Rolls-Royce, Innova Helicopters sign RR300 development agreement

Rolls-Royce and Innova Helicopters, a subsidiary of Innova Aerospace, have reached agreement to launch a technical development program to certify the RR300 turbo-shaft engine for the Innova Helicopters C630. The three-year engineering support agreement will provide Rolls-Royce technical installation support to complement Innova Helicopter’s C630 certification program. Both Rolls-Royce and Innova Helicopters have already installed an RR300 engine into the C630 airframe and work continues on plan. The affordable RR300 has been designed for reliable turbine-powered flight for a new generation of aircraft.  Specifically designed for light helicopters, the engine is optimized for performance in the 240–300 shaft horsepower range. It has true multi-fuel capability and turbine engine responsiveness, smoothness and worry-free reliability. The global RR300 FIRST network is designed to deliver local engine repair and overhaul support.