Astronautics and Vector jointly pursue STCs for RoadRunner electronic flight instrument

March 29, 2017
MILWAUKEE. Astronautics Corporation of America in Milwaukee and Vector Aerospace in Toronto are working together to obtain supplemental type certificates (STCs) for installation of the Astronautics RoadRunner electronic flight instrument (EFI). The RoadRunner EFI is a drop-in replacement for current attitude direction indicator and horizontal situation indicator primary flight instruments, providing helicopter operators with enhanced safety, reduced operating costs, and minimal downtime, officials say.  

MILWAUKEE. Astronautics Corporation of America in Milwaukee and Vector Aerospace in Toronto are working together to obtain supplemental type certificates (STCs) for installation of the Astronautics RoadRunner electronic flight instrument (EFI). The RoadRunner EFI is a drop-in replacement for current attitude direction indicator and horizontal situation indicator primary flight instruments, providing helicopter operators with enhanced safety, reduced operating costs, and minimal downtime, officials say.

Under the memorandum of understanding (MoU), Astronautics will be a preferred supplier providing certified equipment as well as technical and product integration support to Vector. Vector will provide integration and support efforts, as well as STC development.

Astronautics and Vector will collaboratively pursue RoadRunner EFI retrofit applications for various aircraft, including Airbus Helicopters AS350, Bell 212, 412, and UH-1 rotary-wing aircraft.

“This MoU with Vector will help get the RoadRunner EFI to market faster so more operators can take advantage of the enhanced safety and reliability this product offers,” says Astronautics Vice President of Business Development and Product Strategy Dan Ryan. “We are excited to introduce the RoadRunner EFI to operators as a way to modernize their legacy aircraft with added capability.”

Astronautics Corporation of America, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a global designer, developer, and manufacturer of avionics equipment and systems for the commercial and military aerospace industry. Key product areas include electronic primary flight displays, engine displays, mission computers, electronic flight bags, and certified servers for airborne applications. Services include system integration and custom software for critical applications.

Vector Aerospace is a global provider of aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services. Through facilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Australia, South Africa, Kenya, and Singapore, Vector Aerospace provides services to commercial and military customers for gas turbine engines, components and helicopter airframes. Vector Aerospace holds approvals from some of the world's leading turbine engine, airframe and avionics OEMs. Powerplants supported include a wide range of turboshafts, turboprops and turbofans from General Electric, Honeywell, Pratt & Whitney Canada, Rolls-Royce and Safran. Vector Aerospace also provides support for a wide range of airframes from Airbus Helicopters, Bell, Boeing and Sikorsky, its capabilities including major inspections and dynamic component overhaul, and offers full-service avionics capability, including aircraft rewiring, mission equipment installation, and glass cockpit upgrades.

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