PARIS, France – JUNE 17, 2013 – Donaldson Aerospace & Defense, a division of Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI), has been selected by Marenco Swisshelicopter Ltd. to provide the fuel filtration system for its new, advanced-technology SKYe SH09 helicopter.
The SKYe SH09 is an example of the next generation of light, single-engine helicopters and is designed to perform missions, including medical evacuation and other critical tasks, under the most extreme temperature and altitude conditions. The 5,500-pound (2.5-metric-ton), eight-seat helicopter incorporates an all-composite fuselage; a bearing-free, five-bladed rotor system; a SAGEM glass cockpit, and the newest electronically controlled, 1021-shaft-horsepower (760-kilowatt) turbine engine – the Honeywell HTS900-2. A product of Donaldson’s advanced filtration expertise, the fuel filtration system will protect that engine’s performance.
“Donaldson has long been committed to developing and applying the most advanced filtration technology for the protection of helicopter crews and passengers under the toughest conditions in the world,” said Pierre Habran, Director Aerospace & Defense at Donaldson Europe. “We are proud to share that commitment with Marenco and to support them in this exciting new project.”
For nearly a century, Donaldson has been developing and manufacturing lightweight, compact, advanced filtration solutions. Its products meet or exceed original equipment manufacturers’ specifications and international quality requirements and keep flight-critical aircraft components running efficiently and effectively. Customers count on Donaldson’s comprehensive product line to help them maintain mission readiness. With its proprietary technology and unmatched reputation for quality, service and reliability, Donaldson leads the way in meeting the unique filtration requirements of aerospace and defense customers worldwide.
Niederurnen, Switzerland-based Marenco Swisshelicopter was founded in 2007 for the direct purpose of developing, building and commercializing new concepts of light turbine helicopters. The company has started intensive component testing and plans to start SKYe SH09 flight tests soon, with the goal of introducing the new helicopter to service in 2015 after achieving certification by the European Aviation Safety Agency and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration to the latest airworthiness and safety standards.
To learn more about the Donaldson Aerospace & Defense group, visit www.DonaldsonAerospace-Defense.com.
About Donaldson’s Aerospace & Defense Group
Donaldson’s Aerospace & 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 and 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 approximately 12,800 employees contribute to the Company’s success by supporting our Customers at our more than 140 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.
About Marenco Swisshelicopter AG (MSH):
The Marenco Swisshelicopter Company is the result of combining the engineering expertise of Marenco Ltd. and a team of highly qualified helicopter specialists, pilots and aviation experts.
Marenco Swisshelicopter Ltd. develops a new generation of helicopter built with a design that concentrates on the key notion of competitive superiority, modularity, advanced ergonomics and with the integration of the best choice of materials.
To learn more about the Marenco Swisshelicopter AG, visit
