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Recco expands Global SAR Helicopter Detector Network in North America

Recco expands Global SAR Helicopter Detector Network in North America

8-Apr-2026Source: Recco

RECCO, a global leader in rescue technology, today announced the continued expansion of its RECCO SAR Helicopter Detector network with new deployments in Prince George, British Columbia; Riverside County, California; and the state of New York. These additions bring the total number of RECCO SAR Helicopter Detector units in North America to 16. The placement... Read more

Gama Aviation adds AW139 to Part 147 MRO training capability list

Gama Aviation adds AW139 to Part 147 MRO training capability list

24-Mar-2026Source: Gama Aviation

Gama Aviation has expanded its engineering training portfolio with the UK CAA’s acceptance of its Part 147 Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and course approvals for the Leonardo AW139. A versatile twin engine helicopter powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6 engines. This approval enables Gama Aviation to deliver B1.3, B2 and Category C theory and... Read more

AEM launches MTP138 VHF FM panel-mount radio

AEM launches MTP138 VHF FM panel-mount radio

6-Mar-2026Source: AEM

Canadian avionics manufacturer, Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing Corp. (AEM), introduces the industry’s newest and most advanced narrowband/wideband panel-mount VHF FM radio for special-mission platforms. The MTP138 is a modern and reliable solution for analog communication on all channels across the 138MHz to 174MHz frequency band. “We’re pleased to bring this modern tactical transceiver to market,” says... Read more

Airbus H175 now certified in Canada

Airbus H175 now certified in Canada

19-Feb-2026Source: Airbus Helicopters

Airbus Helicopters has been approved by the Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) authority for the operation of the H175 helicopter in Canada, positioning the aircraft for entry into the Canadian market. The H175 is a cutting-edge and proven platform capable of supporting diverse operations including: energy, search and rescue (SAR), emergency medical services (EMS), private... Read more

Trump to ground 2,040 Bell helicopters

Trump to ground 2,040 Bell helicopters

30-Jan-2026Source: HeliHub.com

President Trump has had one of his rants on his Truth Social network, saying that he is “decertifying” all aircraft built in Canada.  The US President said it was in retaliation for Canada not yet certifying four Gulfstream aircraft types. It is unclear how many, if any, of these models have been ordered by Canadian... Read more

HAC Announces 2025/2026 Board of Directors

HAC Announces 2025/2026 Board of Directors

17-Dec-2025Source: Helicopter Association of Canada

The Helicopter Association of Canada is pleased to introduce our Board of Directors for the 2025/2026 term. Our Board is made up of dedicated industry leaders who bring a wide range of operational, technical, and strategic expertise to support HAC’s mission and the continued advancement of Canada’s helicopter community. Please join me in welcoming our... Read more

Cloudburst Fire Bucket expands North American footprint

Cloudburst Fire Bucket expands North American footprint

11-Dec-2025Source: IMS New Zealand

IMS New Zealand Ltd., the company behind the Cloudburst Fire Bucket, has strengthened its presence in the USA and Canadian helicopter firefighting market through a new partnership with North Vancouver-based BOOST Human External Cargo Systems. Under the agreement, BOOST will serve as the exclusive USA and Canadian representative for Cloudburst products, providing localized sales support,... Read more

First H135 for Canadian military training program completes acceptance phase

First H135 for Canadian military training program completes acceptance phase

11-Dec-2025Source: SkyAlyne

In October, members of SkyAlyne, the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), Government of Canada, and Airbus gathered at the Airbus Helicopters facility in Donauwörth, Germany. Together, the teams inspected the first assembled CT-153 Juno (Airbus H135), destined for RCAF use in the Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program. Inspections and tests for the aircraft have proceeded... Read more

Niagara Helicopters modernises fleet with four Airbus H130s

Niagara Helicopters modernises fleet with four Airbus H130s

4-Nov-2025Source: Airbus Helicopters

Airbus Helicopters in Canada is marking an important fleet modernisation milestone with Niagara Helicopters, as the operator celebrates four Airbus H130 helicopters that will support their aerial tourism operations. The completion of the fleet renewal, initially announced in 2024, supports Niagara Helicopters’ continued delivery of premium aerial tour experiences over the internationally-renowned Niagara Falls landmark. The new... Read more

Alpine Aerotech receives Canadian STC for H145 D3 Bear Paw

Alpine Aerotech receives Canadian STC for H145 D3 Bear Paw

7-Oct-2025

Alpine Aerotech is pleased to announce they have officially received a Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for their latest Bear Paw Kit, designed specifically for the Airbus H145 D3. This development follows a close collaboration with STARS, a critical care air-ambulance provider operating across Western Canada. The H145 Bear Paw was... Read more

