27-Mar-2023
Share your knowledge and experience at 2023 CHC Safety & Quality Summit. Call for Papers is now open for 2023 CHC Safety & Quality Summit. Theme: Reset 2024: Developing New Safety Mindsets Submission Deadline: May 21, 2023 Much has changed in the past five years. Energy prices have collapsed, then spiked; customers have deferred, then... Read more
20-Mar-2023Source: ICAO
The International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) first Advanced Air Mobility Symposium (AAM 2024) is expected to take place from 9 to 12 September 2024, in Montréal, Canada. The theme is “Advanced air mobility (AAM) global harmonization and interoperability: Challenges and opportunities“. The symposium will build upon the developments of DRONE ENABLE with attention given to concepts... Read more
17-Mar-2023Source: ICAO
ICAO has issued a new request for information (RFI) to public and private-sector innovators in support of its upcoming 2023 DRONE ENABLE Symposium. The RFI is issued annually to elicit new concepts and solutions to advance next generation global standards for cutting-edge unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), UAS traffic management (UTM), and advanced air mobility (AAM),... Read more
14-Mar-2023Source: Bell
For the third year in a row, Bell in Canada has been recognized as one of the top employers in the Greater Montreal area by Canada’s Top 100 Employers. This special mention recognizes the industry’s leading employers. Employers are evaluated on the physical workplace; work atmosphere; benefits; financial, family and health benefits; training and skills... Read more
10-Mar-2023Source: AirSuite
AirSuite is proud to announce the expansion of its development team for its flight operations software. The expansion is in response to the growing demand for the software used by aviation companies across Canada and into the United States to streamline their flight operations and improve efficiency. The team has doubled in size in the... Read more
8-Mar-2023Source: Limosa
Limosa, the Canadian eVTOL design and manufacturing company, has concluded a framework agreement on the supply of crash-safety seating systems with AUTOFLUG from Germany. A significant reason for the decision is the low weight and slimline design of the FLYWEIGHT® seat family developed by AUTOFLUG that they will be using. In addition, Limosa has chosen... Read more
8-Mar-2023Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada
Pratt & Whitney Canada, a business unit of Pratt & Whitney, announced the rollout of new Remote Maintenance Kits comprised of strategically selected parts and tooling for helicopter engines that will support aircraft availability and maintenance autonomy. The kit is offered to customers enrolled in the company’s Eagle Service™ Plan (ESP™) pay-per-hour maintenance plan as part... Read more
7-Mar-2023Source: Phenix Solutions
Phenix Solutions announced the selection of Vancouver-based innovator Onboard Systems International, LLC as a partner to develop a multi-use cargo hook system for the Ultra 2XL Heavy-Lift Cargo Aircraft Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). The Phenix-Onboard partnership will leverage Onboard Systems’ 40-plus years as the leading provider of external load equipment for the helicopter industry with... Read more
28-Feb-2023Source: US Marine Corps
On Jan. 16, 2023, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River welcomed members of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) and their four CH-146 Griffons, allowing them to use Marine Corps Installations East (MCIEAST) airspace for three and a half weeks to conduct their flight instructor and flight engineer course for the third time since... Read more
15-Feb-2023Source: Schweizer
Schweizer is thrilled to announce Robert Grimmett has joined the Schweizer team as the company’s North American Sales Manager. In his position, he is responsible for aircraft and parts sales, service support, and market development in the United States and Canada. A savvy business professional, Grimmett comes to the Schweizer with a wealth of experience... Read more
6-Feb-2023Source: The Observer
A new helipad at Bluewater Health in Sarnia has already been used six times by air ambulance helicopters transferring patients to Toronto and London since being approved for daytime use in November. See Full Story.... Read more
2-Feb-2023Source: Revelstoke Mountaineer
HeliCat Canada is the primary trade association behind the helicopter and snowcat skiing industry. During a special announcement on January 11, 2023, HeliCat Canada announced its bold new vision for the industry’s future — Sightline 2030. See Full Story.... Read more
26-Jan-2023Source: CBAA
In order to influence the direction and priorities of AAM development in Canada, the CBAA has joined the CanaDAC Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Task Group #2. This group is part of a joint initiative between the Canadian Advanced Air Mobility Consortium and Transport Canada. The initial objective is to compile an inventory of anticipated AAM... Read more
