toll free 1-877-56-BECKER
or visit www.beckerusa.com/polycon
AERO Specialties Ofers JetGoAERO Specialties JetGo line of 28.5V DC diesel-electric hybrid aircraft ground power units
(GPU) provide impressive continuous and peak power in addition to offering advanced
aircraft protection systems. The JetGo ground power units light weight and compact size
leads to easy portability, whether its across the ramp or around the world. These GPUs
provide a sophisticated ground power solution for aircraft avionics and maintenance sup-
port, electrical, air and environmental systems in the hangar as well as aircraft engine
starting needs. The JetGo GPUs have been specifically designed to meet the increasing demand in the aviation industry
for a quieter yet powerful green ground power unit. Its brilliant design, from both a functional and aesthetic standpoint,
promises to set a new standard for 28V DC ground power units. Its amazingly compact size, peak power, aircraft protection
features, operator safety and ease of use have made this truly a one-of-a-kind unit. Already a popular unit with military
installations, FBOs, MROs and regional airlines, these ground power units have also become a hit with corporate aircraftoperators and flight departments who appreciate the ability of becoming self-sufficient in external aircraft ground power
and serviceall without breaking the bank! AERO Specialties, 1-208-378-9888 or visit www.aerospecialties.com
for Helicopter Operators
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ADAC HEMS Academy (Stand 1614)Germanys ADAC is promoting a full-crew HEMS mission simulator based on the Eurocopter EC135 and EC145. The
device, offering front-seat crews a 210-degree horizontal and 60-degree vertical field of view, provides realistic flightsystem representation via highly flexible and rapidly moving scenarios. While in a rear cabin, rear-seat crewmembers
can practice their skills and hone crew co-operation techniques before setting off in the real helicopter. All training
programs and sessions are in compliance with JAR OPS3 and JAR FCL2.
Aeriades (Stand 316, staticdisplay)This aerospace consortium from the Lorraine region of
northeast France is bringing a prototype kit, developed
by Heli Air Design, to meet new EASA/FAR 27 safety crite-ria. Powered by a 160-shp Solar T62 engine, the Helineo
Mk1 has a maximum takeoff weight of 1,543 lbs, includ-
ing a 728-lb payload. First flight is expected soon and the
company plans to achieve final certification by 2013.
AMETEK MRO Europe (Stand 912)Group member AEM has opened a new purpose-built facility at nearby Stansted Airport for aircraft fire extinguisher
repair and overhaul. Capabilities include all APU, engine fire and portable fire extinguishers carried aboard aircraft.
Air Harrods (Stand 1206)The Stansted Airport-based luxury operator has seen increased demand for all the types on its AOC; the Sikorsky S-76,
S-92 and AgustaWestland AW109. Sales & Marketing Director Will Holroyd is particularly pleased with the success
of the S-92. With space to seat sixteen comfortably, making it the largest VIP helicopter available for charter in the
UK, actual hours flown have increased by over 50 percent. In other news, Eurocopters EC155 has been added to Air
Harrods Part 145 maintenance approval, joining the S-76 and the AgustaWestland AW109E/S.
AgustaWestland (Chalet 2/2B)In descending order of brand numbers, AgustaWestland is bring-
ing a mock-up of the latest AW189, plus a real AW169 and AW139.
A W-3 Sokolwill it also be re-designated?in firefighting garb
from recent AW acquisition PZL Swidnik will complete the set.
AgustaWestland is investing 300 million Zloty ($96 million) to
modernize its new Polish facility.
Apple International (Stand 1713, static display)Apples Airwolf TT Straps have an FAA STC and now full EASA approval. The precision straps are said to be far supe-
rior to those produced by Bell Helicopter, which are based on a 45-year-old design. A set also costs around $7,500, asopposed to over $9,000 for the factory product.
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Avidyne (Stand 1718)Avidyne Corp. has a new plug-and-play, panel-mounted FMS/GPS/nav/com that provides touch-screen user interface
and highly-capable FMS. The IFD540 provides the same nav/comm and MFD capabilities as found in their Entegra
Release 9 systems but in a touch-screen, panel-mounted avionics format.
