VIH Aerospace (VIHA) www.vihaerospace.com a leading provider of helicopter manufacturing, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MMRO) services has received Transport Canada (TCCA) and FAA Approval for their H145 Left-Hand or Dual Vertical (Bubble) Reference Window installation.

TCCA STC SH24-12 and FAA STC SR00187IB have been issued, approving Airbus BK117 D2, and BK117 D-3 in the Left Hand or Dual configurations. EASA certification is pending. Brian Thistle, VIHA Director, Business Development, Sales, and Marketing stated, “Adding the H145 further adds to our marketing reach while complementing our existing “bubble window” offerings which also include the Airbus H135, Bell 407, Sikorsky S92 and Airbus Super Puma AS332/H225 family.”

Arne Arneson, VIHA General Manager, added. “The addition of the H145 STC will allow operators to utilize the H145 in additional roles and operations while providing unrestricted visibility during slinging or hoist operations.”