Genesys, Airbus To Partner on IFR AStar

The avionics manufacturer will provide autopilot, displays, and other tools for the H125 helicopter.

Wednesday, March 08, 2023 at 08:44 AM ET

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The H125 is a popular choice for air tour operations, as well as medevac and other public safety missions. [Courtesy: Genesys Aerosystems]

Key Takeaways:

The Airbus H125 will gain IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) operational capability through a joint project with avionics manufacturer Genesys Aerosystems.
The Genesys Helicopter Suite, featuring dual IDU-680 EFIS displays and an IFR autopilot, will enable the necessary certification.
Supplemental Type Certification is expected by the second half of 2024 for factory new deliveries in North America.
This upgrade will significantly expand the H125's mission capabilities for critical public services, law enforcement, EMS, and training in all weather conditions.

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The popular Airbus H125 will move into IFR operations following a joint project between the OEM and avionics manufacturer Genesys Aerosystems. The pair announced the plans at the Helicopter Association International Heli-Expo in Atlanta on Wednesday.

The single-engine turbine H125 follows on from the Eurocopter AS350 B3 model. The earlier AS350 B2 model is featured on the cover of the March 2023 edition of FLYING.