Avinet & SMS Aero (Stand 1406)Australian software company Avinet is building a customer base for its Air Maestro online safety application. Launched
six years ago, Air Maestro, which is based in the cloud, helps operators to effectively run a safety management system
(SMS). CEO Mike Mulvihill explains, Cloud offers secure Internet-based computing where resources, software and
information are shared and provided to computers and other devices on demand, an everyday utility. It is a hot trend
in the IT world offering big benefits to businesses. Adelaide-based Avinet developed Air Maestro six years ago for a
customer who wanted a reliable and cost-effective SMS. Now Mulvihill claims more than 5,000 users based around
the world. On average, someone logs on every 22 seconds. Being based in the cloud means operators can reduce
costs, improve reliability, increase mobility and eliminate messy paper trails.
Bayards Aluminum (Stand 1806)Dutch manufacturer Bayards can make you an aluminum helipad, ei-ther to order or in kit form. The helipads can be installed on almost
any building or offshore construction. The assembly kits are complete-
ly bolted, eliminating the need for on-site drilling, welding or cutting,
special tools or heavy cranes. Bayards can also equip its helipads with
firefighting (with DIFFS), lighting, heat tracing and refueling systems.
Blue Sky Network (Stand 1710)Blue Sky Network has developed some cool new tracking devices for the helicopter community, including the Hawk-
Eye 5 series, utilizing both GSM and Iridium satellites, and the HawkEye PT, a handheld personal satellite tracking and
messaging device. It has also revamped its SkyRouter 2 tracking portal to offer improved map rendering, management
and reporting tools, and will have it up and running at the booth.
Concorde Battery Corporation (Stand 507)Concorde has released a new Parasitic Load Tester Adaptor (PLTA) that measures the parasitic load/drain on aircraft
batteries when the master switch is off and the aircraft is inactive. The adaptor is designed to mate with a MS3509
style quick disconnect receptacle. This innovative PLTA was conceived in response to aviation community concerns
about the effect of parasitic impact on battery capacity, state of charge, airworthiness and battery life.
Cotsworld Helicopter Centre(Stand 905, static display)Cotsworld Helicopter Centre (Stand 905, static display) is introduc-
ing a new helicopter known as the Guimbal Cabri G2. A newcomer,
the neat G2 two-seater was designed by Bruno Guimbal, a former
senior engineer at Eurocopter. The Cabri meets EASA CS-27 and
FAR-27 regulations, requiring smaller rotorcraft (up to 3,175 kg) to
absorb an accident impact without causing significant injury to oc-cupants. The high-inertia, three-blade head is said to make autorotations easy to perform and demonstrate, Flight
instructor Philippe Colonge says, adding that it is a remarkably accomplished helicopter.
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DART Aerospace (Stand 611)DART Aerospace is showing its certified Vertical Reference Door kit for older Bell 204, 205, 210, 212, 214 & 412 aircraft.
DARTs Vertical Reference Door improves visibility and allows the pilot to maneuver with precision when conducting
vertical reference work such as long-line or firefighting. The kit comes complete with sheet metal door components,
bubble window, wiring harness and a latching mechanism.
DST Control (Stand 303)Saab has chosen the OTUS-U135 camera turret as an option on its medium range Skeldar helicopter UAV. With a rotor
diameter of 4.7 meters, a maximum take-off weight of 200 kg and a maximum endurance (with the gimbal fitted) of up
to 7.5 hours, it is fully autonomous, controlled by high-level-commands such as Point and Fly and Point and Look,
and designed for a range of land, maritime and civil applications.
Enterprise Control Systems (Stand 809)ECS supplies Frances Gendarmerie with CODFM (coded orthogonal frequency division multiplexing) downlink equip-
ment. It has most recently sold the police service its latest Handyview portable COFDM receiver: a fully integrated
unit that provides instantaneous monitoring of COFDM modulated signals. The downlink equipment is fitted to theGendarmeries fleet of Eurocopter EC135s.
Eurocopter(Stand 906, static display)As well as a bevy of beauties on the static park, Eurocopter will
have the new EC145T2 at its booth. Unveiled earlier this year
during Heli-Expo, the T2 features new Turbomeca Arriel 2E en-
gines, advanced cockpit design with the latest avionics, a four-
axis autopilot and a Fenestron tail rotor. First deliveries are ex-
pected in 2013. Its UK subsidiary (Chalet 5) is undergoing some
organizational changesexpect an announcement at the show.
Eurocopter is also hosting the European Helicopter Safety Team
(EHEST), which has identified common themes from analyzing more than 300 European accidents that took place be-
tween 2000 and 2005. The teams report is available on the EASA website.
