Maintenance and Modifications
Donaldson Adds AW169 Inlet Filter to Lineup
Company experienced record sales for its lineup of inlet barrier filters last year
AW169 at Heli-Expo 2024
AW169 on the floor at Heli-Expo 2024. © Mariano Rosales/AIN

Coming off a year of record sales for its industry-leading series of inlet barrier filters (IBF), Donaldson Aerospace & Defense is publicly debuting its IBF for the Leonardo AW169 this week at Heli-Expo 2024.

Donaldson launched its IBF line—which provides engine protection for helicopter operations, particularly those operating in harsh conditions—in 2001. Since then, the company noted that rotorcraft equipped with its IBFs demonstrate reduced engine maintenance costs, more consistent flight operations, and extended time-on-wing.