BK117D3 Landed on Americas Highest Peak, 25-Sep-19 : #Aconcagua The new Airbus BK117D3 / H145 5-bladed landed on Americas’ highest peak, Mount Aconcagua in Argentina at 6,962 metres ~ 22,840 feet. This was the first time a twin-engine helicopter landed there
Metro Completed Inspections of Mendoza Police AS350B3, 09-Dec-18 : #Mendoza Metro Aviation Louisiana-based completion center outfitted two Helibras HB350B3 of the Argentina’ province Mendoza police with Bambi Bucket for firefighting, upgraded avionics and new paint in their 12-year inspections
Bell 429 Increased Weight Approval in Argentina, 24-Jul-12 : The Administracion Nacional de Aviacion Civil in Argentina (ANAC) approved the increased maximum gross weight for the Bell 429 up to 7,500 lbs / 3,400 kgs. Eleventh country to date