JR Technology (Stand 610)JR Technology will showcase the latest additions to its range of composite test and repair products. The XY Plotter is
an NDT automatic tap tester, used for detecting flaws in composite and bonded structures. And a lightweight M50-P
moisture meter is designed to conform to the IP67 requirement, can be adjusted to compensate for different material
densities and will measure depths up to 40 mm.
Revue Thommen (Stand 602)Swiss optics company Revue Thommen is launching its HSL-800 searchlight during Helitech. Designed for weight and
power restricted applications such as single engine operations in the U.S. law enforcement sector, the HSL-800s core is
based on the existing HSL-1600 and users will discover familiar performance characteristics. Says company spokesman
Walter Fischbach, like its 1600 cousin, HSL-800 components are integrated within the searchlight itself, simplifying
installation and operation and dramatically reducing all-up weight for such payload-critical aircraft.
Revue Thommen is also about to deliver its first production HSL-1600. Fischbach says that the larger searchlight, hasundergone extensive testing and practical flight trials (by) European OEMs and law enforcement operatorsand passed
with flying colors.
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Scandinavian Avionics A/S (Stand 1520)Scandinavian Avionics is set to provide complete TETRA radio terminal upgrades to the Norwegian Ministry of Jus-
tice and Police, to be fitted on a significant number of helicopters of seven different types. Program manager Michael
Truelsen says the company is looking forward to starting the upgrade process and contributing to making the Nor-
wegian fire brigades, police and health agencies even more effective in the future. Scandinavian Avionics will provide
TETRA radio terminals and associated equipment from Cobham Antenna Systems. In addition, Scandinavian Avionics
will provide installation and integration of the equipment as well as EASA certification, testing and technical support
of the system.
Sikorsky Aircraft(Stand 817, static display)Sikorsky is bringing an S-76C++ , by way of introduction to its next
model, the S-76D. The D will have all-composite, flaw-tolerant
main rotor blades; an advanced Thales avionics system and inte-
grated autopilot; a quiet rotor system; active vibration control;
Pratt & Whitney Canada PW210S engines and, for all-weather
operations, an optional rotor ice protection system (RIPS).Civil applications such as executive transport, offshore energy and EMS are in the corporations sights. First deliveries
are expected in 2013. Form an orderly queue at the static park.
Sloane Helicopters (Stand 1513, Chalet 2, static display)With certification due in the next few weeks, the turbine-powered Robinson R66 has already stirred a lot of interest in
the UK. Sloane Helicopters is showing off its sales demonstrator, together with the sleek AW109 Grand New.
Stack (Stand 1812)Using technology originally developed for high-end motorsports, Stack will demonstrate new ranges of digital videoand multi-function event recorders, as well as an innovative new passive tire pressure and temperature monitor. Stacks
battery-less TPMS uses Surface Acoustic Wave technology and can operate at very high temperaturesmore than 150
degrees Cwithout affecting sensor life.
TLC Handling (Stand 1502, static display)The TLC Helilift helicopter ground handling unit offers single-person operation with full control and built in safety
features. It reduces manpower and operating costs, and improves response times, according to TLC. Its universal fitting
suits all makes and models of skid-mounted helicopters. It also features a powerful 28v battery with built-in APU.
Turbomeca (Stand 1503)Exhibiting with its UK subsidiary and Sagem, the French en-
gine OEM will showcase the new power-saving Ardiden 3 gas
turbine, which is aimed at the 6 to 8-ton weight range. It has
been selected for the AC352 (Chinese EC175) and Russian
Helicopters Kamov Ka-62. Turbomeca UK will announce new
helicopter engine support services at its Fareham, Hampshire
base.
Some 200 companies are exhibiting at Helitech thisyear, about the same number as in 2009. Organizers Reedalso anticipate similar visitor numbers to 2009, when some 4,000 from 60 countries attended.
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OfshoreW
indFarms
OFFshOre Wind
FarmsPOWering eurOPes Future
T
he business opportunities
for global helicopter op-
erators in supporting the
offshore wind farm power
generation market, especially within
Europe, are set to expand rapidly
over the next couple of decades. In
fact the growth has already begun
and there are now plans for offshore
farms containing over 1,000 turbines
covering a large area of sea.