Essential Turbines acquires AeroMaritime Mediterranean

Essential Turbines acquires AeroMaritime Mediterranean

23-Jul-2025Source: Essential Turbines

Essential Turbines Inc. (ETI), a global provider of engine and component MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul) services, today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of AeroMaritime Mediterranean Ltd. (AML), a Malta-based Rolls-Royce authorized MRO center (AMROC). With this milestone, the business will now operate as Essential Turbines Malta, joining ETI’s network of operations in... Read more

Bell donates 700 components to SIIT

Bell donates 700 components to SIIT

17-Jul-2025Source: Bell

Bell Textron Canada Limited, a Textron Inc. company, has announced a second donation in a year to the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT). This latest shipment includes 700 aircraft components valued at 4.4 million dollars CAD. Combined with the other 1,800 components donated in October of 2024, the estimated value of Bell’s total contribution... Read more

CAL FIRE starts conversion to AEM’s MTP136D radio

CAL FIRE starts conversion to AEM’s MTP136D radio

17-Jul-2025Source: AEM

Canadian avionics manufacturer, Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing Corp. (AEM), is proud to support the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) with its continued evaluation of the MTP136D P25 aerial firefighting radio for its aircraft fleet. “We’re honored to be supplying CAL FIRE with the most up-to-date radio on the market,” says Tony Weller,... Read more

Coulson Aviation to fly first Night Vision firefighting ops with BC Wildfire Service

Coulson Aviation to fly first Night Vision firefighting ops with BC Wildfire Service

20-Jun-2025Source: Coulson Aviation

Coulson Aviation Canada is proud to announce it has been awarded and started a 70-day contract by the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) to provide one of its state-of-the-art Sikorsky S-61 Type 1 helitankers equipped for Night Vision Goggle (NVG) operations. This partnership marks the first time Coulson will conduct live-fire NVG aerial firefighting missions on... Read more

Groundbreaking roadmap for aircraft of the future released

Groundbreaking roadmap for aircraft of the future released

19-Jun-2025Source: UK CAA

Across much of the world, Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) aircraft, including electric vertical take-off, are set to be certified in a unified and streamlined way in the future following a landmark roadmap established between national aviation authorities from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The Roadmap for Advanced Air Mobility... Read more

Archer Joins Five-Country Alliance for Global eVTOL Certification

Archer Joins Five-Country Alliance for Global eVTOL Certification

18-Jun-2025Source: Archer Aviation

Archer joined leaders from the FAA and DOT, including Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and acting FAA Administrator, Chris Rocheleau, to announce the formation of this five-country alliance to streamline the certification and deployment of eVTOL aircraft globally. This alliance includes the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada and New Zealand. The goal of this... Read more

Airbus contracts for Wescam MX-10 sensors for Canadian police customers

Airbus contracts for Wescam MX-10 sensors for Canadian police customers

12-Jun-2025Source: L3Harris

L3Harris Technologies has been selected to provide its next-generation of WESCAM MX™-10 electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensor systems to Airbus Helicopters Canada. The technology will enhance air support for several police services in Canada. The WESCAM MX-10’s high-definition infrared sensors and advanced video tracking technology will allow air support units flying the Airbus H125 helicopter to conduct front-line patrols... Read more

Canadian Advanced Air Mobility appoints two directors

Canadian Advanced Air Mobility appoints two directors

10-Jun-2025Source: CAAM

Canadian Advanced Air Mobility (CAAM) is proud to announce the appointment of two new board members: Simar Miglani from CAE and Niloofar Moradi from the National Research Council of Canada (NRC). Their appointments mark an exciting new chapter in CAAM’s mission to shape a sustainable, integrated, and accessible future for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) across... Read more

Volatus expands AAM ops in Canada

Volatus expands AAM ops in Canada

3-Jun-2025Source: Volatus Aerospace

Volatus Aerospace Inc. (“Volatus”, or the “Company”), a leading provider of innovative aerial intelligence and logistics solutions, is proud to announce that Transport Canada has granted the Company additional nationwide Special Flight Operations Certificates (SFOC) that dramatically expand the scope and flexibility of Volatus’ commercial drone operations and allows for expanded use of the Company’s... Read more

Canada publishes planned colour scheme for H135 training fleet

Canada publishes planned colour scheme for H135 training fleet

29-May-2025Source: HeliHub.com

In November 2024, Airbus announced a sale of 19 H135 helicopters to train military pilots in Canada.  The contract is with SkyAlyne, a joint venture between Canadian defence leaders CAE and KF Aerospace, which will provide the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) a wide-ranging program to train the next generation of RCAF Pilots. SkyAlyne have... Read more

