Press Release

Altogether nine AW139 SAR helicopters belonging to a UAE government customer will be equipped with the ARTEMIS system.

Issued by Airborne Technologies.

May 15, 2024

Austrian special mission systems integrator Airborne Technologies is proud to announce the successful implementation of the Smith Myers Artemis mobile phone detection, location and communication system, in partnership with its local partner Lima Aviation LLC in the United Arab Emirates.

This cutting-edge project involved the installation of the system into nine AW139 search and rescue helicopters belonging to the UAE government's National Search and Rescue Center, with the first installation already completed. This project represents the collaboration between the teams of Airborne Technologies, Lima Aviation and Smith Myers aimed at delivering innovative and reliable airborne surveillance solutions to UAE government customer.

Olga Martyshchenko, CEO of Lima Aviation, said: “We are thrilled to partner with Airborne Technologies on this exciting project to bring the Smith Myers Artemis system to our esteemed UAE government customer. This strategic partnership marks a significant milestone in our commitment to excellence and innovation, as we continue to deliver state-of-the-art solutions that redefine industry highest standards of quality, reliability and performance. The successful integration of the Artemis system, renowned for its unparalleled capabilities in mobile phone detection, location and communication, underscores our collective dedication to delivering innovative and advanced aviation solutions and technologies tailored to meet the evolving needs of our customers. Together, we are leveraging the power of Artemis to optimise and elevate the search and rescue operational performance and efficiency for our UAE government customer.”