[Avionics Today 03-03-2016] Avicopter has selected Esterline CMC Electronics’ (CMC) CMA-9000 Flight Management System (FMS) and CMA-5024 Global Positioning System (GPS) Landing System Sensor as the navigation solution for use on both its AC312C and AC312E helicopters.
The AC312C/E will be the latest-generation, twin-engine helicopters from Avicopter and are suited for missions including law enforcement, Search and Rescue (SAR), Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and VIP and executive transport. CMC expects to complete the AC312E certification with the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) in 2017, with the AC312C certification planned to follow in 2018.