Airbus Helicopters opens new distribution centre in Canada

Airbus Helicopters opens new distribution centre in Canada

16-May-2025Source: Airbus

Airbus Helicopters in Canada today marked a significant milestone with the inauguration of its new integrated distribution centre in the Niagara region. The 21,000 sq. ft. facility will serve to bolster industrial operations while significantly expanding spare parts storage capacity. This strategic establishment further solidifies Airbus Helicopters’ long-standing commitment to Ontario and the broader Canadian aerospace landscape. The... Read more

Alpine Helicopters implements CAMP maintenance and inventory software

Alpine Helicopters implements CAMP maintenance and inventory software

15-May-2025Source: CAMP

CAMP Systems International and Alpine Helicopters are pleased to announce a strategic partnership that will enhance Alpine’s maintenance and inventory operations across its fleet of 40 helicopters. The agreement includes the implementation of CAMP’s industry-leading Maintenance Management (CAMP MTX) and Inventory Management (CAMP IMS) solutions, integrated with an advanced data platform, delivering near real-time, transformed... Read more

Bell celebrates its 6,000th heli built in Canada

Bell celebrates its 6,000th heli built in Canada

12-May-2025Source: Bell

Bell Textron Canada Limited, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announces the completion of its 6,000th commercial aircraft at Commercial Delivery and Assembly Centre in Mirabel, Quebec, Canada with two SUBARU Bell 412EPXs for operations by the Sûreté du Québec. Bell will deliver the aircraft to the Ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable,... Read more

Transport Canada validates Subaru Bell 412EPX

Transport Canada validates Subaru Bell 412EPX

7-May-2025Source: Bell

Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced the SUBARU Bell 412EPX has received Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) validation and can begin flight operations throughout Canada. “We’re pleased the SUBARU Bell 412EPX has received TCCA validation and look forward to growing its presence globally,” said Danny Maldonado, chief commercial officer, Bell. “This aircraft offers... Read more

Coulson Aviation launches scholarship with BCAC

Coulson Aviation launches scholarship with BCAC

30-Apr-2025Source: Coulson Aviation

Coulson Aviation, a global leader in aerial firefighting, is proud to partner with the British Columbia Aviation Council (BCAC) to introduce the Coulson Aviation Aircraft Maintenance Engineer – Structures (AME-S) Scholarship. This $54,000 CAD scholarship package covers tuition, hybrid apprenticeship training, and essential tools, ensuring recipients receive unparalleled support in their journey to becoming fully... Read more

Coulson Aviation and BCAC Offer AME-S Scholarship Packag

Coulson Aviation and BCAC Offer AME-S Scholarship Packag

21-Apr-2025Source: Coulson Aviation

Coulson Aviation, a global leader in aerial firefighting, is proud to partner with the British Columbia Aviation Council (BCAC) to introduce the Coulson Aviation Aircraft Maintenance Engineer – Structures (AME-S) Scholarship. This $54,000 CAD scholarship package covers tuition, hybrid apprenticeship training, and essential tools, ensuring recipients receive unparalleled support in their journey to becoming fully... Read more

Skytrac announces new real-time HUMS for S92

Skytrac announces new real-time HUMS for S92

21-Apr-2025Source: Skytrac

SKYTRAC Systems Ltd (SKYTRAC), a global leader in satellite communications (satcom) and intelligent connectivity solutions, and Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, today announced an agreement regarding the development of a next-generation real-time health and usage monitoring system (HUMS) for the S-92® helicopter. This solution, created by SKYTRAC and Sikorsky, will seamlessly integrate with Sikorsky’s existing... Read more

BOOST to represent Cloudburst Fire Buckets in Canada and US

BOOST to represent Cloudburst Fire Buckets in Canada and US

31-Mar-2025Source: BOOST Systems

BOOST Systems is strengthening its support for utility operators by becoming the Exclusive Representative for Canada and USA of the CLOUDBURST FIRE BUCKET. Since its introduction in 2005, the Cloudburst Fire Bucket has been continuously refined to uphold its reputation as a premier firefighting solution. Constructed from durable urethane and featuring a “failsafe to open”... Read more

GE Aerospace celebrates 25 years partnership in Canada with StandardAero

GE Aerospace celebrates 25 years partnership in Canada with StandardAero

17-Mar-2025Source: GE Aerospace

GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) is proud to celebrate 25 years of partnership with StandardAero, a collaboration that has played a vital role in supporting Canada’s military aviation fleet through world-class engine assembly and maintenance services. Under contract to GE Aerospace in Canada, StandardAero Limited of Richmond, BC has assembled and maintained GE Aerospace’s T700 and CT7... Read more

