US-based aviation technology company Precise Flight has signed a supply agreement to provide its Pulselite bird strike prevention system to Airbus Helicopters to help ensure safer flights.  

Certified by the Federal Aviation Administration, Pulselite system will be installed as an option on all Airbus Helicopters models that are marketed in the US.

The lightweight electrical system controller is designed to alternately pulse the landing and auxiliary lights of a helicopter to increase its visibility.

"Bird strikes are a growing problem for helicopter operators."

This allows birds to better determine the speed and directional movement of the aircraft, reducing collisions.

Precise Flight said that its Pulselite system has been able to reduce bird strikes up to 66%.

Airbus Helicopters aviation safety director Lindsay Cunningham said: "Airbus Helicopters is committed to being the industry leader in safety and innovation.

"Bird strikes are a growing problem for helicopter operators.

“We are optimistic that the Pulselite System will help to reduce the number of occurrences, and we are proud to offer it as an option to our customers.”

In recent times, the growth in global bird populations and increase in global air traffic has posed a major safety threat to rotorcraft operator.

Precise Flight CEO Doug La Placa said: "The 'Sully' Sullenberger movie has directed significant public attention to the threat of bird strikes and has elevated the related safety conversations among aviators.

"Offering the Pulselite System as a safety option to their customers is a great example of Airbus Helicopters, industry-leading commitment to safety, and their ability to quickly respond to the ever changing conditions of aviation.”

Last year, the company announced that it would remarket its SpeedBrakes product for Cessna 180, 182 and 185 series aircraft.