AmSafe receives cargo net contracts
AmSafe Bridport (ASB) has received two contracts from the Netherlands Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) to develop and supply internal cargo restraint nets for its NH90 and CH-47 Chinook helicopters, it announced on 16 March.
The contracts include the design, development and supply of three net designs for Chinook and one for the NH90. The NH90 net will be a throw-over net; while the Chinook nets will comprise two three-dimensional pre-formed nets that fit over a pallet/load assembly, and one throw-over net. All nets will attach to the floor attachment points within the helicopters.
The contracts will be undertaken over the next few months, with a preliminary design review in March, a critical design review in May and delivery before the end of 2016.
Joe Ashton, manager, cargo business unit, AmSafe Bridport, said: ‘Helicopter internal restraint of cargo is a vital element of airworthiness, the cargo’s securement is vital to weight and balance and we are delighted to be working with the Netherlands DMO to ensure they have the right products to accomplish this safety critical aspect for both their NH90 and Chinook fleet of helicopter.’
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