Civil Aviation

Icy rotor blades, windshields, and engine intakes limit helicopters’ airworthiness in poor weather conditions. Up until now, a complete de-icing system has not been available for light and medium-lift helicopters for financial reasons. In cooperation with other project partners, VINCORION is underlining its forward-looking approach in the “InTEnt-H” aviation research program sponsored by Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy. The progressive de-icing and anti-icing concept will significantly increase all-weather capabilities as well as energy and cost efficiency.
VINCORION is contributing its comprehensive expertise in the development and manufacture of heated aircraft and helicopter components to the project. On the basis of current VINCORION heater controllers, we are defining the heating control algorithms, among other things. As a result, VINCORION is actively involved in shaping the future of helicopter safety. Once launched on the market, the de-icing system will create competitive advantages for manufacturers of small and medium-lift helicopter models.

VINCORION engineers use their innovative strength to make rescue operations with helicopters even safer. VINCORION is the initiator of the aviation research project “Innovative Rescue Hoist for Helicopters” – a program sponsored by Germany’s Federal Ministry of Economics and Energy. We are developing a remote control for the rescuer on the hoist that allows them to control the hoist on their own. This means they can set themselves down precisely without hitting the ground too hard.
Up until now, hoists have been operated by the pilot or an operator in the helicopter, despite the fact that people’s ability to correctly assess heights is limited – especially in difficult weather and environmental conditions. The remote control for the rescuer will improve the all-weather capability of rescue helicopters and increase the safety of the rescuer and the person being rescued. Once completed and released, the remote control will be marketed not only to the helicopter manufacturers among VINCORION’s existing customers, but also to other international system integrators such as Augusta Westland, Bell, and Sikorsky.