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AgustaWestland first to obtain EASA Certification as Navigation Database Supplier for helicopter FMS

Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland has obtained a Type2 Letter of Approval from EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) as a Navigation Database Supplier for helicopter Flight Management System (FMS).

Under this EASA Certification, AgustaWestland is recognised as capable and allowed to generate and supply Navigation Database for the Flight Management Systems of its AW169 light intermediate (above) and the AW189 super medium twin engine helicopter types.

AgustaWestland is the first rotorcraft manufacturer to obtain this EASA Certification and the sole helicopter company capable to both design FMS and Navigation Database.

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By doing so AgustaWestland is timely adopting solutions recommended by EASA which are set to become mandatory in the coming years. AgustaWestland can provide tailored solutions for its customers supplying on-demand Navigation Data.

By leveraging the common cockpit technology approach already available for the AW169 and AW189 models, this service is set to be possibly suitable and available for the AW101 in the future.

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This latest achievement was possible thanks to the significant efforts devoted by the AgustaWestland Avionics Integration and Customer Support & Training Departments and builds upon AgustaWestland’s in-house avionics integration and development and customisation capabilities.

 

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