Aspen Avionics Announces STC, Developed By Keystone Helicopters

Aspen Avionics said Tuesday that an STC for installation of the Aspen EFD1000H into the Bell 206 and Bell 407 model helicopters has been approved by the FAA. This STC was developed in partnership with Keystone Helicopters.

The EFD1000H is the latest addition to the Evolution Flight Display System. Designed and manufactured to meet the rigors of helicopter operations, Aspen’s EFD1000H enables rotorcraft operators to replace their legacy mechanical flight instruments with state-of-the-art electronic displays with little to no modification of the existing panel.

“This certification project has been many months in the making and we are looking forward to offering the Evolution glass panel system to Bell owners and operators,” says Anson Gray, Aspen’s Helicopter Sales Manager. “The EFD1000H’s lightweight, compact form and specially designed vibration-isolating kit will be a huge plus for helicopter operators looking for a glass cockpit upgrade,” he adds.

“Aspen Avionics brings to rotary operators the same great benefits of upgradability, compatibility, and customization that has made the Evolution System so popular with fixed-wing owners,” said John Uczekaj, President and CEO Aspen Avionics. He adds, “Of particular benefit to those operators working in high pressure environments such as law enforcement and medical transportation, the Aspen Evolution System provides phenomenal situational awareness that enhances safety and reduces pilot workload.”

Aspen Avionics will be demonstrating the new EFD1000H at Heli Expo February 21 through 23 in Houston, TX. The EFD1000H PFD is the lowest priced certified EFIS in the helicopter market. Aspen units are available only through Aspen Avionics Authorized Dealers.

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