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Simplex Set To Fight Fire in China
The Portland, Oregon-based manufacturer’s Model 304 Fire Attack system is validated for use on the Bell 412 in China.
Simplex's Model 304 fire attack system on the Bell 412 received approval to operate in China.
Simplex's Model 304 fire attack system on the Bell 412 received approval to operate in China.

Aerial application provider Simplex Aerospace has received a Validation of Supplemental Type Certificate (VSTC) from the Chinese aviation authorities for its Fire Attack system intended for use on the Bell 412. The approval makes it the first FAA STC validated for aerial firefighting in China. In the U.S., the STC on the system is valid for all medium Bell helicopters, and the company expects that eventually to be true in China as well.


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