Within the United Kingdom, Bond
Air Services has already been award-
ed the first helicopter contract to ser-
vice the Greater Gabbard wind farm
in the North Sea and competitor Bris-
tow has also announced its intent to
compete in Europe with a range of
flexible services. Danish helicopter
operator UniFly services the Horns
Rev I and II wind farms off the Dan-
ish coast transporting technicians for
maintenance and occasionally types
of cargo, especially when the sea is
to rough for boat transits. Back in
2002, UniFly was awarded a contract
for hoist operations at the Horns Rev
1 offshore wind farm. UniFly uses
the Eurocopter EC135 and in 2009
Bond Air Services also bought one of
the same aircraft to serve the Greater
Gabbard field. UniFly claims to have
been the first helicopter operator
to begin hoisting people onto wind
turbines. In 2009, DONG Energy
brought its Horns Rev wind farm on-
In this first of two features, Rotor & Wingtakesa look at the current state of development of
the offshore wind farm market in Europe and
its projections for growth. The second part will
look closer at the helicopter support opportu-
nities as well as a parallel examination of tech-
niques being developed for search and rescue missions withinthese new, and likely huge fields.
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WindFarms
line with a mere 91 turbines (generating 2.3MW each), yet at the
time was the largest wind farm in the world. Siemens supplied the
turbines, which stand 114.5 meters tall with another 30-40 meters
under the surface of the sea. The diameter of each rotor is 93 meters
and the area covered by the field is around 35km.
The power created by wind energy in Europe is set to triple by
2020, according the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA)
Pure Power report published in July. The EWEAs policy director, Jus-
tin Wilkes, revealed that 194 billion will be invested in European
onshore and offshore wind farms in this decade.
Later this year the European Union will be publishing its long-
term prediction for wind energy, the European Commissions En-
ergy Roadmap 2050. Europe has grasped wind energy, with many
countries seeing it as a green alternative to fossil fuel fired power
stations.
According to the figures wind power produced electricity should
increase from 182 Terawatt hours (TWh) or 5.5 percent of the total
EU demand in 2010, to 581 TWh or 15.7 percent of the total demand
in 2020. The prediction from the EWEA is that by 2020 the elec-
EWEA OFFSHORE WIND CAPACITY (2010)
Taken from Pure Power report, July 2011Countr y Installed Total end 2010 Installed in 2010
United Kingdom 458 1,341
Denmark 207 854
Netherlands 0 247
Belgium 165 195
Sweden 0 164
Germany 50 92
Finland 2 26
Ireland 0 25
Total EU 883 2,944
Norway 0 2.3
China 102 102
Total world 985 3,048
In 2002 Vattenfall (then ELSAM) awarded Danish helicopter operator
UniFly the contracts for hoist operations to the Horns Rev field. The
existing contract, signed in 2007, runs for five years.
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tricity production from wind energy
will be equivalent to the total electric-
ity consumption of all households in
France, Germany, Poland, Spain and
the United Kingdom together.
Denmark is leading in terms over-
all wind power provision for its own
energy needs, not only in the EU but
worldwide, meeting 26 percent of itsenergy consumption in 2010. Spain
and Portugal derive around 15 per-
cent of their national requirements
from wind energy with Germany
achieving 8 percent and the UK only
3.7 percent.
In fact, by 2030, 28 percent of the
total European requirement (1,154
TWh) would be generated through
wind power, which the EWEA says
is more than the 241 million private
households are expected to need thatsame year. Today the figure is closer
to 50 million households, indicating
a huge increase in just under two de-
cades.
In offshore terms, 2.9 GW was in-
stalled at the end of 2010 accounting
for 3.5 percent of installed EU wind
energy, a rise from 2.7 percent in
2009 and representing 9.5 percent of
new annual capacity.
In 2010 offshore wind accounted
for 20.5 percent (2.6 billion) of the
total EU investment generating 883
MW.
Although Denmark has been the
leader in offshore wind power devel-
opment, in 2010 it was overtaken by
the United Kingdom, which exceeded
a capacity of 1 GW.
Eight EU countries together with
Norway now have installed offshore
capacity.
Research and development into
generator capacity and the increase
in size of the wind turbine rotors
over the last two decades have been
responsible for a relatively dramatic
growth in average turbine capacity.
In 1991 it was around 200kW on-
shore and 450 kW offshore in 1991.
By 2010 this had risen more than
1,700 kW onshore and 2,800 kW off-
shore.