Enstrom adds Service Centre in Ontario – Heli-Lynx Helicopters

Enstrom adds Service Centre in Ontario – Heli-Lynx Helicopters

12-Mar-2025Source: Enstrom

Enstrom Helicopter Corporation is partnering with a new service center to better serve its customers. Heli-Lynx Helicopters is now authorized to perform maintenance, repairs, and overhauls on both piston and turbine Enstrom models. Located in Southern Ontario, Heli-Lynx has offered premium support for private and commercial helicopter operators worldwide since 2002. “Enstrom owners will be... Read more

v2track opens North American sales and support center

v2track opens North American sales and support center

11-Mar-2025Source: v2track

v2track is pleased to announce the opening of their North American sales and support office in Victoria, BC, Canada. v2track’s full range of hardware, mapping and airtime services will be offered and supported from this new location to better serve our local operators. Charles Noble, Business Development Manager stated “We are really excited to have... Read more

Bell to maintain Montenegro 505s and 412s via government contract

Bell to maintain Montenegro 505s and 412s via government contract

27-Feb-2025Source: CCC

CCC is pleased to announce that it has signed a government to government (G2G) contract with the Ministry of Defense of Montenegro for maintenance and repair (MRO) services provided by Bell Textron Canada Limited, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company. The MRO work will enable the continued operations of Bell 505 and 412 aircraft manufactured... Read more

ZenaDrone tests high-density batteries to extend flight time for military uses

ZenaDrone tests high-density batteries to extend flight time for military uses

13-Feb-2025Source: ZenaTech

ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) (“ZenaTech”), a technology company specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drone, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS and Quantum Computing solutions, announces that ZenaDrone will commence testing work this quarter on a high density battery for the ZenaDrone 1000 multifunction AI drone designed for defense and commercial... Read more

Turbolyft announces new Airbus H125 completion packages

Turbolyft announces new Airbus H125 completion packages

12-Feb-2025Source: Turbolyft

Turbolyft, based in the USA and Canada, has officially launched a new completions lineup under the “Y-Series”. Focused on continuing to provide bespoke AS350 / H125 completions, Turbolyft has strategically partnered with equipment manufacturers to modernize special missions packages for Aerial Law Enforcement, Aerial Firefighting, Medevac & SAR and Utility operations. “The Y-Series is made... Read more

US Forest Service approves AEM aerial firefighting radio

US Forest Service approves AEM aerial firefighting radio

12-Feb-2025Source: AEM

Canadian avionics manufacturer, Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing Corp. (AEM), is proud to announce its revolutionary MTP136D Panel-Mount Forest Service Radio has received full approval by the United States Forestry Service (USFS) and Department of Interior (DOI) for use in all federally regulated aerial firefighting agency and contractor aircraft. “This is a big day for aerial firefighting... Read more

Helijet donates EMS S76 to the people of Ukraine

Helijet donates EMS S76 to the people of Ukraine

11-Feb-2025Source: Helijet

Helijet International is donating a fully operational, medically equipped helicopter from its fleet to be used for missions of mercy in Ukraine. Helijet has signed an agreement with a consortium of Canadian and Ukrainian non-governmental organizations Maple Hope Foundation, the Ukrainian World Congress, and Initiative E+ to accept the delivery and title of a Sikorsky... Read more

Ornge participates in blood-carrying studies – a first in Canada

Ornge participates in blood-carrying studies – a first in Canada

3-Feb-2025Source: Unity Health

Dr. Brodie Nolan’s latest study takes scientific research into the air to bring hospital-quality care where it’s needed most for patients with traumatic injuries. Nolan, a trauma physician and scientist at St. Michael’s Hospital, a Level 1 trauma centre, and physician with Ornge, Ontario’s critical care transport and air ambulance service, is leading the Study of... Read more

EASA issues STC for Boost Systems human external cargo system

EASA issues STC for Boost Systems human external cargo system

23-Jan-2025Source: Boost Systems

Boost Systems, the global leader in fully certified Human External Cargo Systems and related Training Services is pleased to announce a European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) supplemental type certificate (STC) for the complex Personnel Carrying Device System (cPCDS) to be used with the previously EASA certified (EASA STC 10081304) BOOST HEC System for the Airbus... Read more

Curtiss-Wright Awarded $27M contract for US Navy frigate heli handling systems

Curtiss-Wright Awarded $27M contract for US Navy frigate heli handling systems

22-Jan-2025Source: Curtiss-Wright

Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) today announced that it has received a $27 million contract award from the Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) for the supply of Aircraft Ship Integrated Securing and Traversing (ASIST) systems. Under the agreement, Curtiss-Wright’s facility based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada will provide its critical aircraft handling systems and support to the U.S.... Read more

