GPMS International announced today that Foresight MX, aerial firefighting’s leading HUMS solution, has been selected by the New South Wales Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) for their new Black Hawks.
With Foresight MX’s all-in-one solution, the NSW RFS Black Hawks benefit from predictive aircraft and engine health monitoring, flight data monitoring (FDM), exceedance monitoring, and integrated Rotor Track and Balance.
A NSW RFS spokesperson said that the Service places a high priority on aerial firefighting innovation, and ensuring the safety of our aircraft and crew is paramount. "Equipping our Black Hawks with Foresight MX marries innovation and safety together. The advanced remote monitoring will give our crews detailed insight into the health of the aircraft, no matter where they’re located, and ensure we’re flying safely and smoothly. This will allow us to better respond and support firefighting and emergency operations across the state."
“The RFS is responsible for protecting the citizens, homes, and the ecosystems of the 800,630 square kilometres of New South Wales,” said Ronnie Ries, Vice President of Marketing at GPMS. “That’s the equivalent of covering 1½ times the area of France, in one of the most fire-prone areas on earth.”
Ries continues, “Foresight’s high affordability, paired with predictive analytics viewable remotely on any web-enabled device, will reduce the downtime and unscheduled maintenance costs of these aircraft.
This is a big win for the citizens of NSW and we’re proud to support the RFS as they carry out their brush fire missions.”
