Press Release

Issued by Airwolf Aerospace.

December 10, 2024

Airwolf Aerospace, a US specialist in the design, certification and manufacture of helicopter components, has received supplemental type certification (STC) from Agencia Nacional de Aviacao Civil, the Brazilian civil aviation authority, for the installation of True Blue Power TB17 Lithium-ion batteries in four makes and eight models of helicopters.

Airwolf Aerospace Lithium-ion STC kits are now ANAC-Brazil and FAA STC approved and in stock for:

- Airbus H125/AS350, AS355, EC-120, H130/EC130

- Bell 206A/B, 206L/L1/L3/L4

- Enstrom 480B

- MD 369/500

The field proven TSO-certified True Blue Power- TB17 lithium-ion battery provides significant advantages including;

- Lower weight: Up to 63% lighter, increasing useful load

- Faster, cooler engine starts: Higher voltage for reliable powerful starts

- Extremely fast charging: Have a fully topped off battery four to 10 minutes after start

- Longer life: Eight-year average removes the need to replace batteries frequently

- Reduced maintenance: Two-year maintenance cycle, meaning no more excessive damaging cap checks or NiCad maintenance

- Extreme cold capable: Automatic built-in heater, meaning no need to take the battery with you in extremely cold weather

Airwolf Aerospace is the leader in Lithium-ion helicopter battery installations with more applications than any other company. They are very pleased to be able to offer helicopter operators the numerous benefits of Lithium-ion which include not having to worry about hot starts. Airwolf expects to add more STCs for more helicopter applications and additional battery models soon.