During the late summer the EWEA
released its key trends and statisticsreview for the first half of 2011 re-
garding offshore installations. These
showed a 4.5 percent increase in in-
stallations compared with the first
half in 2010, with 101 offshore wind
turbines being installed that could
generate around 348.1 MW. These
sites belonged to the UK, Germany
and Norway. In total 11 offshore
wind farms are under construction
and when finished will supply 2,844
MW.
The number crunching statistics
alone make for impressive reading:
There were 1,247 offshore wind tur-
bines on June 30 in 49 wind farms
over nine different national areas.
The turbine wind farms were in thefollowing areas: Greater Gabbard
and Walney 1 in the UK; Baltic 1 and
BARD Offshore 1 in Germany; and
the fourth prototype floating turbine
in Bergen, Norway,
129 foundations were installed in
seven offshore areas: Thornton Bank
2 in Belgium; Walney 2, lincs, Lon-
don Array and Sheringham Shoal in
the UK; BARD 1 in Germany and the
Norwegian floating prototype,
108 turbines were installed, and
nally, preliminary work was car-
ried out at Gwynt y Mor and Teesside
in the UK; Raahe and Thornton Bank
3 in Belgium.
There are two main turbine manu-
facturers supplying wind turbines tothis EU area. By far the largest is Sie-
mens with an 84 percent share of the
OfshoreW
indFarms
Hoisting from a turbine in the Horns Rev
offshore wind farm, Denmark.
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Energy, whose share is 16 percent. A
third turbine manufacturer is SWAY
but to date has only been responsible
for the floating turbine at Bergen,
Norway.
Financing in this sector is becoming
stronger. Germanys largest offshore
find farm project looks to have securedthe 1.2 billion investment it requires
when construction begins in 2013.
The Meerwind Sr and Meerwind
Ost offshore wind farms, owned by
German company WindMW, will be
sited in the German Bight around
23km north of Helgoland island.
With 80 wind turbines, the Meerwind
site is expected to generate around
288 MW. Power will be fed into an
internal transformer platform sited
within the wind farm, which will inturn be connected to the German na-
tional grid. The site will be supported
and maintained from nearby Helgo-
land and construction is expected to
begin within the next two years and
completed by the end of 2013.
EWEA says the trends are good for
offshore wind farm financing. Banks
are now more willing to look at off-
shore wind power generation in a new
light, and there have been positivemoves forward in Germany, Denmark
and in the UK. However, there is a fi-
nal cautionary word from Christian
Kjaer, chief executive officer of EWEA:
While I see several positive trends for
the European offshore wind power in-
dustry, we are not home and dry yet,
he says. The sector is coming out of
the financial crisis but is still facing
a potential worsening of the general
economic crisis. The number of banksproviding capital for offshore wind
farm investments is steadily growing,
although there is a continued need
for attracting an increasing number
of large institutional investors to off-
shore wind farmspresently the larg-
est construction projects going on in
Europe.
Danish DONG Energys 90-MW Burbo
Bank wind farm.
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ONG
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Helitech Turns 25Organizers: Show Poised to Do Very Well
By Andrew Parker, Senior Editor
Helitech Duxford organizers Reed Exhibitions is hoping for at least the same
number of visitors to this years tradeshow, with projections to go above the
4,000 attendees from the 2009 version of the biannual event.
If we can deliver even better than what we did in 09, great, but if were tracking
about the same, well do very well, Brandon Ward, exhibition director, toldRotor &
Wingon Monday afternoon. The show opened Tuesday morning with crowds lin-
ing up around exhibits and viewing the static display of around 40 helicopters.
Were within a hairs breath either way of the 2009 numbers, of 4,074 total
attendees, he said, with 200 exhibitors on the nose through Monday.
A first-time feature at this years Helitech was a Steering Committee of 13 in-
dustry representatives that met on Monday. While the proceedings were closed
to the media and public, Ward noted that some of the committees findings will
filter out during the event.
It was our first meeting, and really its trying to help us make the show bet-
ter, he explained. We obviously conduct a lot of exhibitor and visitor research
News
Turbomeca, BristowPartner on Training
Safran Group division Tur-bomeca (Stand 1503) has inked along-term agreement with BristowAcademy to supply engine mainte-nance training. Under the partner-ship, Bristow Academy will havethe ability to train pilots and me-chanics as part of the Turbomecatraining network.
