European Aviation Safety Agency Certifies H135 Helicopter Equipped With Helionix Cockpit

Airbus Helicopters has secured European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification for its H135 light twin equipped with Helionix Cockpit.

The avionics system, designed by Airbus Helicopters, offers operators increased mission flexibility and safety, the company announced today.

Helionix is a family concept with standardised features and is already available on the H175 and H145. The certification of the H135 with Helionix marks another milestone in the permanent evolution of this helicopter.

“The Helionix cockpit system with 4-axis autopilot significantly reduces the workload of the pilot and brings the H135 to an unrivalled level of safety due to the additional functions and mission features it adds to the H135’s capability.” Axel Humpert, Head of H135 Programme said.

Besides the 4-axis autopilot, Helionix offers an innovative cockpit layout which helps to increase situational awareness.

Designed with three large electronic displays, the cockpit is Night Vision Goggle (NVG) compatible and includes a First Limit Indicator which highlights the appropriate engine instrument data for the pilot in one indicator.

Thanks to two touchscreen GPS/Nav/Comm GTN-750, Helionix ensures an all-in-one GPS navigation and communication system.

The Traffic Advisory System TAS620A, a system which improves flight safety by assisting pilots in detecting and avoiding aircraft intersecting their flight path, is another key feature delivered by the Helionix avionics suite. Initial deliveries of the H135 with Helionix cockpit will occur in 2017.

Among the first commercial operators will be NorskLuftambulanse AS, a Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) operator.