Canada to patrol US border with Black Hawks and 60 drones

Canada to patrol US border with Black Hawks and 60 drones

16-Jan-2025Source: HeliHub.com

Canada is enhancing its border security measures, deploying Black Hawk helicopters and drones to monitor the U.S.-Canada border, announced Public Safety Minister David McGuinty. The RCMP has finalized a contract for Black Hawk helicopters, with two models becoming operational this week. In addition to helicopters, 60 new drones will patrol the border, and the government... Read more

Canadian SAR AW101 upgrade program to include FlySight’s Opensight suite

Canadian SAR AW101 upgrade program to include FlySight’s Opensight suite

19-Dec-2024

FlySight announces the integration of its OPENSIGHT suite into the AW101/CH-149 SAR “Cormorant” helicopter modernization program, complementing Leonardo’s advanced HELIAWARENESS avionics system. This integration is part of a comprehensive upgrade initiative by the Canadian Department of National Defence and Leonardo, aimed at modernizing and expanding Canada’s fleet of AW101/CH-149 SAR “Cormorant” helicopters. The program seeks... Read more

Schiebel demonstrates new radar capability in Canada

Schiebel demonstrates new radar capability in Canada

10-Dec-2024Source: Schiebel

Schiebel, in collaboration with MDA Space, has successfully demonstrated IMSAR’s NSP Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) with Ground and Maritime Moving Target Indication (GMTI and MMTI) capabilities during a one-week intensive trial at the Foremost UAS Test Range in Western Canada. The successful integration of the IMSAR NSP radar system to the CAMCOPTER® S-100 was completed... Read more

Airwolf Aerospace approved by TC for lithium-ion batteries on nine heli models

Airwolf Aerospace approved by TC for lithium-ion batteries on nine heli models

3-Dec-2024Source: Airwolf Aerospace

Airwolf Aerospace has received Transport Canada supplemental type certificate (STC) approval for the installation of True Blue Power® TB17 Lithium-ion batteries for five makes and nine models of Helicopters. Airwolf Aerospace’s Lithium-ion battery STC initiative is gaining momentum with FAA approval in early 2024, ANAC Brazil approval in November 2024 and now Transport Canada STC... Read more

LCI to lease seven AW169s for British Columbia EMS contract

LCI to lease seven AW169s for British Columbia EMS contract

20-Nov-2024Source: LCI

LCI, a leading aviation company, has purchased a fleet of seven, new emergency medical services (EMS) configured Leonardo AW169 helicopters. The helicopters are being placed in LCI’s joint venture with SMFL: SMFL LCI Helicopters Limited. The joint venture has acquired the aircraft and will be leasing them to Babcock Canada (Babcock). Babcock, a global leader... Read more

Canada orders 19 Airbus H135s for new training fleet

Canada orders 19 Airbus H135s for new training fleet

4-Nov-2024Source: Airbus

Airbus Helicopters has signed a landmark contract with SkyAlyne, a joint venture between Canadian defence leaders CAE and KF Aerospace, to provide the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) with 19 Airbus H135 helicopters to train the next generation of RCAF Pilots. The contract is part of Canada’s Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) Program and marks the... Read more

Bell donates 1,800 obsolete components to technical institute

Bell donates 1,800 obsolete components to technical institute

1-Nov-2024Source: Bell

Bell Textron Canada Limited, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, has announced a donation of 1,800 aircraft components, valued at 6.2 million dollars CAD and including machined parts, sheet metal, acrylic plastics, electrical and mechanical parts, and hardware to the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT). The donation is set to significantly enhance SIIT’s Aircraft... Read more

AEM develops new G13116R reduced depth audio system control panel

AEM develops new G13116R reduced depth audio system control panel

31-Oct-2024Source: AEM

Canadian avionics manufacturer, Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing Corp. (AEM), brings a brand-new reduced depth transceiver control panel to market. The G13116R can control up to eight (8) transceivers or receivers in any combination and works as part of AEM’s fully customizable P139-HD Digital Audio System. Building on decades of audio system design, development, and manufacturing experience,... Read more

New cargo drone route launched from Edmonton Airport

New cargo drone route launched from Edmonton Airport

25-Oct-2024Source: Edmonton International Airport

The Canary drone celebrated its new route from Edmonton International Airport to Montana First Nation’s Akamihk Medical Clinic in the City of Leduc. Thanks to an innovative partnership with Drone Delivery Canada (DDC) (with the assistance of their sales agent, Air Canada), Apple Express, Braden Burry Expediting (bbe), Montana First Nation, the City of Leduc and Leduc County, YEG’s newest commercial drone... Read more

