9-Jan-2025Source: Airwolf Aerospace
Airwolf Aerospace has received supplemental type certificate (STC) approval from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for the installation of True Blue Power® main ship batteries. The EASA STCs are for True Blue Power® TB17 Lithium-ion batteries in four makes and nine models of helicopters and True Blue Power® TB20 Lithium-ion batteries in Airbus... Read more
3-Dec-2024Source: Airwolf Aerospace
Airwolf Aerospace has received Transport Canada supplemental type certificate (STC) approval for the installation of True Blue Power® TB17 Lithium-ion batteries for five makes and nine models of Helicopters. Airwolf Aerospace’s Lithium-ion battery STC initiative is gaining momentum with FAA approval in early 2024, ANAC Brazil approval in November 2024 and now Transport Canada STC... Read more
26-Nov-2024Source: Airwolf Aerospace
Airwolf Aerospace has received ANAC Brazil supplemental type certificate (STC) for the installation of True Blue Power® TB17 Lithium-ion batteries for four makes and eight models of Helicopters. TB17– Lithium-ion battery ANAC STC 2024S11-10 (FAA STC SR04637CH) Airwolf Aerospace Lithium-ion STC kits are now ANAC Brazil and FAA STC approved and in stock for:... Read more
1-Oct-2024Source: VFS
Vertical Flight Solutions (VFS) proudly announces that its TB20 Lithium-Ion Battery Kit has received Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval for the EC130 helicopter series. With over 60 kits installed across H125 and EC130 helicopters, VFS continues to solidify its reputation for delivering highly dependable and effective lithium-ion battery replacement solutions.... Read more
27-Feb-2024Source: Airwolf Aerospace
Airwolf Aerospace announced that the company has attained FAA STC approval for the installation of True Blue Power® TB17 Lithium-ion STC kits for the Airbus H125/AS350, AS355, EC-120, H130/EC130, Bell 206A/B, 206L/L1/L3/L4, Enstrom 480B, Hiller UH-12E and MD 369/500 helicopters and the True Blue Power® TB20 battery in H125/AS350, AS355 helicopters. Operators of these aircraft... Read more
27-Feb-2024Source: Enstrom
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation is expanding its relationship with Airwolf Aerospace, adding a supplemental type certificate (STC) for the installation of True Blue Power® TB17 Lithium-ion batteries. This option will be available for all Enstrom 480B model helicopters. Airwolf Aerospace has acted as a trusted, long-time supplier for Enstrom, providing the main rotor Tension Torsion straps for... Read more
27-Feb-2024Source: Airwolf Aerospace
Airwolf Aerospace has received FAA STC approval SR04644CH for the installation of True Blue Power® TB20 Lithium-ion battery in Airbus H125/AS350, and AS355 helicopters. The STC approval for the TB20 Lithium-ion battery follows Airwolf’s recent STC approval of TB17 Lithium-ion STC kits for Airbus H125/AS350, AS355, EC-120, H130/EC130, Bell 206A/B, 206L/L1/L3/L4, Enstrom 480B, Hiller UH-12E... Read more
26-Jun-2023Source: Vertical Flight Solutions
Vertical Flight Solutions (VFS) by EuroTec is pleased to announce FAA and Transport Canada approval for the True Blue Power TB20 Lithium-Ion Battery kit in H125/ AS350 helicopters. The 20 amp-hour True Blue Power Lithium-Ion battery offered by VFS presents several remarkable features, including on-condition maintenance, an increase in useful payload of up to 21.5... Read more
2-Feb-2023Source: True Blue Power
True Blue Power, the first company in the world to engineer and certify lithium-ion main ship batteries for aviation, is leading the charge on lithium-ion battery training. You can now receive one credit hour toward Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) and Inspection Authorization (IA) refresher certification when you complete the free, on-demand... Read more
21-Sep-2022Source: True Blue Power
True Blue Power, today, announced the addition of 100-watt USB-C charging ports to the company’s line of MAX Power USB Chargers (TA360 Series). Engineered with the latest Power Delivery (PD) technology, the new, 100-watt chargers deliver 7 times more power than competing products and will meet the requirements of personal electronics in the cabin and... Read more
3-Feb-2021Source: Robinson Helicopter Company
Robinson Helicopter Company recently added the TB17 Lithium-ion battery to its R44 options. TB17 by True Blue Power, a division of Mid-Continent Instrument, offers substantial weight savings, improved starter performance, and longer life. At 16 pounds, the TB17 is substantially lighter than the R44’s standard 29.5-pound battery, reducing the helicopter’s overall weight by 13.5 pounds.... Read more
7-Dec-2020Source: True Blue Power
True Blue Power announced Vertical Flight Solutions (VFS) by EuroTec has received Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) approval for the installation of the ultralightweight True Blue Power TB17 lithium-ion main ship battery on Airbus H125/AS350 Series helicopters. The battery integration requires no structural work and includes an NVIS-compatible cockpit annunciator. Additional approvals, including Federal Aviation... Read more
27-Jan-2020Source: True Blue Power
True Blue Power today announced Airwolf Aerospace has selected the company’s ultra-lightweight, fast-charging main ship batteries for a series of new lithium-ion battery Supplemental Type Certification (STC) kits on 18 turbine helicopter models. Airwolf’s lithium-ion battery STC kits include a state-of-the-art True Blue Power® lithium-ion main ship battery, mounting hardware, simple wiring harness and a Magic... Read more
7-Mar-2019Source: True Blue Power
