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 helicopter will gain Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) capabilities through a joint project with avionics manufacturer Genesys Aerosystems.
Genesys will provide its Helicopter Suite, including dual EFIS displays and an IFR autopilot, to enable the H125's IFR certification.
The Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for IFR operations is targeted for completion by the second half of 2024, initially for new factory deliveries in North America.
This enhancement will significantly expand the H125's mission capabilities, allowing for all-weather operation in critical applications like public services, EMS, law enforcement, and enhanced training.

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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.