16-Nov-2021Source: Airbus
When a valued customer specified that his new helicopter must have an interior that was fully vegan, Airbus Corporate Helicopters’ (ACH) design team rose to the occasion. The resulting ACH145 has now been delivered to German construction entrepreneur Dr Urs Brunner who insisted on the requirement at the urging of his wife, ethical fashion pioneer... Read more
11-Feb-2020Source: HeliAir
At HeliTech 2017 in London, Helikopter Air Transport (HeliAir) presented a world first “Cocoon” – a self-supporting interior trim for the aviation world. “There has also been great interest in our development at other aviation trade fairs in Europe and the United States,” reports Marco Trefanitz, Managing Director of HeliAir. “First of all, we would like to... Read more
14-Sep-2018Source: Mecaer Aviation Group
Mecaer Aviation Group, Inc. (MAG) announced multiple validations for the VIP MAGnificent interior in the Bell 505. The VIP interior for the Bell 505, branded as the MAGnificent, received its Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) validation with EASA, FAA and ANAC authorities this past week. The STC is an optional upgrade to the existing Bell 505... Read more
10-Feb-2017Source: RAMM Aerospace
Mirabel Heli-Support chooses the RAMM Aerospace R44 Interior Kit for their latest R44 2200 hour/12 year overhaul. The RAMM Interior Kit includes replacement carpet, leather control boots, a wipe clean bulkhead/headliner kit as well as seats completely refurbished with new superior foam and genuine European leather dress covers. Mirabel Heli-Support performs routine and major maintenance as well as aircraft... Read more
4-Nov-2016Source: Bell Helicopters
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company and Mecaer Aviation Group (MAG), an acclaimed designer and manufacturer of high-end cabin comfort systems, today announced the collaboration for the MAGnificent interior for the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X. View renderings of the luxury interior. “Bell Helicopter continues to raise the bar for our customers in... Read more
4-Oct-2016Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company and Mecaer Aviation Group (MAG), an acclaimed designer and manufacturer of high-end cabin comfort systems, today unveiled the MAGnificent interior for the Bell 525 Relentless. As part of Bell Helicopter’s luxury helicopter line, this new innovative interior is designed with enhanced bespoke amenities for Bell 525 Relentless... Read more
14-Jun-2016Source: Bucher
After the successful commissioning of the first five H145 helicopters with HEMS equipment from Bucher, DRF Luftrettung has now placed an order for two more AC70 HEMS kits. The innovative equipment has been designed and developed in close cooperation with users. The ergonomic and flexible design of the equipment is very popular in the market.... Read more
26-May-2016Source: Mecaer
Mecaer Aviation Group, Inc. (MAG) announced today it has signed with a United States based customer to take delivery of a Bell 429 MAGnificent interior. The signing is the first for a North American operator under Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) flight rules. The announcement follows a recent validation with the FAA. The luxury interior for... Read more
24-May-2016Source: Airbus
Airbus Helicopters presents an exclusive first glimpse of the H160 VIP version at this year’s EBACE meeting in Geneva, which is being held from May 24-26. Customers will have the opportunity to experience some of its features like its exclusive cabin interior, electrical footstep and hinged doors thanks to a virtual reality immersion tool. “After... Read more
4-Mar-2016Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today the delivery of the first Bell 429 to a Russian customer outfitted with the MAGnificent luxury cabin interior created by Italy-based Mecaer Aviation Group (MAG). “We have been anticipating this milestone for quite some time and are very excited to deliver this luxurious aircraft to one of... Read more
24-Feb-2016Source: Spectrum Aeromed
Spectrum Aeromed announced today that the company is celebrating their 25th year in business and will showcase new medical equipment designed for the Bell 429 Helicopter at the Helicopter Association International HELI EXPO convention in Louisville, Kentucky from March 1-3, in booth 4745. “We started this year celebrating with our employees the accomplishments that have... Read more
18-Feb-2016Source: AAR
AAR, an industry-leading provider of aviation aftermarket services and nose-to-tail solutions for commercial airlines, original equipment manufacturers and governments, announces Wednesday at the Singapore Airshow it has been selected by Vision Systems, a market leader in solar protection solutions, to integrate Electronically Dimmable Windows (EDW) solutions for retrofit programs in Asia, Middle East, Africa and... Read more
