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Helibras Gets Work Modernizing Army Choppers

January 07 2011

Brazil

Helibras, the Eurocopter subsidiary in Brazil, has been awarded a contract to upgrade Brazilian army helicopters, reports Eurocopter.

The deal covers the modernization of 36 AS 350 Ecureuil aircraft, including the rebuilding of three airframes.

The upgrade will feature the installation of a glass cockpit with three large liquci-crystal displays, integration of an automatic flight control system with autopilot and improved seats, according to the company.

Work is scheduled...

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