24-Jan-2023Source: Slack Davis Sanger
Ladd Sanger, Dallas aviation partner with Slack Davis Sanger, and Joe Fiorante, partner at the Law Offices of Camp, Fiorante, Matthews and Mogerman, in Vancouver, British Columbia, recently obtained a $10 million settlement for the family of a 49-year-old helicopter pilot employed by Yellowhead Helicopters, Ltd, who was killed in 2021 while conducting forest fire... Read more
6-Jan-2023Source: Vislink
Vislink (Nasdaq: VISL), a global technology leader in the capture, delivery and management of high quality, live video and associated data in the media and entertainment, law enforcement and defense markets, announced that it has recently received orders valued in excess of $2 million for HD (high-definition) airborne video downlink system (“AVDS”) equipment from law... Read more
3-Jan-2023Source: Leonardo
The Canadian Department of National Defence has awarded Leonardo (through Leonardo U.K. Ltd of Yeovil) a $1 billion CAN (€690 million) contract for the AW101/CH-149 “Cormorant” Mid-Life Upgrade (CMLU) Project for 16 aircraft in total, comprising 13 existing Cormorant Search and Rescue Helicopter (CSH) currently in-service and the augmentation of a further three aircraft. This... Read more
15-Dec-2022Source: Alpine Aerotech
Alpine Aerotech announced that they have officially received a Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for their newest Bear Paw Kit, compatible with Airbus H125 (AS350/355) Rotorcraft. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) STC’s are currently pending. Aerotech provides Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul services in Western Canada and... Read more
9-Dec-2022Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada
Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC), a business unit of Pratt & Whitney, announced that it is collaborating with American Express (Amex) to provide qualifying customers with a new solution that will allow them to extend payment terms, when buying a new or used P&WC engine. “This new payment solution is part of our growing portfolio... Read more
5-Dec-2022Source: Yellowhead Helicopters
YHL is expanding its fleet again with two additional BK117 B2 helicopters. The first two BK117s purchased in the Spring were brought into operation by August 2022. YHL Pilots Corey & Peter put C-GBKP, pictured above, through her paces showcasing the helicopter’s features while supporting clients in the Golden Triangle of northwestern BC. With the... Read more
30-Nov-2022
VPorts, a Québec-based world leader in the design, construction, and operation of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) infrastructure, announces the creation of the first international electric AAM corridor between Syracuse Hancock International Airport (New York, U.S.) and VPorts’ vertiport in Mirabel (Québec, Canada). This corridor will foster the establishment of an AAM ecosystem that will provide... Read more
30-Nov-2022Source: Bell
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced the delivery of the first Bell 505 to Angolan aviation company, BESTFLY. The aircraft was handed over during a ceremony in Mirabel, Canada. BESTFLY was established in 2009 and today is Angola’s biggest private aviation company, carrying out a range of services, including aircraft management and charter,... Read more
28-Nov-2022Source: ITPS Canada
ITPS Canada is proud to announce a pledge to be 100% carbon neutral for 2022 and beyond. To help achieve their environmental goals, ITPS (International Test Pilots School) has partnered with LivClean, a top-ranked carbon offset retailer. Through the partnership, ITPS’s carbon offset purchase will support the Great Bear Forest Carbon Project, located inside the... Read more
14-Nov-2022Source: Aethon Aerial
Aethon Aerial Solutions Inc (Aethon) and AeroVision Canada Inc (AeroVision Canada) announced a long-term research and development collaboration agreement with the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology’s (SAIT) Centre for Innovation and Research in Unmanned Systems (CIRUS) and ANAVIA, a Swiss Based manufacture of heavy lift UAS vehicles. The combined initiative will be part of SAIT’s... Read more
9-Nov-2022Source: Heli-One
Heli-One, a leading provider of helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, has extended its capabilities within its Canadian operations in support of Airbus platforms. Heli-One secured formal approval for H130 Tail Gear Box (TGB) MRO capability in late 2021 to extend its service portfolio at its base at Delta, British Columbia, and bolster its... Read more
8-Nov-2022Source: Heli-One
Heli-One, a leading provider of helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, is advancing its work to create AW139 Main Gear Box (MGB) services at its Canadian facility in Delta, British Columbia. Heli-One has supported the AW139 platform globally since 2008 and the introduction of MGB maintenance services will add further depth and strength to... Read more
8-Nov-2022Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada
