AHI to offer bird-strike option

BEND, Ore. - Airbus Helicopters Inc. and Precise Flight Inc. announced Sept. 8 they have entered into a supply agreement for the Pulselite® Bird Strike Prevention System that will be offered as an option on all AHI models marketed in America. Pulselite® System is an FAA certified lightweight electrical system controller that alternately pulses the landing and auxiliary lights of a helicopter, and increasing its visibility; and reflecting the speed and directional movement of the aircraft. The system has been shown to reduce bird strikes up to 66 percent, according to Precise Flight. Airbus Helicopters Inc. manufactures H125 and UH-72A helicopters. The firm has a large manufacturing and production facility in Columbus, Miss. (Source: PR Newswire 09/08/16)