Everett, WA: March 10, 2023- BLR Aerospace has received EASA approval of its H125 FastFin® System incorporating the H125 Arriel 2D engine Power Upgrade certified by Airbus Helicopter in October of 2021. The increase in directional control that BLR’s FastFin® System provides combined with the additional engine power now available results in useful load increases up to 485 pounds (220 Kg), while the OGE hover ceiling at maximum take-off weight is higher by 2,750 ft (up to 13,900 ft vs 11,150 ft previously).
In addition to EASA certification, BLR holds certifications and validations with several Civil Aviation Authorities around the world.
“Once again Airbus Helicopters has increased the capability of one of its helicopter platforms. We’re grateful that we’ve been able to collaborate with Airbus on this exciting upgrade making an already great helicopter even better” Says BLR Aerospace President, Mike Carpenter.
About BLR Aerospace
BLR Aerospace, headquartered in Everett, Washington, provides performance-enhancing products now on more than 10,000 helicopters and airplanes worldwide and is endorsed by industry-leading OEMs such as Airbus Helicopters, Textron Aviation, and Bell Helicopters.
For more information on BLR FastFin® Systems visit BLR’s website at BLRaerospace.com, or contact BLR’s Director of Rotor Wing Sales, Keith Ray at Keith@blraerospace.com or (425) 405 4808. For updated information and to see our latest videos follow and subscribe to our Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn pages.