Pratt & Whitney Canada, a business unit of Pratt & Whitney, announced today that Polish medical air rescue service Lotnicze Pogotowie Ratunkowe (LPR) has flown 200,000 engine hours on its fleet of 27 PW206B-powered H135 helicopters from Airbus – a notable milestone that showcases the urgent care this dedicated team has provided to save lives.... Read more
7-Nov-2022Source: Lockheed Martin
Landing Zones Canada, Shearwater Aerospace, and Lockheed Martin Canada CDL Systems announced a strategic collaboration to enhance the route planning and flight endurance of remote piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) that leverage Landing Zones Canada’s novel uncrewed aerial vehicle, Shearwater’s Smart FlightTM world leading AI technology, and Lockheed Martin Canada CDL Systems’ next generation VCSi ground control... Read more
2-Nov-2022Source: AEM
Canadian avionics manufacturer, Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing Corp. (AEM), launches new remote-mount radio for special-role and multi-mission platforms alike. The MTR138-000GNW is a suitable replacement for certain legacy VHF NTX-series radios with the ability to integrate with glass cockpit applications. Designed with the operator in mind, the MTR138-000GNW features an agile 10W main transceiver and a... Read more
2-Nov-2022Source: GPMS
In preparation for the 27th annual Helicopter Association of Canada Convention and Trade Show, GPMS International announced that it has expanded its Certified Installer Network into Canada to support the growing number of Canadian operators looking to implement modern technology like GPMS’s predictive Foresight MX HUMS. Alpine Aerotech is the first Canadian helicopter maintenance service... Read more
31-Oct-2022Source: Blackburn Media
Transport Canada officials got a first-hand look Wednesday at the new helipad at Bluewater Health. Certification by the federal institution is necessary in order for the Sarnia hospital to gain a license to transport patients. See Full Story.... Read more
28-Oct-2022Source: XL Aero
XL Aerospace (www.xlaero.ca), an industry leading provider of innovative aviation engineering, repair and manufacturing solutions to the aviation operations and maintenance sectors announces it has collaborated with Mustang Helicopters (Mustang – www.mustanghelicopters.com), a prominent Canadian utility sector and Airbus AS350/AS355 helicopter operator, to develop a new Transport Canada Supplemental Type Certified Side Pull system for... Read more
11-Oct-2022Source: STARS
While STARS celebrates ten years of fighting for the lives of critically ill and injured patients across Saskatchewan, five Crown corporations have announced funding to help ensure the non-profit air ambulance continues its service for decades to come. Since 2012, STARS has carried out more than 9,200 missions to more than 500 locations across the province,... Read more
10-Oct-2022Source: Ingenio Aerospace
Ingenio Aerospace (Ingenio), developers of innovative aircraft cockpit and cabin solutions, today announced that Bell Textron, a pioneering aerospace manufacturer of military and commercial rotorcraft, has integrated Ingenio’s Cockpit Tablet Electronic Flight Bag (“Heli-Mount EFB”) into the CH-146 Griffon Limited Life Extension (GLLE) project for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). The GLLE is... Read more
29-Sep-2022Source: AEM
Canadian avionics manufacturer, Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing Corp (AEM) announces Monty McEwen as Quality Assurance Manager at its Canadian headquarters in Kelowna, BC. McEwen has an extensive background in avionics and as a QA Manager. His most recent experience was at SKYTRAC Systems Ltd., where, since 2010, he held the role of QA Manager since.... Read more
28-Sep-2022Source: Bell
Bell Textron Canada Ltd, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced on September 23 a $500,000 (CAD) contribution to the FNTI (First Nations Technical Institute). The funds will be used to support skills development and training resources for FNTI’s Indigenous flight students. It will also support uninterrupted flight training to ensure student success across FNTI’s... Read more
13-Sep-2022Source: STARS
Viterra Canada Inc. (“Viterra”) announced today that it is once again teaming up with STARS to sponsor the non-profit’s 2023 fundraising calendar. This is the eighth consecutive year that Viterra has covered the full printing costs of the calendar, representing a cumulative value of more than $1.8 million in sponsorship in support of the... Read more
12-Sep-2022Source: Airmedic
Airmedic’s Chief Executive Officer, Sophie Larochelle, takes note of the promise of the Coalition Avenir Québec to set up a national medical air transport program and is delighted that another step has been taken towards the establishment of a pre-hospital emergency and inter-hospital service accessible to all citizens of Quebec. For more than 20 years, several... Read more
9-Sep-2022Source: VPorts
