The VRS gives greater speed, safety, and control when hoisting, and offers a life-saving solution that will enable UAG to enter a new market with the potential to realise millions of added revenue dollars annually.

Columbia Helicopters has entered an MoU with Brightwater UAG to support certain GE engines and the Sikorsky platform. It positions the company to support S-61 and CT58 types with logistics support and components.

UAG has committed to supplying parts for GE's CT7 and T700 engines through to 2026. It has also added ACS' blade repair capabilities to its existing parts and engine distribution business.