We are proud to announce that our AW189 helicopter, OY-HLM, has passed a new milestone today: 2000 safe flight hours in only one and a half years!
This means that Bel Air continues to hold the position as AW189 fleet leader worldwide.
Naturally this called for celebration, so there was ice cream for everyone at Bel Air Homebase.
Furthermore, Susanne surprised everyone at Esbjerg Airport, when she passed by to give a Bel Air power bank to our passengers on this flight to celebrate that they were part of this milestone flight exceeding 2000 hours as the first on this type of helicopter worldwide.
The AW189 is the latest-generation 8.6 tons, twin-engine helicopter, designed to answer the growing offshore market demand for a safe, versatile, multirole super medium class helicopter.
Facts about AW189 helicopters:
- Designed to meet tough offshore demands to safety, performance and passenger comfort.
- Certified after the latest and highest European safety standards for helicopters.
- Flotation system certified for ditching up to Sea State 6.
- Spacious cabin configured with 16 seats as standard.
- Exceeds the airworthiness requirements of the most recent international safety requirements EASA/FAA Part 29, AIR OPERATIONS and FAA thus qualifying for the most stringent guidelines of the major Oil and Gas companies.
- The main gearbox benefits from an unparalleled 50 minute ‘dry-run’ capability, exceeding current certification standards and offering unmatched safety and reliability for long range offshore operations, thus making it the best in the world.
- Powered by two GE CT7-2E1 engines, delivering high speed and superior performance in hover and Cat. A
- The cockpit design, incorporating the latest in advanced situational awareness technologies reduces crew workload and enhances safety.
