Héli-Union has successfully obtained the first ever EASA certification of an LPV capability on AS332L1 with both digital and analogic systems. Normally, an LPV capability on AS332L1 utilises either digital or analogic system. Many companies try to improve the method by combining both systems but none succeeded, except Héli-Union. For now, Héli-Union is the only company that has been approved by EASA to apply such LPV capability on AS332L1 type helicopter.

A localizer performance with vertical guidance (LPV) approach is a modern instrument approach procedure that uses wide area augmentation system (WAAS) and very precise GPS capabilities to attain an airplane’s position. This approach increases position sensitivity as the aircraft approaches runways, enabling the aircraft to be flown completely by the autopilot. With the ability of incorporating the digital and analogic systems, Héli-Union’s LPV capability is able to produce a more precise position, thus decrease the risks while flying in autopilot mode.

As a reliable helicopter support services company, safety is always at the forefront of Héli-Union’s daily activity. Héli-Union does not cease to improve its services, with the goal of providing only the best service for its clients. This new certification allows Héli-Union to provide a much more advanced service, thus keeping the clients helicopter flying safely anywhere and everywhere.

Learn about the most practical solution for the regulation of the new navigation system technology at Héli-Union Training Center in Angouleme! For any details, feel free to contact us at a.marchal@hutc.fr!

 

Source: http://www.leonardocompany.com/customer-support/elicotteri-helicopter/awnewsletter

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HUTC HAS BEEN GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO HOST AND TO TRAIN PILOTS FROM THE CAMEROON’S ARMED FORCES
Earlier in March 2017, several pilots ofthe Cameroonese Army have just received their pilot licenses in HUTC. This remarks the end of the second training session for these pilots.
The Cameroonese Pilots arrived at Héli-Union Training Center on the 1st of May 2015. The extensive number of training that they had to undertake are the Theoretical ATPL (H) Course with the main objective is to train helicopter pilots in order to attain the theoretical knowledge necessary to undertake its professional activity in helicopter industry, CPL/IR (Commercial Pilot License/Instrument Rating) Courses with MCC (Multi Crew Coordination), Multi-pilot Qualification, Helicopter Type Bell 206 Qualification, Helicopter Type AS365N3 Qualification, Mountain Flying and Over-the-Sea Flying courses.
Héli-Union Training Center is also proud to announce that one of the successful trained-pilot, Ms. Sorel Stephanie GUEMKAM FOPOSSI is the first ever woman pilot within the Cameroon’s Air Force and more also, the first ever woman pilot who takes Ab-Initio training at Héli-Union Training Center.

 

 

 

 

About HUTC

Héli-Union Training Center or HUTC is a helicopter training center approved by EASA. Located in the Brie Champniers airport in Charente, HUTC offers a wide range of training courses, from basic to professional helicopter pilot license. The courses are adapted to the needs and profile of each student. Each year, the school receives more than 500 students and pilots with diverse backgrounds. HUTC operates its activities in 2300m² modern and pleasant premises.

On Friday, 24 February 2017, Héli-Union successfully started helicopter operations in the south of Myanmar for one of its clients. Its customer, Woodside, is an international oil and gas company to whom Héli-Union provided its services last year for a drilling campaign in the same blocks. This is not the first time that the two companies are working together for an offshore operation.

The contract entails provision of passenger transportation and MEDEVAC/SAR services for blocks A-6 and AD-7. Héli-Union is operating 3 AW139s for this particular mission. Two of these helicopters are of 7 Tonnes configuration with the latest avionics package are dedicated to support Woodside’s crew change operations. One of these helicopters has been particularly retrofitted recently in Leonardo Malaysia, in order to meet the flying distance requirement of this mission.

This mission necessitates Héli-Union to operate simultaneously from several bases and requires the company to be flexible. Héli-Union’s project management team always worked conscientiously to emerge with the most cost-effective solutions for its clients.

Jonathan Cosson, Héli-Union’s Deputy Managing Director commented that, “We are delighted that Woodside has decided to work with us again and we look forward to providing a high level of service. The project team, including pilots and engineers have been working very intensively to provide a safe and efficient service above all.”

Héli-Union is creating more than 30 new jobs by opening its doors in Pau, France. This new branch will become another branch of Héli-Union Industry providing heavy maintenance of helicopters. Héli-Union Pau is expected to be operational in May 2017.

Héli-Union Pau will host one of Héli-Union’s main portfolios of industry-related service, which is regular inspection of Helicopter type Cougar and Super Puma Families (AS332/AS532) dedicated to the French Military.

The maintenance hangar will reach the surface area of 2500m² with a maximum capacity of receiving 4 helicopters at once.

In Toussus-le-Noble, Héli-Union has seen an increasing flow of helicopter inspection demand. The company is projecting a higher number of demand starting from 2017. By establishing a new branch, Héli-Union will be able to answer to its clients’ needs more effectively.

Pau Airport has been chosen as the new destination due to its strategic location. Héli-Union’s new hangar in Pau Airport will be located within a walking distance from the bases of its main client, the French Army. This allows Héli-Union Industry to have a closer approach to its main clients and to retaliate in a timely manner.

Along with the new branch comes new competent staffs to manage the business. Laurent Marie has been nominated as the Base Manager of Héli-Union Pau. Laurent Marie has been working in Héli-Union for 27 years and is currently holding the position of Launching Service Manager.

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Héli-Union has just ended its contract to support BG Group’s offshore drilling operations for two natural gas wells in blocks 1 and 4 in Southern Tanzania. The operation lasted for 3 months from November 2016 until January 2017. Héli-Union supported the operation with its AW139 helicopter for passenger transport and another AW139 for MEDEVAC services.

This operation marks Héli-Union’s first mission in Tanzania and first collaboration with BG Group.

Mr. Patrick Molis, the CEO of Héli-Union commented, “We are very pleased that BG Group chose Héli-Union to provide helicopter transport support for their drilling operations in Tanzania. Héli-Union is very determined to give only the safest and the best service for our clients. This activity has marked the expansion of Héli-Union’s footprint in Africa and we intend to spread our wings even further. We do not cease to improve and we hope that Héli-Union will be able to provide BG Group with more of our service in the future.”

For its safe and efficient service, BG Group has awarded Héli-Union with recognition medals at the end of the successful mission.

Héli-Union and Safran sign a partnership contract for helicopter equipment distribution within the African market dedicated to Safran engines, parts and tools.

The contract covers from classic engines up to MAKILA model. The distribution area focuses mainly on African countries such as Burkina-Faso, Gabon, Cameroon, Nigeria, Angola, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Congo, Togo and Senegal. The aim of this partnership is to develop the Safran’s distribution network and ensure a performant distribution service level.

Being present in the African market for almost 50 years, Héli-Union is a compatible choice for Safran to expand its global reach.

Today, Héli-Union also serves international oil and gas companies for offshore personnel transportation through its bases in Congo, Gabon, Cameroon, Nigeria, Angola and Tanzania. The combination of Héli-Union’s strong presence together with Safran’s expertise of the manufacture of equipment and subsystem for helicopter engines, allows both French companies to consolidate their value-added positions in Africa and to strengthen their relationship.

Héli-Union has been operating a large fleet of Safran-powered rotorcraft, including AS 332, H225 and S76C series, which are used in offshore transportation missions. The two companies have been collaborating for more than 50 years and has built trusts on each other over these years. Héli-Union is looking forward to the successful growth of their mutual activities in this new market.

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