CAE builds pilot training solution on Apple Vision Pro

CAE builds pilot training solution on Apple Vision Pro

23-Oct-2024Source: CAE

Global aviation training leader CAE has become the first to develop an immersive pilot training app for Apple Vision Pro. CAE’s Apple Vision Pro app, currently showcased at NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas, Nevada, could be a game-changer for pilot training. By using spatial computing to bring true-to-life precision to flight deck interactions, the app will... Read more

Nova Scotia Dept Natural Resources renews fleet with four Airbus H125

Nova Scotia Dept Natural Resources renews fleet with four Airbus H125

21-Oct-2024Source: Airbus Helicopters

The government of Nova Scotia has placed an order for four Airbus H125 helicopters to be used by the Department of Natural Resources and Renewables, confirming a full fleet renewal. The aircraft will be used to support rapid response to wildfire fighting, search and rescue, emergency and personnel transportation in remote areas, and aerial surveillance... Read more

New police helicopters in Ontario – an update

New police helicopters in Ontario – an update

16-Oct-2024Source: HeliHub.com

A further announcement has been made in Ontario regarding the order for five helicopters announced in July for law enforcement work.  Two Airbus H135s are intended for Toronto and Ottawa, but it has become clear in a very recent statement that these have not yet been officially ordered.  Speaking to the press this week, Ontario... Read more

Airbus Helicopters celebrates four decades in Canada

Airbus Helicopters celebrates four decades in Canada

14-Oct-2024Source: Airbus Helicopters

Celebrating the 40th anniversary of its presence in Canada, Dwayne Charette, President of Airbus Helicopters in Canada explains why adaptability, customer focus and Airbus’ global reach has seen the support offered by the site go from strength to strength – and this is only the beginning. Since opening in 1984, the Airbus Helicopters site in... Read more

Canada approves Vertical Flight Solutions EC130 Lithium-Ion Battery Kit

Canada approves Vertical Flight Solutions EC130 Lithium-Ion Battery Kit

1-Oct-2024Source: VFS

Vertical Flight Solutions (VFS) proudly announces that its TB20 Lithium-Ion Battery Kit has received Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval for the EC130 helicopter series. With over 60 kits installed across H125 and EC130 helicopters, VFS continues to solidify its reputation for delivering highly dependable and effective lithium-ion battery replacement solutions.... Read more

AUK Protection Signs Agreement with Ascent Helicopters

AUK Protection Signs Agreement with Ascent Helicopters

24-Sep-2024Source: AUK Protection

AUK Protection is pleased to announce the signing of a strategic agreement with Ascent Helicopters, a prominent helicopter operator based in British Columbia, Canada. Under this contract, AUK Protection will provide advanced protective garments to outfit all of Ascent Helicopters’ pilots, enhancing their comfort and safety during critical missions. In addition to an extensive fleet... Read more

Airbus marks 40 years of growth in Canada

Airbus marks 40 years of growth in Canada

17-Sep-2024Source: Airbus Helicopters

Airbus celebrates 40 years of presence in Canada with an order by the Government of Ontario for three Airbus H135 helicopters for the Ontario Provincial Police in Ottawa, the Greater Toronto Area and in the OPP’s North West (Thunder Bay) Region. Airbus Helicopters established its Fort Erie, Ontario, facility in 1984 which has served as... Read more

Saudi Arabia participates in ICAO Advanced Air Mobility Symposium

Saudi Arabia participates in ICAO Advanced Air Mobility Symposium

10-Sep-2024Source: GACA

The General Authority of Civil Aviation of Saudi Arabia (GACA), led by His Excellency President Abdulaziz Al-Duailej, is pleased to announce its participation in the first International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Advanced Air Mobility Symposium, held in Montreal, Canada, from September 9 – 12, 2024. The Symposium will see GACA showcasing the Kingdom’s Saudi Aviation... Read more

Canadian Government invests $4.5M as FNTI launches helicopter training program

Canadian Government invests $4.5M as FNTI launches helicopter training program

6-Sep-2024Source: Canadian Government

Ontario’s aerospace manufacturers are a core part of the global supply chain for virtually every passenger aircraft in the world. The aerospace industry works closely with local academia and businesses to develop and commercialize new products and technologies and build a strong ecosystem. Aerospace training initiatives tailored to Indigenous populations not only aim to cultivate... Read more