The leading manufacturer of lithium-ion aircraft batteries, True Blue Power, introduced the company’s new, fifth-generation (Gen5) main ship batteries during a press conference today at the Helicopter Association International (HAI) Heli-Expo. The ultra-lightweight, TB20 (20 amp-hour), TB30 (30 amp-hour) and TB40 (40 amp-hour) are the company’s first on-condition, lithium-ion, engine-start batteries. Engineered to address the... Read more
18-Oct-2018Source: True Blue Power
Helicopter operators flying popular EC130/H130 series aircraft now have access to the newest technology in main battery solutions. Vertical Flight Solutions by EuroTec has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from Transport Canada for its kit incorporating True Blue Power’s TB17 (17 amp-hour) Advanced Lithium-ion Battery into Airbus EC130/H130 helicopters. The company reports it is... Read more
28-Mar-2018Source: True Blue Power
True Blue Power today announced the company is offering a Limited Lifetime Warranty on all new True Blue Power TA102 Series and TA202 Series USB Charging Ports. “Our customers value time-tested quality and excellent customer service,” explained Erik Ritzman, Director of True Blue Power. “Offering this lifetime warranty demonstrates the confidence we have in our charging ports. We stand behind... Read more
14-Nov-2017Source: True Blue Power
True Blue Power, a division of Mid-Continent Instrument Co. Inc., today announced the promotion of Erik Ritzman to Division Manager. In this role, Ritzman will develop customer programs, while working closely with engineers and account managers to advance the True Blue Power division and its product line. As Division Manager, Ritzman joins Mid-Continent’s Leadership Team,... Read more
11-Jan-2017Source: True Blue Power
True Blue Power and Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics are proud to announce that the True Blue Power TB17 (17 amp-hour) lithium-ion engine-start battery and Mid-Continent’s MD302 Standby Attitude Module (SAM®) are standard equipment on the new Bell Helicopter 505 Jet Ranger X™. The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, confirmed the aircraft’s Transport Canada Type... Read more
14-Oct-2016Source: True Blue Power
True Blue Power announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the company’s TB17 (17-amp hour) lithium-ion batteries on Robinson R44 helicopters. This is the first STC granted by the FAA for lithium-ion battery use as a primary electrical power source, including engine start. True Blue Power partnered with... Read more
27-Apr-2016Source: True Blue Power
True Blue Power today announced the TA202 Series High Power USB Charging Port, the latest addition to the company’s popular line of USB chargers. The TA202 Series simultaneously provides 3 amps of power per charging port. Available in single and dual USB Type-A and Type-C configurations, the high-powered units charge current and next-generation personal electronic... Read more
9-Mar-2016Source: True Blue Power
True Blue Power have announced the company’s revolutionary TB17 (17 amp-hour) lithium-ion engine-start battery will power the new Bell Helicopter 505 Jet Ranger X™. The TB17 battery utilizes proprietary Nanophosphate® lithium-ion cell chemistry to provide unmatched power, energy, safety and life. Weighing less than 16 pounds, the TB17 offers 45 percent weight savings, increased payload,... Read more
16-Jul-2015Source: True Blue Power
True Blue Power® is selling the new TEX16 lithium-ion main ship battery, which is specifically designed for experimental aircraft. This advanced battery system will be available for purchase exclusively at the Experimental Aircraft Association’s (EAA) annual AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, July 20 – 26. The TEX16 is designed with the same architecture as FAA-certified True... Read more
25-Feb-2015Source: Phoenix
Phoenix Heliparts (PHP) is pleased to announce its partnership with True Blue Power®, a division of Mid-Continent Instrument Co. Inc., to pursue a series of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 27 Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) for the installation of the True Blue Power TB17 Advanced Lithium-ion Battery into many of the airframes PHP supports. Initial... Read more
21-Oct-2014Source: True Blue Power
True Blue Power is the first company in the world to achieve FAA TSO and EASA ETSO certifications for three sophisticated lithium-ion battery products. The TS835 Series Emergency Power Supply received certification in April 2010, followed by the TB17 (17 amp hour) main ship battery in February 2014, and the most recently certified TB44 (44... Read more
26-Feb-2014Source: True Blue Power
True Blue Power®, a division of Mid-Continent Instrument Co., Inc., has announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Technical Standard Order (TSO) C179a and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) European Technical Standard Order (ETSO) certification of the TB17 Advanced Lithium-ion Battery. The TB17 is the first lithium-ion engine start battery for business and commercial aviation to receive either certification.... Read more
4-Apr-2013Source: True Blue Power
True Blue Power today announced several Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) for the TS835 Series lithium-ion emergency power supply (EPS). True Blue Power received a Part 25 STC for installation of the TS835 Series in LearJet 35/36 models and a Part 27 STC for installation in BK117 and EC145 helicopters. The company... Read more
18-Jul-2011Source: True Blue Power
True Blue Power®, a division of Mid-Continent Instruments and manufacturer of advanced Friendly Lithium power management solutions, announced today a contract with Eurocopter Deutschland, a subsidiary of European Aeronautics Defense and Space Company (EADS), to provide the True Blue Power MD835 Emergency Power Supply (EPS) for the EC135 and EC145 T2 next generation civilian helicopters.... Read more
