Howell Instruments, Inc. has partnered with Capitol Helicopters to engineer and manufacture an aftermarket cockpit conversion for the UH-60. The UH-60/S-70 Modernization Suite integrates the Engine Instrument System with a Garmin Flight and Navigational Suite to bring advanced VFR avionics to the UH-60/S-70 family of helicopters.

The upgraded all-glass system delivers advanced features including: Real-time condition parameters, Visual and aural warnings to enhance awareness and safety, Dual redundant auto-switching input signals and Commercial off-the-shelf flight instruments.

Marc Paganini, previous CEO of Airbus Helicopters North America who recently joined Howell as CEO, comments, “We are pleased to have received from Capitol Helicopters, our launch customer, an order to modernize the avionics suites for six UH-60 helicopters. Our solution provides extended life and significant operating savings for all UH-60 operators worldwide.”

“The glass panel product that we developed with Howell is bringing improved situational awareness to our pilots and a greater margin of safety to every mission we fly.” said Justin McGowan, Program Director of Capitol Helicopters. “We knew that’s what our team needed and believed others would be eager for it as well.”

An IFR version of the UH-60 Modernization Suite has been ordered by an international customer and is scheduled for delivery next year.