BLR Aerospace AS355 FastFin® STC Receives New Zealand CAA Approval

Everett, Wash., Feb. 28, 2025 -- BLR Aerospace, LLC, announced it has received approval from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of New Zealand for its FastFin® System for the Airbus AS355, following a successful partnership with Skywork Helicopters, New Zealand's leading provider of helicopter services.

The BLR kit for the twin-engine AS355 builds on the success of the H125/AS350 FastFin® System. It features an Advanced Tailboom Aerodynamic Cowling (ATAC), a tailboom strake, and vortex generators. The system enhances directional control and hover stability. The increase in available right pedal and improved yaw axis management reduce pilot workload and provide better control during precision hover-hold operations in challenging crosswinds.

"Skywork has been a very professional partner on this project," said Clay Bringhurst, president of BLR Aerospace. "We are grateful for the opportunity to work with them to bring this certification to fruition and expand the BLR FastFin’s reach to yet another platform."

About BLR Aerospace, LLC

BLR Aerospace, LLC, headquartered in Everett, Wash., provides performance-enhancing products for more than 10,000 helicopters and airplanes worldwide. The company is endorsed by industry-leading OEMs, including Airbus Helicopters, Textron Aviation, and Bell Helicopters.

For more information on BLR FastFin® Systems, visit BLR's website at BLRaerospace.com or contact Keith Ray, director of rotor wing sales, at Keith@blraerospace.com or (425) 405-4808. For updates and to view the latest videos, follow BLR on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn.