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Rob Finfrock

The Aviation Communication &amp; Surveillance Systems (ACSS) Lynx multilink surveillance package has been selected by Airbus Helicopters as a&nbsp;preferred ADS-B and traffic collision avoidance system (TCAS) solution for H135 and H145 light twins, the electronics specialist and communications specialist&nbsp;announced Wednesday.

 


"As the helicopter and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) markets continue to grow, airspace will become more congested," said ACSS president Terry Flaishans. "It is vital we develop technologies that create safer skies for the future."

 


The five-year minimum agreement calls for ACSS to develop and supply a modified version of its Lynx NGT-9000R+ surveillance package to integrate ADS-B and TCAS information with the existing Helionix avionics platform on the H135/H145. Offering both 1090-MHz and 978-MHz ADS-B-In capabilities, the Lynx will also save weight and space by replacing two line-replaceable units with a single box for both ADS-B and TCAS.

 


TSO certification for the H135/H145 package is scheduled for early in the second quarter, followed by production deliveries starting in the third quarter. ACSS is a joint venture between L3Harris Technologies (Booth 6804) and Thales (Booth 227).

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