LONDON, Nov. 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Honeywell
Aerospace (NYSE: HON) has signed a contract to supply its
next-generation HTS900 engine to Marenco Swisshelicopter.
The HTS900, which generates strong performance at high altitudes
and in hot temperatures while reducing emissions and pilot
workload, is to be installed in the new Marenco SKYe SH09 helicopter in the first
production aircraft agreement for the new Honeywell engine.
"The Honeywell HTS900 engine provides helicopter owners and
pilots with twin-engine performance with a single-engine
installation. This means better performance and efficiency for a
lower cost of ownership," said Steve
Lien, vice president, Defense and Space International at
Honeywell Aerospace. "Beyond better performance, the HTS900
produces substantial maintenance savings, meaning operators can
focus more on keeping their helicopters in the air and running
missions rather than on the ground getting fixed."
Marenco Swisshelicopter pilots will benefit from increased
payload capacity at high altitudes as a result of the HTS900's high
power-to-weight ratio. The engine, which weighs just 338 pounds,
features a dual centrifugal compressor that generates a power
output of over 1,000 shaft horsepower while also reducing fuel
consumption.
"Increasing operational efficiency, while simultaneously
reducing maintenance time and costs, is an ever-present concern,"
said Martin Stucki, CEO at Marenco
Swisshelicopter. "Honeywell is enabling us to do this with a
future-proofed package that allows us to increase power — and
therefore payload — as well as providing room for engine growth
within the same architecture."
Three HTS900 engines have already been delivered to support a
prototype flying program. This includes one instrumented engine to
support Marenco Swisshelicopter in its certification activities
with the European Aviation Safety Agency and the Federal Aviation
Authority through 2016.
About the HTS900 engine
The HTS900 engine is Honeywell's next-generation, modern turbine
engine for light to medium helicopters. The engine uses a dual
centrifugal compressor to provide operators with greatly improved
high and hot performance that means going farther, faster, with
heavier loads, using less fuel.
Pilot workload is also reduced, especially during startup, due
to the inclusion of a dual-channel full authority digital engine
control (FADEC) with manual backup provision. This advanced FADEC
makes flying procedures more secure and engine maintenance,
planning and troubleshooting more efficient. As part of the
contract, Honeywell will also provide wide-ranging helicopter
life-cycle support to ensure Marenco Swisshelicopter has long-term
control of its direct maintenance costs.
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