VPorts, a Quebec-based world leader in the design, construction and operation of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) infrastructure, announced today that it will create Quebec’s first regional electric AAM vertiport network. By 2030, the network will extend to all major Quebec regions, providing a sustainable transportation solution via electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. ”We are excited to... Read more
8-Sep-2022Source: AEM
Canadian avionics manufacturer, Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing (AEM) Corp. announces the appointment of Gord Gooding as Chief Financial Officer at its Canadian headquarters in Kelowna, BC. Gooding joins AEM with over 25 years of accounting experience at the executive level across many industries. He looks forward to being part of a company that has a... Read more
11-Aug-2022Source: Helijet
With support from the Province of British Columbia’s Airport Assistance Program (“BCAAP”) under the BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, Pacific Heliport Services, (“PHS”) a wholly owned subsidiary of Helijet International Inc., has completed a major $1.7M upgrade of the public use intermodal heliport in downtown Vancouver, on the south shore of Burrard Inlet.... Read more
10-Aug-2022Source: Wisk Aero
Wisk Aero, a leading Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company and developer of the first all-electric, self-flying air taxi in the U.S., is continuing its global expansion with the launch of a new engineering hub in Montreal, Canada. The hub will be dedicated to the ongoing development of its 6th generation aircraft (to be revealed... Read more
20-Jul-2022Source: STARS
Completion of STARS’ multi-year initiative to renew its aging helicopter fleet is one step closer to becoming a reality, thanks to a $500,000 gift from BASF Canada Agricultural Solutions, announced today at the STARS base in Saskatoon. The donation will be used by STARS for mission operations as well as to help purchase medically... Read more
18-Jul-2022Source: Eagle Copters
Eagle Copters (‘Eagle’) is excited to announce that they’ve received TCCA approval to operate their own DAO (Design Approval Organization). This will allow Eagle to conduct more extensive engineering operations for customers across many platforms within the Part 27 and 29 space. Eagle is now able to obtain STC’s (Supplemental Type Certificate) and other... Read more
4-Jul-2022
Together with patients and supporters, STARS officially welcomed the new Airbus H145 helicopter to its Edmonton base today. The new aircraft model is part of a landmark initiative to replace STARS’ fleet across Western Canada. “Today is about commemorating with our community allies the arrival of a new fleet that will serve patients across Alberta for decades... Read more
29-Jun-2022Source: NRC
Twentieth century science fiction writers often featured flying cars and self-driving automobiles in their stories. While we haven’t quite reached that vision yet, researchers at the National Research Council of Canada’s (NRC) Aerospace Research Centre are well on their way to it. In March 2022, they started the first phase of flight trials for a self-flying... Read more
24-Jun-2022Source: XL Aero
XL Aerospace (www.xlaero.ca), an industry leading provider of innovative aviation engineering, repair and manufacturing solutions to the general aviation and helicopter operations and maintenance, repair and overhaul sectors announces it has received Transport Canada (TC) approval for the repair of the Main Transmission Casing applicable to Bell Helicopter 205, 212 and 412 Helicopter models. Tim Blaskovich... Read more
14-Jun-2022Source: Jaunt Air Mobility
After more than 10 months of collaborative work, the teams at Vertiko Mobility and Jaunt Air Mobility are pleased to publicly announce the signing of a letter of intent for the purchase of more than 70 all-electric Jaunt Journey aircraft and two hybrid aircraft, with an option for a further 25 units. The aircraft... Read more
3-Jun-2022Source: Cadorath
Cadorath – headquartered in Winnipeg, Canada is announcing the completion of a new repair design in partnership with Roll-Royce. The new repair will fabricate and replace the air tube flanges on the Series IV Outer Combustion Case (OCC). Cadorath currently offers complete overhaul on this component and is also repairing the fuel nozzle boss and... Read more
2-Jun-2022Source: Leonardo
Leonardo remains fully engaged with the Canadian Government in relation to the upgrade of its CH-149 Cormorant Search and Rescue (SAR) helicopter fleet. After distinguished 20-years of service life, the CH-149 Cormorant fleet requires a mid-life upgrade which is being proposed by Team Cormorant, a collaboration of Leonardo, together with its Canadian partners, IMP... Read more
31-May-2022
Through Canada’s defence policy, Strong, Secure, Engaged, the Government of Canada is modernizing its military equipment to support the Canadian Armed Forces and keep Canadians safe. Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, on behalf of the Honourable Minister Filomena Tassi, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, announced the Government of... Read more
11-May-2022
