The terms “static shielding” and “anti-static” seem to be interchanged everywhere. Even Wikipedia offers the terms up as close synonyms, but there are huge differences between static shielding and and anti-static materials. They are not the same thing, and should not be treated as such. Static shielding bags prevent the build up of static electricity […]
Helicopters Stored for a Year are Ready for Flight
Airtelus France worked with Protective Packaging Corporation to preserve 21 H225 helicopters using AirProPak preservation kits. These kits serve as an Airbus-approved cocooning method for long term storage of aircraft. AirProPak kits ensure that aircraft are protected from the damaging effects of corrosion, dust, debris, and airborne contaminants during storage. The kits are comprised of […]
Preserving Out of Service Helicopters
According to the Wall Street Journal, 28% of all helicopters are used in the oil and gas industry. The energy downturn resulted in many idle aircraft fostering a need for helicopter preservation services. Read the Wall Street Journal article here. A major worldwide helicopter operator has had to shut down several Sikorsky S-92 helicopters used to […]