The engine maker is also ex-panding its reach in the UK, withcontracts in place to support theMinistry of Defence and a numberof civil EMS and police operators.The UK fleet of Turbomeca enginesstands at around 750 in service onaround 600 helicopters.
Bristow Academy can be foundat Stand 1410 during Helitech,with Bristow Helicopters on dis-play at Chalet 9.
Rusada BecomesEurocopter Supplier
Eurocopter (Stand 906, Chalet5) has reached a preferred supplieragreement with Rusada (Stand1412) for its Envision softwaresystem. The partnership involvesEurocopter Group to market anddistribute Envision for mainte-nance, fleet management, airwor-
thiness management and otherservices.
Continued on Page 35
September 28, 2011
Inside: Turbomeca, Bristow Pactpage 33
AgustaWestland Activepage 34
Gama HeliSAS Dealerpage 34 Vector Supports Europepage 34
MD902 Mx Contractpage 34
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Gama Engineering (Stand 1619), a
Gama Group company that is mak-
ing its public debut during Helitech,
has secured an agreement to distribute
Cobhams HeliSAS autopilot and stabil-
ity augmentation system. The new divi-
sionwhich came together after Gama
Groups Lees Avionics acquired Mann
Aviation Group Engineeringis based
at Fairoaks Airport, near Heathrow.
The Engineering subsidiary has alsopartnered with Garmin to offer the
G500H electronic flight instrument sys-
tem (EFIS) to European operators. De-
signed for VFR Part 27 helicopters, the
G500H is available for several models,
including the Bell 206 and 407, and Eu-
rocopter AS350B2/B3 and EC130B.
Gama Engineering is a dealer for
many equipment suppliers, including
Aircell, DPI Labs, Flight Display Sys-
tems, Garmin, Honeywell, L-3, Rock-
well Collins and Universal. HeliSAS is
available for retrofit on several types,including the Bell 206B/L and 407,
and Eurocopter AS350.
In addition to displaying an AW189
mock-up, AgustaWestland (Chalet 2,
2B) is reporting a handful of sales and
deliveries at Helitech Duxford. The
manufacturer has received an order
from Abu Dhabi-based Falcon Aviation
Services (FAS) for two AS169s and one
GrandNew. In a separate order, Blueway
AS, an offshore operator based in Nor-
way, has purchased another AW139.
The manufacturer has also delivered a
GrandNew to Societe FCL, which will
use the helicopter for private and char-
ter services from its base in Paris.
AgustaWestland Active at Helitech 2011
Vector FleetlandsSupports Europe
Canadian MRO Vector Aero-space Helicopter Services-NorthAmerica is targeting the Europeanmarket by exhibiting at Stand 410during Helitech Duxford. The com-pany is highlighting the servicesavailable through its Fleetlandsoperation, which is based in Gos-port, Hampshire. The location hasprovided MRO for UK Ministry ofDefence helicopters, including theBoeing Chinook and AgustaWest-land Lynx and Sea King. Fleet-lands, a designated overhaul facil-ity (DOF) for the Pratt & Whitney
Canada PW307A, 308A and308C, also provides Rolls-RoyceModel 250 repairs.
SAS Wins MD902Maintenance Contract
Luxembourg Air Rescue (LAR)has selected Specialist Avia-tion Services to provide main-tenance support for its fleet offive MD902s, and a sixth one inoperation with the LuxembourgPolice. The contract calls for linemaintenance to take place at LARfacilities at Gloucestershire Air-port, as well as SAS division ESCin Belgium. With the new con-tract, SAS now provides mainte-nance for more than 25 MD902s.Specialist Aviation Services is theparent company of Police Avia-tion Services and Medical AviationServices.
Donaldson Gains Euro-pean AW119 Approval
EASA has granted a supple-mental type certificate (STC) toDonaldson Aerospace & Defense toinstall its inlet barrier filter (IBF)on the AgustaWestland AW119and AW119Ke. The filter helpsto prevent engine damage in anyenvironment, including land andsea-based operations. Donaldsonsdisplay at Helitech can be found atStand 1916.
Cobham Names Gama HeliSAS Distributor
Support personnel shine up a PZL W-3
Sokol in advance of Helitechs opening
on Monday.
An example of an MD
Helicopters MD900 is one
of the many rotorcrafton display fro