STARS and Viterra celebrate 40 years of critical care

STARS and Viterra celebrate 40 years of critical care

5-Sep-2024Source: STARS

STARS and Viterra publicly launched the 2025 STARS Calendar — marking 40 years of critical care with powerful stories of survival, perseverance, and growth. Now in its 32nd year, the STARS Calendar has become a cherished tradition that showcases the bravery and resilience of STARS medical crew and their Very Important Patients (VIPs). To celebrate STARS’... Read more

UAS Centre of Excellence to invest in Saguenay

UAS Centre of Excellence to invest in Saguenay

28-Aug-2024Source: CED

The Unmanned Aerial System Centre of Excellence (CED) – a world leader in the design, application and operation of drones – is investing $8.7 million in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region to create modern infrastructure with state-of-the-art flight test equipment for remotely-piloted aircraft. The investment will enable the Centre to fast-track the development of its activities in... Read more

Ontario Police to buy five helicopters for Can$134 Million

Ontario Police to buy five helicopters for Can$134 Million

20-Aug-2024Source: Ontario

To fight against car thieves and organized crime, the Ontario government is investing $134 million to purchase five new police helicopters for use in the Greater Toronto Area and Ottawa. Equipped with the latest technology, the helicopters will help keep highways and roadways safe from violent carjackings, auto theft, street racing and impaired driving. “Our... Read more

FAA certifies BOOST Systems UH-1 HEC System

FAA certifies BOOST Systems UH-1 HEC System

14-Aug-2024Source: Boost Systems

BOOST Systems, the global leader in fully certified Human External Cargo (HEC) Systems, Personal Carrying Device Systems (PCDS), and related training services, now offers an FAA-certified HEC system for the Bell UH-1H. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently awarded BOOST the STC SR02796SE, certifying the UH-1H HEC system. Previously, BOOST’s 412/212/205 HEC Systems were approved... Read more

AEM achieves new STC for MTP136D aerial firefighting radio

AEM achieves new STC for MTP136D aerial firefighting radio

14-Aug-2024Source: AEM

Canadian avionics manufacturer, Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing Corp. (AEM), is granted a new Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for its modern MTP136D P25 forest service radio. The Transport Canada awarded STC #SH24-21 is a significant milestone for AEM, as well as for operators providing aerial firefighting services using the industry workhorse H125 (AS350) aircraft. “This acknowledgement makes... Read more

SKYTRAC appoints New VP of Finance and Administration

SKYTRAC appoints New VP of Finance and Administration

13-Aug-2024Source: SKYTRAC

SKYTRAC Systems Ltd. (SKYTRAC), a global leader in aerospace intelligent connectivity and satellite communications (Satcom), has recently announced the appointment of Dave Munroe as the newest member of their executive management team. As the Vice President of Finance and Administration, Mr. Munroe oversees the organization’s financial management and strategic planning to increase operational efficiencies and... Read more

RTX to collaborate on hybrid-electric system for Airbus PioneerLab demonstrator

RTX to collaborate on hybrid-electric system for Airbus PioneerLab demonstrator

25-Jul-2024Source: RTX

Pratt & Whitney Canada and Collins Aerospace, businesses of RTX (NYSE: RTX), have been selected by Airbus Helicopters to support the development of a hybrid-electric propulsion system for its PioneerLab technology demonstrator. Based on a twin-engine H145 helicopter, PioneerLab aims to demonstrate the potential of hybrid-electric propulsion as well as aerodynamic improvements to enable up to 30% improved... Read more

Magellan Aerospace awarded 5-year UH-60 parts contract

Magellan Aerospace awarded 5-year UH-60 parts contract

11-Jul-2024Source: CCC

CCC is pleased to announce it was awarded a 5-year indefinite quantity contract by the United States Department of Defense (U.S. DoD) for aircraft parts to be delivered by Magellan Aerospace. The components for Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters will be supplied to the aviation branch of the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation).  Headquartered... Read more

Airbus delivers first ACH160 in Canada

Airbus delivers first ACH160 in Canada

5-Jul-2024Source: Airbus Helicopters

Chartright Air Group, a leading provider of private aviation services in Canada, has taken delivery of Canada’s first corporate ACH160. The helicopter will enter into service immediately, as the first to be delivered in North America. “We are excited to be the first private aviation company in Canada to operate the ACH160 for our owner... Read more

Bell flies upgraded Canadian military CH-146 for first time

Bell flies upgraded Canadian military CH-146 for first time

21-Jun-2024Source: Bell

Under the Griffon Limited Life Extension (GLLE) contract, Bell will modernize the RCAF’s CH-146 Griffon Fleet to sustain its capabilities through the 2030s. Mirabel, Canada (June 20, 2024) – Bell Textron Canada Limited a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced the successful first flight of one of the Royal Canadian Air Force’s modernized CH-146 Griffon helicopters,... Read more

