GPMS and Bell expand collaboration on predictive HUMS for Bell models

Bell Textron has entered into an expanded collaboration and distribution agreement with GPMS International for Foresight MX, the predictive health and usage monitoring system (HUMS), for the Bell 407, 429, 212, and 412 series aircraft. With this agreement, Foresight MX is now a Bell-supported HUMS solution for these aircraft, and available for purchase directly through GPMS or Bell.

Van Wilson, Director of Customer Support at Bell, commented: “Our Bell 407 customers have been thrilled with Foresight MX since the supplemental type certification (STC) was approved in 2018. Subsequently, GPMS expanded its STC portfolio to include more of our platforms, including most of our in-production fleet, and we’re excited to bring these new HUMS options to operators. HUMS is a key element in our support strategy and expands on our goal of a smart connected fleet.”

Foresight MX is a hardware plus software service delivering all-in-one flight data monitoring, rotor track and balance, engine performance monitoring, and component health monitoring. The system moves data automatically post-flight and allows operators to view the health of their fleet from anywhere in the world with any browser-enabled device. With this agreement, customers can also share data with Bell to improve remote support and gain powerful maintenance guidance.

Ronnie Ries, Vice President of Marketing at GPMS, concluded: “Operators are demanding modern HUMS solutions backed with original equipment manufacturer support. With this agreement, our customers benefit from Foresight MX’s predictive algorithms and user-friendly interface, while also gaining access to Bell’s industry-leading customer support and recommendations. We’re proud to be working with Bell to deliver this next-level technology to the market.”

Earlier this year, Airbus Helicopters selected GPMS to expand its HUMS offerings.