Honeywell will deliver a total of 10
HTS900 helicopter engines to Eagle Copters Ltd. in 2017. Eagle
Copters placed a new order for eight additional engines in January
2017, adding to the two engines from a previous order, which are
scheduled for delivery in the second quarter.
"The global helicopter market
recognizes the many benefits of replacing the standard engine on the
Bell 407 helicopter with the more powerful and reliable Honeywell
HTS900," said Rick Buchanan, senior director of retrofit,
modifications and upgrades, Honeywell Aerospace. "The HTS900 has
a 17 percent reduction in fuel consumption compared with the standard
engine and a 22 percent increase in shaft horsepower, making it ideal
for lifting heavy loads under hot-and-high flying conditions."
"We have already completed eight
conversions, have more in the pipeline, and are in regular
conversation with other operators looking to upgrade their fleets
either by converting their existing Bell 407 or acquiring a new Eagle
407HP from Eagle Copters," said David Whiting, vice president,
Technical Sales, Eagle Copters.
The Honeywell HTS900 is a new engine
design that provides an additional 500 pounds of payload, improved
dash speed and 12 percent lower maintenance costs compared with the
original Bell 405.
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