HALO Air Ambulance and Cypress County launch wildfire project

HALO Air Ambulance and Cypress County launch wildfire project

20-Jun-2024Source: HALO Air Ambulance

HALO Air Ambulance, southern Alberta’s only dedicated helicopter air ambulance and public safety program, in collaboration with Cypress County, proudly announces the launch of a groundbreaking pilot project aimed at enhancing wildfire response capabilities within the region. “This partnership represents a significant step forward in our ongoing efforts to strengthen community resilience and safety,” says... Read more

Canada picks Smith Myers phone location system for AW101 SAR upgrade

Canada picks Smith Myers phone location system for AW101 SAR upgrade

28-May-2024Source: Smith Myers

Smith Myers, has announced it has been selected to be integrated on the Cormorant Search and Rescue Helicopter Mid-Life Upgrade (CMLU) Project. The Smith Myers’ ARTEMIS Mobile Phone Detection Location System has been chosen to be a key component of the upgrade. The CMLU Project aims to transition Canada’s AW101/CH-149 “Cormorant” SAR helicopter fleet to... Read more

Horizon to participation in Jefferies eVTOL / AAM Summit

Horizon to participation in Jefferies eVTOL / AAM Summit

28-May-2024Source: Horizon Aircraft

New Horizon Aircraft Ltd. (NASDAQ: HOVR), doing business as Horizon Aircraft (“Horizon Aircraft” or the “Company”), a leading hybrid electric Vertical TakeOff and Landing (“eVTOL”) aircraft developer, announced that the Company will participate in a virtual fireside chat during the Jefferies eVTOL / AAM Summit on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 9:10am Eastern Time. In... Read more

Canada approves Recoil firefighting systems for AS332 and H225

Canada approves Recoil firefighting systems for AS332 and H225

28-May-2024Source: Recoil Aerospace

Recoil Aerospace, a leading innovator in aerial firefighting technology, today announced it has received Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) approval for the Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) for its T1000-E and T650-E aerial firefighting systems. This approval allows Recoil to offer its advanced firefighting solutions to Canadian firefighting agencies operating eligible Super Puma AS332 and EC225 helicopters. “We... Read more

HTI Global completes B212 Initial Field Maintenance course with PT6T-3 series engine

HTI Global completes B212 Initial Field Maintenance course with PT6T-3 series engine

24-May-2024Source: HTI Global

HTIGLOBAL LLC, a Texas-based company, has successfully completed its first-ever Transport Canada approved Bell 212 Initial Field Maintenance course with PT6T-3 series engines. We extend our gratitude to our customers, Airspan Helicopters and Provincial Helicopters, for entrusting us with their helicopter technical training. Over the course of three weeks, HTIGLOBAL conducted the Bell 212 Initial... Read more

Boeing commits Can$95M more to Wisk eVTOL development

Boeing commits Can$95M more to Wisk eVTOL development

22-May-2024Source: Boeing

Boeing [NYSE] today announced plans to invest in several Québec-based enterprises, including a $110 million anchor investment for an Aerospace Development Centre in the new Espace Aéro Innovation Zone. The investments are part of Boeing’s Industrial and Technological Benefits commitment to Canada for its selection of Boeing’s P-8A Poseidon to fulfill its long-term multi-mission aircraft role.... Read more

Talon Helicopters Awarded Helicopter Hoisting Contract from Pacific Pilotage

Talon Helicopters Awarded Helicopter Hoisting Contract from Pacific Pilotage

15-May-2024Source: Talon Helicopters

Talon Helicopters Ltd. has been awarded a 7-year contract with a 3-year option by the Pacific Pilotage Authority to provide helicopter hoisting services for Marine Pilot transfers in British Columbia’s Southern Coastal region. Under the contract, which begins immediately, Talon will provide an Airbus AS365N3 Dauphin helicopter equipped with a Goodrich hoist for 24 hours/365... Read more

Blackcomb Helicopters celebrates 35th year of operation

Blackcomb Helicopters celebrates 35th year of operation

30-Apr-2024Source: Blackcomb Helicopters

Blackcomb Helicopters, founded in 1989, is delighted to celebrate its 35th year of operation. For over three decades, Blackcomb Helicopters has proudly served as a leader in aviation across Western Canada, earning a reputation for exceptional expertise and unwavering dedication. Established in 1989 in the heart of Whistler, British Columbia, Blackcomb Helicopters was founded by... Read more

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