EASA has certified Boost Systems’ complex Personnel Carrying Device System (cPCDS) for Airbus H125/AS350/AS355 helicopter rescue configurations. The system builds on the company’s previously certified Human External Cargo (HEC) system, offering European operators a comprehensive and reliable solution for multi-person rescue operations.
The latest approval was done in partnership with AirWork & Heliseilerei (A&H), a company with experience in designing and certifying complex personnel-carrying systems for various helicopter models.
“The Boost HEC System for the Airbus H125/AS350/AS355 was EASA certified in 2023, and we received overwhelming support from European operators. Now, in partnership with A&H, we offer the complete solution, including the EASA-certified complex Personal Carrying Device System (cPCDS). Working closely with A&H allowed us to offer a cPCDS specifically for our Airbus H125/AS350 HEC System here in Europe,” said Derek Thomas, president of Boost Systems.
Boost’s HEC System for the H125/AS350/AS355, with a carrying capacity of 1,100 pounds (500 kilograms), claims to be efficient for multi-person rescues and mission adaptability. Its provisions kit is designed for quick installation, while the mission kit, featuring dual hooks and a load beam, can be installed or removed in minutes.
The newly certified system is available for purchase through A&H.