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2/15/2010
FROM:
BDN Aerospace Marketing
505 S Val Vista Drive
Mesz, AZ 85204 USA
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FOR:
Donaldson Company, Inc.
P.O. Box 1299
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55440
(NYSE: DCI)
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CONTACTS:
Aerospace Filtration Systems, Inc
Bob Stenberg
(636) 300-5267
www.afs.donaldson.com
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FROM THE FIELD: DONALDSON PROVIDES IBFS FOR NEPAL HELICOPTER OPERATIONS
St. Louis, Mo., Feb. 15, 2010 – Popular high-performance Inlet Barrier Filters (IBFs) designed and built by Donaldson Aerospace & Defense, a division of Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI), are protecting helicopter engines during flight operations near the world’s tallest mountain. Nepal-based Air Dynasty Heli Services operates Eurocopter AS350 helicopters now equipped with Donaldson IBFs, flying in and around the Mount Everest region.
Air Dynasty conducts tourism, medical evacuation and other missions throughout the country, including the high elevations of the Himalayas. The company’s services are sought after since it is one of the few in Nepal operating the popular AS350. The larger AS350 cabin and seating arrangements allow viewing of the breathtaking Himalayan terrain. With these heavy loads, maximum engine performance is vital.
Landings may occur as high as 16,000 feet. Air Dynasty representatives report positive feedback from operation of the IBFs during the past 18 months. Their prior inlet protection consisted of the traditional FOD screen, potentially allowing significant amounts of debris into the engine with subsequent damage and potential power loss.
Two more aircraft from another Nepal operator have been equipped with the IBFs and more placements are anticipated. Donaldson IBF’s provide superior performance while maintaining maximum engine protection available in the market today.
From the thin mountain air of Mount Everest to Arizona’s desert heat, helicopter operators are choosing to upgrade their engine protection with Donaldson IBFs.
Providing the most comprehensive line of IBF solutions, Donaldson Aerospace & Defense is the industry leader in the design, development and manufacture of high-performance engine IBF systems for commercial and military propulsion systems. Through their St. Louis, Missouri location, Donaldson provides certified IBF solutions for the AgustaWestland AW119 Koala, AW119Ke and AW139, Bell 205A1, 206B, 407, 206L-3/4, 206L-1(C30), 429 and 430; Eurocopter EC130, AS350 B/BA/B1/B2/B3, AS350’s with Soloy or Heli-Lynx Honeywell engine conversions and MD Helicopters MD 369H Series, MD 500D/E/F and MD 900/902. IBF solutions for the AgustaWestland AW109 Power and Grand, Eurocopter EC135 as well as the Bell 206L are currently in development.
Visit Donaldson at the upcoming Heli-Expo 2010 Booth: #2847 in Houston, Texas, February 21-23, 2010.
To learn more about the Donaldson Aerospace & Defense group, visit www.donaldson.aero or www.afs.donaldson.com.
About Donaldson's Aerospace & Defense Group
Donaldson's Aerospace and Defense Group is a leading worldwide provider of filtration systems for the aerospace and defense industry. Our filtration solutions protect fixed wing aircraft, rotorcraft, military ground vehicles, electronic equipment, space vehicles, missiles, military shipboard systems and amphibious vehicles. We are committed to advancing filtration technology, providing quality products and prompt customer service. Our group serves customers from sales, engineering and manufacturing locations around the world.
About Donaldson Company
Donaldson is a leading worldwide provider of filtration systems that improve people's lives, enhance our Customers' equipment performance, and protect our environment. We are a technology-driven company committed to satisfying our Customers' needs for filtration solutions through innovative research and development, application expertise, and global presence. Our employees contribute to the Company's success by supporting our Customers at our more than 100 sales, manufacturing, and distribution locations around the world.
Donaldson is a member of the S&P MidCap 400 and Russell 1000 indices, and our shares trade on the NYSE under the symbol DCI. Additional information is available at www.donaldson.com.
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