Blade Air Mobility, Inc. (Nasdaq:BLDE, “Blade” or the “Company”), a technology-powered air mobility platform, has announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022. “It’s very rewarding to see such strong growth, both sequentially and year-over-year, in what has seasonally been the lightest quarter for Blade,” said Rob Wiesenthal, Blade’s Chief Executive Officer.... Read more
14-Apr-2022Source: STARS
STARS’ fleet renewal capital campaign has received a major boost with a $1.5 million gift from Birchcliff Energy, helping to secure a new H145 helicopter to serve the Grande Prairie region. The Keep the Fight in Flight campaign launched in 2018 across Western Canada to renew STARS’ aging aircraft fleet with new Airbus H145 helicopters,... Read more
13-Apr-2022Source: Canadian Aviation News
The future of aviation and aerospace in Canada looks brighter today with the creation of a partnership between two groups on a mission to improve Canadian air mobility. The Canadian Advanced Air Mobility consortium (CAAM) and the Centre for Advanced Research and Training in Aviation, Mobility and Space (CARTAMS) announced today their partnership to build... Read more
1-Apr-2022Source: Toronto Star
While the Saskatchewan Health Authority has given final approval on a heliport build in Nipawin, Rennie Harper, Nipawin’s mayor, said that they’ll still need a cost re-estimate before fundraising can be underway. See Full Story.... Read more
29-Mar-2022Source: Bell
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today the signed purchase agreement by HelicoStore for a Bell 505. The aircraft will be used to support corporate transportation needs in Canada. “Bell is pleased to announce that HelicoStore, Bell’s Independent Representative in Eastern Canada, has purchased a new Bell 505 to be managed... Read more
9-Mar-2022Source: LCI
LCI, a leading aviation leasing company, today announced that it has taken delivery of its 100th helicopter engine from Pratt & Whitney Canada. Pratt & Whitney Canada engines power many of LCI’s next generation helicopters. These include the PT6C-67C, the PW210A and the PW207 on Leonardo’s AW139, AW169 and the AW109S. The company’s PT6C-67E powers... Read more
9-Mar-2022Source: Airbus Corporate Helicopters
Canadian entrepreneur and private pilot Ashlynne Dale has signed an order to purchase an Airbus Corporate Helicopters ACH125.Dale, co-founder and Executive Chairman of Norwood Sawmills, a globally recognized outdoor equipment and lifestyle brand and a global leader in portable sawmilling technology with 75+ registered patents to its credit, will fly the aircraft for personal use.... Read more
9-Mar-2022Source: AEM
Canadian avionics manufacturer, Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing Corp. (AEM) has increased production capacity by moving operations to a newly constructed 40,000 square foot (3,716m2) facility in Kelowna, British Columbia. The brand-new purpose-built facility, which was announced in 2020, has been designed for increased operational efficiency. This move is the culmination of significant planning which resulted in... Read more
9-Mar-2022Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada
Pratt & Whitney Canada, a business unit of Pratt & Whitney, today announced that it is combining artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning with its innovative oil analysis technology to further increase the solution’s precision, predictive and preventive maintenance capabilities for helicopter engines. The use of AI and machine learning is another example of how... Read more
8-Mar-2022Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada
Pratt & Whitney Canada, a business unit of Pratt & Whitney, announced its PW206B3 helicopter engine has been selected by the Government of Spain to power 36 Airbus H135 helicopters. The new order is part of a multi-agency acquisition program to equip the Spanish Air force, Spanish Navy, Guardia Civil and National Police with the... Read more
1-Mar-2022Source: Korea Aerospace Industries
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has successfully completed the overseas low-temperature flight test of a light-armed helicopter (hereinafter referred to as LAH). The low-temperature flight test is to confirm the performance and stability of the aircraft in a cryogenic environment below -30 degrees Celsius. The test started in Yellowknife, Canada in early December and lasted for... Read more
21-Feb-2022Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada
Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC), a business unit of Pratt & Whitney, announced that it has added a new lease-to-own option to its growing portfolio of Spare Engine Solutions. The portfolio, launched in 2020, also includes flexible options such as long-term leasing and on-wing leasing, complementing the existing short-term rentals offering to customers who are... Read more
17-Dec-2021Source: HeliHub.com
Hill Helicopters yesterday held their first Global Meetup & Discover Event at their Development Centre in the UK. Hosted by Dr Jason Hill, the event brought together around 100 people in person – mostly existing owners/customers – and over 1000 online. Jason Hill announced that the company’s current order book for their HX50 model –... Read more