12-Feb-2016Source: Spectrum
Spectrum Aeromed announced this week Thomas Redder was promoted to Vice President of International Sales and Anne Ehlenberger was hired as an account representative for office in Germany. In his new role Redder will oversee marketing initiatives in Europe, Middle East, Russia and Asia. Ehlenberger will support sales projects. Ehlenberger graduated with a Bachelor’s degree... Read more
25-Jan-2016Source: RAMM Aerospace
RAMM Aerospace is now offering Frameless Seat Cushions for the Bell 206/407 aircraft. The HELIFAB FAA STC SR09522RC eliminates the 206/407 seat frame entirely for all FWD facing passenger seats and will be available for all seating positions in the near future. TCCA/EASA Approvals are pending. RAMM Aerospace is already receiving significant interest in the... Read more
5-Jan-2016Source: HeliHub.com
Aerolite has announced today that EASA have issued STC approval for an AW169 air medical interior. The actual approval was completed in December 2015, but Aerolite have not stated if it was their delay in broadcasting the news, or EASA being slow with the paperwork. The STC is for the first of a family of... Read more
23-Nov-2015Source: HeliHub.com
Mecaer has announced the award of an STC by EASA for the H145 Mercedes Benz Style luxury interior. The STC includes MAG’s new engineering package for the H145T2 and the interior options include their proprietary in-flight entertainment (IFEEL) and internal Wi-Fi. The interior is offered in four different “harmonies” which can be combine with a... Read more
11-Nov-2015Source: RAMM Aerospace
RAMM Aerospace is now offering quality upholstery, soft goods, cabinetry and custom solutions to the helicopter industry. Several helicopter operators have already benefitted from the products and services offered by RAMM Aerospace. Focusing on the unresolved needs of helicopter operators has lead RAMM to several new product development opportunities. “Our core capabilities and everything that... Read more
11-Sep-2015Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced that Mecaer Aviation Group (MAG) has successfully validated the Bell 429 VVIP interior with the national civil aviation authority of Brazil, Agencia Nacional de Aviacao Civil (ANAC). The VVIP luxury interior branded the “MAGnificent” by Italy-based MAG achieved the original Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) with the... Read more
4-Sep-2015Source: Mecaer Aviation
Mecaer Aviation Group (MAG) announcedit has successfully validated their VVIP Bell 429 helicopter interior with the Agencia Nacional De Aviacao Civil (ANAC). MAG achieved the original Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) with EASA earlier this year and continues to validate with agencies around the world. Brazil is the first of six (6) international validations applied for... Read more
30-Apr-2015Source: NCSU
Riding in a helicopter or airplane can be a noisy experience for passengers. But researchers from North Carolina State University and MIT have developed a membrane that can be incorporated into aircraft to drastically reduce the low-frequency noise that penetrates the cabin. “This design is promising for making structures that are strong, lightweight, and sound-proof,”... Read more
14-Apr-2015Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland announced today the launch of the second edition of its “Flydeas for the City” initiative, within the framework of the ‘Energy for Creativity’ Exhibition-Event that was officially opened today by INTERNI magazine in Milan. The initiative is aimed at developing an all new, advanced corporate cabin interior for the AW609 TiltRotor with several design... Read more
4-Mar-2015Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today at Heli-Expo the company’s Prague facility has begun installation on the first Bell 429 to be outfitted with Mecaer Aviation Group’s (MAG) VVIP luxury interior branded the “MAGnificent”. For pictures of Mecaer’s Bell 429 interior, please visit this link. “We teamed up with MAG and... Read more
3-Mar-2015Source: Spectrum Aeromed
Spectrum Aeromed completed its first of four Agusta 109/119 equipment kit installations for TriState CareFlight. TriState CareFlight offers inter-facility fixed and rotor wing transports, and rotor wing EMS services (excluding maternal and neonatal patients) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. They operate out of Arizona serving Colorado, Nevada and New... Read more
2-Mar-2015Source: Aerolite
