Our history
1978
Established in 1978 and built advanced Rotor Track and Balance (RTB) equipment.
1982
The Rotorturner Mk1 is completed. The world's first microprocessor-based track and balance system.
1985
The RT-5 was released following a redesign of the Rotortuner Mk1. The UK MOD was Helitune's first customer.
1991
A Sentinel Balancer is released. A comprehensive balance for single or multi-engine aircraft.
1996
The RT-2000 is released to service, utiilising advanced algorithms to reduce the number of flights required to return an aircraft to a serviceable state.
2000
Helitune relocates to Torrington, Devon following purchase by Beran Instruments Limited.
2002
- The RT-5JS+ was released to service following a partnership with the UK MoD to extend the life of RT-5. Included the release of the Mk2 Line Scan Camera.
- RT-2000 EHT-20 Terminal is replaced by the Voyager handheld terminal.
- RT-Vision, Helitune's ground station software is developed.
- Two subsidiary offices open in Germany, Helitune GmBH and the USA, Helitune Inc.
2006
- Helitune acquires System & Electronics Inc (SEI).
- The Condition Monitoring Group (CMG) is formed.
- The RT-JEM (Jet Engine Monitor) is released to service.
2008
The RT-EVA (Engine Vibration Analyser) is released to service.
2009
RT-Tip Trak blade tracking for camera is developed and designed for permanent installation on aircraft.
2010
Minimum Flight Routine (MFR) Algorithm is introduced, enabling operators to perform multiple adjustments to reduce flight time required for RTB maintenance.
2011
Collaboration with ZF Luftfahrttechnik to develop the In-Flight Tuning (IFT) system.
2013
The Helitune Flitepad / RT-HHT is introduced to service.
2014
First successful flight trials of IFT system completed.
2015
Our Italian subsidiary office opens (Helitune Srl).
2017
HT-VHM is released to service supporting the Integrated Vehicle Health Management (IVHM) and HUMS applications and traditional RTB functions.
2020
Semia SAS has been a long standing partner with Heltune and now joins Helitune's parent company the Condition Monitoring Group (CMG) to support the businesses growth in the Frecnh market.
2021
DJB Instruments a UK renowned manufactuer of Accelerometers and associated instrumentation and calibration services joins Helitune's parent company Condition Monitoring Group (CMG) Ltd.
2022
Helitune's parent company rebrands to align itself more clearly with the companies within the group and becomes Condition Monitoring Technology Group (CMTG) Ltd.