7-Dec-2021Source: CTV News
The Canadian military has discovered cracks in the tails of 19 of its 23 Cyclone helicopters. The Royal Canadian Air Force issued an emailed statement Sunday saying cracks had been detected in four helicopters, but that number jumped to 19 later in the day. See Full Story. ... Read more
2-Dec-2021
Blade Air Mobility, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLDE, “Blade” or the “Company”), a technology-powered global air mobility platform, today announced that it has entered into an agreement (the “Agreement”) through its wholly owned subsidiaries Blade Urban Air Mobility, Inc. and Blade Urban Air Mobility (Canada), Inc., with Helijet International, Inc. (“Helijet”), North America’s largest scheduled helicopter airline,... Read more
29-Nov-2021Source: CTV News
A new helipad has been unveiled at the All Nations Healing Hospital in Fort Qu’Appelle to serve patients in the town and surrounding communities. Around 200 patients have been transferred from All Nations to larger centres through STARS Air Ambulance since 2012, making the hospital one of the busiest rural locations for airlifts in the... Read more
16-Nov-2021Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada
Pratt & Whitney Canada, a business unit of Pratt & Whitney, today announced the expansion of its year-old carbon offset service to include operators of the company’s helicopter engines enrolled in the Eagle Service™ Plan (ESP™) and Fleet Management Program (FMPTM) pay-per-hour maintenance programs. “Across all of the diverse missions served by our helicopter customers... Read more
16-Nov-2021Source: Bell
Bell Textron Canada, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, and the Canadian Coast Guard announced the delivery of a new Bell 429 helicopter to the Coast Guard at Bell’s Mirabel facility. The delivery, which occurred on September 15, marks an important milestone for both Bell Textron Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard. For Bell, it... Read more
3-Nov-2021Source: Kaman
Kaman Air Vehicles, a division of Kaman Corporation (NYSE:KAMN), announced the receipt of signed purchase agreements for two K-MAX® medium-to-heavy lift helicopters with deliveries expected in the fourth quarter of 2021. The operators are located in the U.S. and Canada. “We are thrilled that the K-MAX® continues to be the helicopter of choice for external... Read more
29-Oct-2021Source: Airbus Helicopters
The recent performance increase of Airbus Helicopters’ single-engine H125 helicopter has received certification from both the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the U.S. and Transport Canada (TCCA) in Canada, making it now fully certified and available to all North American customers. This major evolution includes multiple benefits for H125 operators, including an increase of the... Read more
29-Oct-2021Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada
Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC), a business unit of Pratt & Whitney, is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility – Pratt & Whitney Engines Services, Inc. (PWES) – located in Bridgeport, West Virginia. “Our facility in Bridgeport has evolved over the years to accommodate changes within the industry and... Read more
14-Oct-2021Source: Specialist Aviation Services
Specialist Aviation Services has partnered with Advanced Composite Structures in Winnipeg to develop a repair solution for their stockpile of unserviceable MD 902 Flex Beams. They expect a large percentage of the quarantined Flex Beams to be repaired and returned into service or sold to customers. This reduces costs and creates an alternative supply chain... Read more
11-Oct-2021Source: IBAC
The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) have announced the selection of Andrew Karas as the new IS-BAO™ Programme Director. Andrew is replacing former director, Bennet Walsh, who recently became the safety and security director for Hawaiian Airlines. As a licensed Airline Transport Pilot, Certified Flight Instructor, and Unmanned Aircraft/Drone pilot, Andrew has over 20 years’... Read more
8-Oct-2021
A Synergy Aviation Guimbal Cabri G2 (C-GSYN) crashed in a lake near Chibougamau/Chapais, QC (CYMT). The extent of the damage is unknown. The sole person on board was injured. The National Operations Centre (NOC), the Aviation Operations Centre (AOC), the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) Trenton and the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) were... Read more
7-Oct-2021Source: Bell
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced a new maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) service in its Mirabel, Canada facility. The increasing demand for customer support and services in North America prompted Bell to provide MRO services directly to all operators of Bell aircraft in Canada. The Mirabel facility provides these services... Read more