26-Mar-2020Source: Optima Aero
Quebec based Optima Aero is proud to announce that it is now a Transport Canada Approved Maintenance Organisation. Optima’s capabilities include clean, test, repair, overhaul and certification of Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6T, PT6B, PT6C and PW200 series engine Fuel Nozzles. “Our new in house capabilities mark an exciting new era for Optima Aero,” said... Read more
1-Jul-2019Source: Metro Aviation
As a leader in air medical transport across Quebec, Airmedic continues to grow thanks to the purchase of three new fully equipped EC145e helicopters. The company will rely on the expertise of Airbus, a global leader in aeronautics, and the know-how of Metro Aviation, who will be in charge of the aircrafts’ interior configuration for... Read more
25-Feb-2019Source: Bell
On Friday, February 22, the Minister of Economy and Innovation and Minister Responsible for the Lanaudière Region, Pierre Fitzgibbon, announced that phase 3 of the SA2GE project will encompass four promising projects. Totalling $50M (including $25M in subsidies), phase 3 of the SA2GE project will continue until March 31, 2021. The four promising projects of this third phase include: The Propulsion for safe, silent, eco-friendly... Read more
2-Nov-2018Source: Bell Flight
Bell announced HelicoStore, a Quebec based company, as the first Independent Representative in Canada. “Bell’s independent representative family allows us to BEST serve our customers around the world and we believe our friends at helicostore will be a great addition to this network allowing us to ENHANCE our customer expereince and expand our commerical business... Read more
26-Jun-2018Source: Office of the Minister of Health and Social Services
[electronic translation] Minister of Health and Social Services, Gaétan Barrette, today announced that a helicopter medical transportation pilot project between some of the network’s facilities will be put in place for a period of 18 months. The announcement was attended by the Executive Vice President of Airmedic Inc., Ms.Sophie Larochelle . The Sacré-Cœur Hospital of the Nord-de-l’Île-de-Montréal... Read more
10-Oct-2017Source: HelHub.com
Skyservice and Airmedic have joined together in order to provide a larger range of service to Quebec. They hope that by this strategic alliance they will be able to fill in any geographical gaps, enabling all Quebecers access to hospitals, reports Montreal CTV News.... Read more
10-Feb-2017Source: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Quebecers working in the province’s world-class aerospace sector showcased their talents as Bell Helicopter unveiled the first completed model of its latest aircraft since the company established a new assembly program in Mirabel last year. The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, took part in a ceremony to celebrate the completion... Read more
15-Jun-2015Source: Airbus Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters is pleased to announce the launch of a brand new office located in the Mirabel Helico complex in Mirabel, Quebec. The Mirabel Helico complex is a state of the art facility that will serve to support the Quebec rotary wing community. Additionally the facility provides an outlet for corporate events and fly-ins. “We... Read more
11-Jun-2015Source: Society of Quebec ferries
The Society of Quebec ferries Would like to inform customers icts That annual Maintenance and dry dock work on the MV Ivan-Quinn is planned up to June 15, due to an unexpected technical problem. Until Then, with helicopter service is Maintain flights entre Island Havre-aux-Maisons (Cap-aux-Meules) and airports Entry Island. Scheduled flights are offert by... Read more
3-Jun-2015Source: Airbus
Airbus Helicopters and Niagara Helicopter celebrate their new partnership in the presence of local dignitaries, management and employees from both companies. The partnership between the two local Niagara companies was solidified with the delivery of 4 new H130 aircraft to Niagara Helicopters, who provide flight seeing tours over the Niagara Falls to customers from all... Read more
10-Dec-2014Source: CBC News
Transport Canada is investigating a strange incident involving a black helicopter at a prison in northern Nova Scotia last week. See Full Story... Read more
9-Jun-2014Source: Huffington Post
For the second time in just over a year, inmates used a helicopter to make a brazen escape from jail in Quebec. See full story... Read more
7-Mar-2013Source: Eurocopter Canada
Eurocopter Canada announces the sale of a new EC130 T2 helicopter to Fox Aviation of Montreal, Quebec. The aircraft will be flown privately and is the third Eurocopter helicopter in the past 12 years selected by Fox Aviation. First was an EC120, then the EC130 B4 and now the EC130 T2, an evolution of the... Read more
30-Aug-2012Source: Capitale Hélicoptère
Join me in welcoming our new Chief Instructor, Martin Massicotte. Originally from Quebec, Martin brings a wealth of experience to the team with an impressive curriculum: 11,000 flying hours, including more than 5000 instruction, Instructor Class 1 night flying and instrument flying, he flew many types of light and medium helicopters as well as single... Read more
14-Feb-2012Source: Eurocopter Canada
Capitale Hélicoptère has chosen its fourth EC130 B4 aircraft to assist with utility missions throughout Quebec. The sale was confirmed today with Eurocopter Canada Limited (ECL) at Heli-Expo 2012 in Dallas, Texas. “The EC130 B4 is a versatile aircraft that is suitable for a variety of missions,” said Guy Joannes, President and CEO, ECL. “We... Read more
17-Jun-2010Source: Eurocopter Canada
As part of the MOU, Eurocopter will provide ENA with Eurocopter and Transport Canada approved aviation instructors to give courses on the Eurocopter AS350 series and EC120 B helicopters, which are widely used in Quebec. ENA is the leading educational institution in Quebec preparing new aircraft maintenance engineers (AME) for careers in the aerospace industry... Read more
21-Sep-2009Source: Montreal Gazette
Provincial police are still looking for a bright-yellow helicopter that was stolen in broad daylight Friday in Sorel-Tracy, about an hour’s drive northeast of Montreal.... Read more
