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]

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Airbus and Genesys Aerosystems are collaborating to enable IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) operations for the popular Airbus H125 single-engine turbine helicopter.
The upgrade will utilize the Genesys Helicopter Suite, featuring dual EFIS displays, an IFR helicopter autopilot, and other essential avionics.
Supplemental Type Certification (STC) is anticipated by the second half of 2024, initially for new factory deliveries in North America.
This new IFR capability will significantly expand the H125's mission versatility, allowing it to operate in all weather conditions for critical applications such as public services, EMS, law enforcement, and advanced 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.