Vector to provide MRO support to Anaheim Police Department’s AS350B2 aircraft

The Anaheim Police Department in Southern California has selected Vector Aerospace to provide MRO support for its Airbus Helicopters AS350B2 components for a period of three years.

Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services North America President Paul Cockell said: "This contract is another example of our excellence in tip-to-tail MRO support capabilities for AS350 series aircraft, and we are pleased to have been selected to provide AS350B2 components MRO support for the Anaheim Police Department’s fleet."

The company has approvals for AS350/355 and EC130 airframe, engines, dynamic components and avionics enabling MRO support on these models.

Developed with built-in maneuverability, super visibility and low vibration levels in the cabin, the AS350 helicopters offer the benefits of enhanced safety and reduced workload with the Vehicle and Engine Multifunction Display (VEMD) for pilots.

Designed to cruise at speeds at 133k, the AS350 B2 has a range of up to 360nm and is fitted with 732-shp. Turbomeca Arriel 1D1 turboshaft engine.

Currently, Vector has approvals from some of the world’s leading turbine engine, airframe and avionics OEMs.

The company is also capable of conducting major inspections and dynamic component overhaul, full-service avionics capability including aircraft rewiring, as well as mission equipment installation and glass cockpit upgrades.

In March this year, Vector Aerospace secured a contract to conduct a service inspection on one of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s (LASD) three AS332L1 Super Puma helicopters.

In addition to AS350 series aircraft, Vector provides support for Airbus Helicopters AS355, EC130, EC135, BK117, EC145, BO105, EC 225/H225 and AS332 series helicopters.