Aerolite will be highlighting the newest aeromedical interior designs for the Airbus EC145 T2, EC135 T3 and Bell 429 during the 2015 Heli-Expo. EC145 T2 Aerolite received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from EASA for a modular aeromedical EMS Interior. The interior allows an operator various configuration set up choices regarding stretchers, seating arrangements and... Read more
25-Feb-2015Source: Dart
This year, DART will be showcasing a full AW139 aircraft featuring its cutting-edge Emergency Float System with Integrated Liferafts as well as its AW139 Lightweight Interior Ceiling Panels, Maintenance Steps, Door Accessories, Engine Wash System, Protector Kits and more. In addition to the AW139 family of products, DART will be displaying its well-recognized Landing Gear... Read more
10-Feb-2015Source: AAT
Air Ambulance Technology (AAT), the Austrian based specialist for customized EMS, VIP and Mission Intereriors for helicopters and fixed wing aircraft, recently received an FAA Validation for its successful AW 139 interior solutions in quick change configuration. The validation was granted based on an earlier issued Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from EASA and covers a... Read more
22-Oct-2014Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), will display the Bell 429 in corporate/VIP configuration at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) 2014 conference, held this year in Orlando, Florida from October 21 to 23. In addition, Italy-based Mecaer Aviation Group will be featuring a mockup of the Bell 429 MAGnificent interior inside the... Read more
3-Sep-2014Source: Bucher
Airbus Helicopters recently celebrated the official hand-over of the EC145-T2 to DRF Luftrettung. This was the green light for Bucher Leichtbau to begin the first installation in an EC145-T2 of their totally redesigned and developed helicopter emergency medical system (AC70). It is the culmination of two years of intensive collaboration with our customers and partners,... Read more
12-Aug-2014Source: MAG
Mecaer Aviation Group (MAG) will display its “MAGnificent” luxury interior for the Bell 429 at the 11th Annual Latin American Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (LABACE) in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The event marks the debut of the VVIP interior in Latin America. The Bell 429 interior mock-up will include many functional amenities. The center console... Read more
9-Jul-2014Source: Mecaer
MAG Design Studio received their Award for the Red Dot Design for “Excellent Detail Solutions” in the VVIP Interior of the Bell 429 at this year’s Gala event. Ms. Alessandra Pasqua, Director of MAG Design Studio commented, “We are extremely proud of this award. This award highlights the hard work and creativity that went into... Read more
26-Jun-2014Source: Mecaer
Mecaer Aviation Group (MAG) is teaming up with Bell Helicopter to display the newest state-of-the-art luxury cabin interior for the Bell 429 aircraft at the 7th Annual Yachting Gala in Monte Carlo from June 28th to June 29th. [This interior was the one introduced at Heli-Expo. Ed] Customers can customize the cabin interior to a variety of seating configurations,... Read more
13-Apr-2014
Since 1982, AeroQuest has been a leader in aircraft interior components manufacturing and specializes in turnkey products for business and commercial aircraft including showers, countertops, window shades, cabinetry, cabin peripheral panels, and other interior components. The company offers both build-to-print and design-to-build services. Glen Lynch, President & CEO of the GAL Aerospace Group of Companies,... Read more
10-Apr-2014Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce the winner of the creative contest “Flydeas for the City”, during the opening conference at Fuorisalone 2014, the most important design event of the year that is held in Milan, Italy. The contest was held as part of the exhibition event “New Ideas for Feeding the City”.... Read more
26-Feb-2014Source: Mecaer Aviation Group
Italy-based Mecaer Aviation Group (MAG), through its MAG Design Studio, is expanding its collaboration with Bell Helicopter. The company has created a new and innovative VVIP interior concept for the Bell 429 which has been branded the Bell 429 MAGnificent. MAG has successfully introduced renowned Italian style and exquisite craftsmanship into highly-advanced-technology interiors that are... Read more
4-Sep-2013Source: Aerolite
Aerolite announced it received TCCA approval for HEMS interiors for the AW109S and SP models. The interior can be configured with one or two stretchers, up to four attendants in one stretcher configuration and up to two attendants in the two stretcher configuration. The innovative multi-mission medical floor allows the integration of a swiveling/tracking medical... Read more
22-May-2013Source: Research Frontiers Inc.
