In our Suppliers’ Spotlight series, the best in British engineering and manufacturing and members of Team AW149 UK tell their story.

Team AW149 UK is Leonardo’s onshore supply chain for the AW149 helicopter. Featuring more than 70 companies from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, Team AW149 UK members play a vital role in the latest-generation AW149.

Helitune has over 30 years’ proven track record within the arena of Vibration Health Monitoring Solutions and specialises in the design and manufacture of electronic systems for Rotor Track and Balance (RTB).

Originally established in 1977, Helitune now forms an integral part of Condition Monitoring Technology Group (CMTG) Ltd. Its headquarters are located within a specialised high-tech engineering design and development facility in North Devon.

With extensive experience in innovative product design and a well-established international reputation for Algorithm Development, Rotor Dynamics and Flight Testing, Helitune's Systems are utilised throughout the world for Rotor Track and Balance (RTB), including the recording, analysing and trending of vibration data.

Helitune supplies equipment into both the civil and military aviation markets, and is used as standard on helicopters worldwide, with enhanced marketing and technical support also being provided through its international subsidiaries in Germany, France, Italy and the US.

Helitune has always worked closely with its customer base, including Helicopter OEMs such as Leonardo, to develop effective RTB solutions to meet specific customer needs, and is proud to be able to support Team AW149 UK. 

For further information, please visit https://cmtg.com.