New Interior for Agusta helicopter A109
The helicopter Agusta A109 of the VIP customer of SPAES GmbH & Co. KG obtained a new cabin interior. “The desired leather, carpets and relevant materials were selected by the customer in advance.” said Joachim Schanz, Chief Executive Officer O SPAES. In cooperation with an aviation upholsterer SPAES removed the existing interior and the seats, […]
Installation of Automatic Deployable Emergency Locator Transmitter (AD-ELT) on Airbus helicopter EC 135 in cooperation with Intercopter
SPAES GmbH & Co. KG in collaboration with Intercopter, installed a HR-Smith Automatic Deployable Emergency Locator Transmitter System (AD-ELT) on Airbus Helicopters EC 135. SPAES received the STC approval from EASA. The STC was carried out in cooperation with our customer Intercopter, which operates many of its helicopters over water. “If necessary the AD-ELT can […]
Installation of Helicopter Emergency Egress Lighting System (HEEL) on Airbus helicopter EC 135
SPAES GmbH & Co. KG carried out in cooperation with Intercopter GmbH the installation of a Helicopter Emergency Egress Lighting System (HEEL) for Airbus Helicopters EC 135. “In the case of a water landing, the system automatically activates a lighting system in the helicopter. The lighting of the doors and emergency exits increases the safety […]
SPAES received EASA STC approval for medical workplace in air rescue helicopter
The adapter plate for the medical workstation provides additional space for mounting either of two medical backpacks or medical devices. “The STC increases flexibility in the medical operations and enables more storage space for the medical crew.” Said Joachim Schanz, CEO SPAES. The adapter plate is available for all types of SA/AS 365 helicopter variants […]
SPAES announces new Cooperation Partner for Design and Manufacturing of Aviation Products and Systems
For the expansion of the division „Products“, SPAES announces a new cooperation partner for design and production of electronic products and systems for the aviation sector. Since September 2016 SPAES is working together with AC Avionic Concept UG, which is specialized in the field of avionics. For this cooperation, an agreement between both companies was […]
Neue Vorgaben für den Offshore Betrieb von Hubschraubern
EASA issued a new NPA (Notice of Proposed Amendment) which includes new safety regulations for the operation of helicopters over water. “Studies and investigations have shown, that the occupants hardly have a chance to escape of the helicopter during a water ditching”, explains Joachim Schanz, CEO SPAES GmbH & Co. KG. In this context, working […]
EASA Minor Change for Replacement of ISAT-100 with ISAT-200 System for LearJet
SPAES issued successfully an EASA Minor Change with a customer for the replacement of the SkyTrac ISAT-100 system with the ISAT-200A system. The approval includes the LearJet 35, 35A, 36 and 36A. The ISAT-200 system is a Flight Following/Positioning system with an Iridium satellite telephone for helicopters and airplanes. The Minor Change includes the installation […]
Upgrading to 8.33 kHz Channel Separation for aircraft
From beginning of 01.01.2018, all VFR operated aircraft must be converted to 8.33 kHz radios, to continue their operation with air traffic service. Within the framework of these legal requirements, SPAES GmbH & Co. KG prepared an EASA Minor Change to install a Garmin GNC 255 A / B for all types of Robinson R22 […]
