Elan HeadSurplus #military #helicopters are typically limited in the types of commercial work they can perform, but not if you remanufacture them into standard category. #ColumbiaHelicopters and #Piasecki are taking this approach w/ the 107-III, an update of the 107-II and CH-46E that will deliver heavy-lift helicopters as replacements for Russian models that are increasingly difficult to maintain due to Western sanctions. I spoke w/ their CEOs to learn more: https://verticalmag.com/news/columbia-and-piasecki-partner-on-upgrade-for-107-ii-and-ch-46e-helicopters/
Columbia and Piasecki partner on upgrade for 107-II and CH-46E helicopters
Columbia Helicopters and Piasecki Aircraft Corporation have announced a strategic collaboration to update the type certificate for the Model 107-II tandem rotor helicopter to create a new, more capable variant: the 107-III.
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