Donaldson celebrates the success of its new IBF
Donaldson Aerospace & Defense is celebrating 55 per cent international growth in the past year thanks to multiple new approvals for its engine-life saving Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF).
The Donaldson IBF provides critical engine protection against dirt, dust, salt, sand, and foreign objects. The IBF has now been approved in more than 140 countries on 35 popular models, and Lars Hesbjerg, Global Sales Director at Donaldson Aerospace & Defense Group, said: “Donaldson’s worldwide footprint provides a significant platform to support global rotorcraft operators around the world.” He added: “Our attention is especially focused on receiving new foreign validations, allowing us to support hundreds of dedicated global customers and new helicopter operators with our industry-leading filtration solutions, including our inlet barrier filter systems.”
The new foreign validations include: Malaysia with the Leonardo AW139 IBF; Nepal with the Bell 407GDX IBF; Argentina with the Leonardo AW119 IBF; Mexico with the Bell 407 IBF and Leonardo AW119 IBF; China, India and Uruguay with the Airbus AS350 IBF; India with the Airbus EC130 T2 DH; and Hong Kong with the MD Helicopters MD 900.