Vertical Flight Solutions by EuroTec received Transport Canada Civil Aviation approval for the installation of the ultralightweight True Blue Power TB17 lithium-ion main-ship battery on Airbus H125/AS350 Series helicopters. The battery integration requires no structural work and includes an NVIS-compatible cockpit annunciator. Additional approvals from the Federal Aviation Administration and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency are expected soon. Photo courtesy of Mel Romero A BATTERY OF OPTIONS S T O R Y B Y D A V E H I G D O N True Blue Power aircraft batteries are TSO-certified and engineered with the most sophisticated lithium-ion chemistry available. The True Blue Power TB17 (17 amp-hour), TB20 (20 amp-hour), TB30 (30 amp-hour), TB40 (40 amp-hour) and the TB44 (46 amp-hour) main-ship batteries deliver more power for engine starts, more energy for emergency and backup power, ultra-fast recharge and much longer life. 32 avionics news * february 2021