Vision Systems, a Research Frontiers REFR +3.21% licensee and tier-one supplier of SPD-Smart electronically dimmable products, has announced that helicopter manufacturer Eurocopter will feature Vision Systems’ SPD-Smart Noctis windows and a partition in the mock-up of its EC175 helicopter. Eurocopter will exhibit this mock-up in Stand 7050 at EBACE 2013 in Geneva, Switzerland from May... Read more
9-Apr-2013Source: Andrew Winch Designs
Andrew Winch Designs (AWD) has created a new state-of-the-art interior for an AGUSTA 189 helicopter that will provide the perfect environment to fly from land to sea. Incorporating the level of detail and entertainment technology previously only seen in the interiors of superyachts and the most VVIP wide-body aircraft, the AWD designed AGUSTA 189 helicopter... Read more
2-Nov-2012Source: AAR
AAR has received FAA certification of its new and improved Off Shore Airliner (OSA) interior design for Sikorsky’s S-92® fleet of offshore utility aircraft. In addition to the composite interiors for the Sikorsky S-92 helicopter program, AAR also provides precision machining services for several hundred aircraft. AAR made the announcement from the National Business Aviation... Read more
30-Oct-2012Source: BASF
Hearing protection is no longer needed thanks to Basotect®, the open-celled melamine foam from BASF: Passengers can leave hearing protection behind when boarding a luxurious version of the Russian Mi 8 helicopter. The helicopter, which is over 25 meters long and is used for passenger transport, has been equipped with an improved sound insulation system... Read more
30-Oct-2012Source: Mecaer Aviation Group
Mecaer Aviation Group (MAG), the Italian aircraft interior specialist of Borgomanero, Italy, will display a full-scale mock-up of its new VIP interior for the AgustaWestland AW169 helicopter at this year’s NBAA Annual Meeting and Convention. The VIP interior, which is the creation of the company’s design studio, is available for viewing at MAG’s booth #... Read more
10-Apr-2012Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and the leading fashion design house Karl Lagerfeld are pleased to announce their partnership for the design of VIP helicopter interiors and exteriors. The cooperation will initially focus on the development of an exclusive AW139 medium twin helicopter VIP exterior and interior design, with the possibility to expand the partnership to... Read more
17-Nov-2011Source: Scott's Bell 47
Scott’s – Bell 47, Inc., is excited to announce an agreement with Oregon Aero, Inc. to development an improved Seat System and modern Interior solutions for the model 47 fleet. Oregon Aero, Inc. is a leader in engineering, testing, certifying and manufacturing advanced seating & interior systems for aircraft and other applications. The company has... Read more
2-Aug-2011Source: Spectrum Aeromed
Intermountain Healthcare in Salt Lake City, Utah recently received the first of five Grand New helicopters with a US-certified emergency medical service interior designed by Spectrum Aeromed. Spectrum Aeromed created a customized EMS interior for Intermountain’s Grand New helicopter that features a state-of-the-art single-patient stretcher platform, a secondary foldable and stowable patient stretcher, as well... Read more
25-Jul-2011Source: Aersolution
Aersolution GmbH, founded 2006 as an aircraft engineering service supplier, has extended its product range to entire EMS interiors for rotary and fixed wing aircraft. For several years, Aersolution has designed high end modifications for medium and large body VIP fixed wing aircrafts. In parallel, Aersolution developed complex interior components for Emergency Medical Service operators... Read more
21-Jun-2011Source: Research Frontiers
SPD-Smart electronically dimmable window shades supplied by Research Frontiers (Nasdaq: REFR) licensee Vision Systems are being presented by an OEM in their full cabin mockup at the 49th International Paris Air Show being held from June 20-26, 2011 at Le Bourget Airport in France. Vision Systems’ SPD-Smart Nuance and Noctis aerospace windows offer instant and... Read more
7-Mar-2011Source: Metro Aviation
As the result of a recent competitive bid award, Metro Aviation, Inc. will finish three Eurocopter EC155B1 critical care transport helicopters for The University of Michigan Health System Survival Flight program. Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Survival Flight will enter service with their first EC155B1 in September 2011 and will replace the current fleet of... Read more
19-Oct-2010Source: DART Helicopter Services
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received FAA, Transport Canada and EASA approval of their Utility Trim Kits for the Bell 206 L3/L4 models of helicopters. DART’s durable, lightweight interior trim panels improve the aesthetics of the aircraft interior and feature a modern texture. Kits install... Read more
2-Jul-2010Source: Sikorsky
SHELTON, Conn., Sikorsky Aerospace Services (SAS), the aftermarket division of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., today announced the acquisition of LifePort, Inc., a Washington aircraft accessories manufacturer that specializes in air medical systems, lightweight armor, interior furnishings and EnfliteTM galley equipment for fixed and rotary wing aircraft. This acquisition establishes SAS’s new accessories business segment. Sikorsky Aircraft... Read more
4-May-2010Source: Mercedes-Benz
Comfortable seats with exclusive materials coupled with sumptuous wood for the floors and ceiling. The interior of the special edition EC145 Mercedes-Benz Style helicopter by Eurocopter, a subsidiary of the European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS), has all the style and luxury one would expect from a Mercedes-Benz car. The interior space has been... Read more
4-Mar-2010
S.E.I. (Servizi Elicotteristici Italiani) S.p.A., a Mecaer Aviation Group company, has received certification for its lightweight cabin noise and vibration reduction system called SILENS. The system has been EASA certified on an AgustaWestland AW139 helicopter, with FAA certification expected early in 2010. Originally developed in Italy in collaboration with AgustaWestland, the system has been proven... Read more
18-Oct-2009Source: Vertical
DART Helicopter Services has announced that their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received FAA certification of their expanded line of Interior Trim Panels and Cabin Floor and Baggage Compartment Protectors for the 206A/B, 206L series and 407 helicopters. Transport Canada and EASA approvals have been previously received.... Read more