Welcome to Helicopters’ Canadian Innovation in Rotary Safety Week
The Canadian helicopter industry is on the cutting edge of new processes, products and technologies that continue to enhance the safety envelope from coast-to-coast.
Over the next week, Helicopters magazine will showcase companies that are leading the charge in helping to ensure the operating space in this country is as safe as it can possibly be.
This special week is brought to you by Fort Erie, Ont.-based Airbus Helicopters Canada, part of Airbus, a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services.
This page serves as a hub for Canadian innovation in rotary safety. The page highlights news stories, features and more to showcase the leaders who are creating a safer operating environment.
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November 25, 2020
Aéro Montreal fully virtual for 2020
Aéro Montreal is going fully virtual this year
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September 21, 2017
Airbus Helicopters Canada seeking safety leaders
Airbus Helicopters Canada is now accepting nominations for its 2017 Innovation in Safety
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September 13, 2017
Innovating to enhance safety: Airbus Helicopters Canada takes the lead
Airbus Helicopters Canada in Fort Erie, Ont. is going above and beyond to improve the
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September 7, 2017
Leading the way: Airbus Helicopters Canada is committed to safety
Airbus Helicopters Canada has introduced a number of innovative ways to help create a
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September 6, 2017
USHST makes recommendations for safety enhancements
The U.S. Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) has completed its comprehensive analysis of the
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September 5, 2017
VIH Aerospace to perform critical night vision installs
VIH Aerospace (VIHA), a global provider of helicopter maintenance, manufacturing, repair
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August 31, 2017
Helijet, B.C. Ambulance Service install NVIS on Sikorsky S-76C+ fleet
Helijet International Inc., the helicopter air medical contract service provider for the
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August 16, 2017
BLR Aerospace gets ANAC certification for H125 FastFin System
BLR Aerospace has announced that its FastFin Tail Rotor Enhancement and Stability System
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August 3, 2017
DART H145 emergency float system gets FAA, EASA approvals
DART Aerospace has received FAA and EASA approvals for the redesigned H145 emergency
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July 23, 2017
RFS, Vector get FAA certification of CFTR for AS350 family
Robertson Fuel Systems (RFS), a HEICO Company, and Vector Aerospace have completed a
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July 17, 2017
Airbus announces Canadian certification of H145
Airbus Helicopters Canada has announced the certification of the H145 by Transport Canada
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July 12, 2017
France, Germany lend support for Airbus X6 project
The European Commission has approved under EU state aid rules €377 million of French
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June 20, 2017
Airbus Helicopters introduces the innovative Racer
Airbus Helicopters has unveiled at the Paris Air Show the aerodynamic configuration of
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June 20, 2017
Great Slave Helicopters improves safety with Appareo Vision 1000
It may seem obvious to follow and record what happens in an aircraft, but few small air
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June 14, 2017
NRC develops Altitude Icing Wind Tunnel to help in aircraft certification
Aviation accidents are tragic events that sometimes leave important clues about risks to
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May 8, 2017
BLR gets TC approval for FastFin on H125/AS350s
BLR Aerospace today announced that its FastFin Tail Rotor Enhancement and Stability
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April 19, 2017
USHST reorganizes safety working groups
With a renewed focus on developing safety enhancements to reduce the number of fatal
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April 10, 2017
KF Aerospace to deliver, operate Bell 206 training device for CFTS
In early January, KF Aerospace, through its subsidiary KF Aerospace Defence Programs,
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March 31, 2017
Yellowhead Helicopters moves to Spidertracks flight following system
British Columbia based helicopter operator, Yellowhead Helicopters, has completed their
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March 27, 2017
HeliOffShore launches new safety initiative
HeliOffshore has launched a set of automation training videos for use by its operator
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March 15, 2017
Up Close and Personal
Some of us are old enough to remember Paul Simon’s groove – 50 ways to leave your
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March 15, 2017
Taking More Control
Does anyone want to work off-site anymore? I count myself in the group that loathes being
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March 15, 2017
Collaborate and Adapt
The helicopter industry is in “survival mode,” according to some observers, buffeted
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March 15, 2017
Editorial: A Safe Vision
Enhancing safety standards in the global helicopter industry is a process that is
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March 13, 2017
B.C.’s Helijet marks 30 years of safe S-76 service
Sikorsky has recognized Helijet International for 30 years of safe scheduled airline and
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March 8, 2017
DART, Bell team up for emergency flotation system STC
DART Aerospace has announced its partnership with Bell Helicopter on the design and
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March 7, 2017
Bell unveils FCX-001 concept aircraft
Bell Helicopter has unveiled its vision for the future of rotorcraft – the FCX-001.
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March 6, 2017
Airbus delivers an H125 to N.S. Department of Natural Resources
Heli-Expo 06/03/2017 – Airbus has delivered the 700th helicopter into the Canadian
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March 3, 2017
Jenoptik unveils prototype of new civilian rescue hoist
The “SkyHoist 800” surpasses the conventional market parameters with its
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February 16, 2017
Airbus Helicopters, Precise Flight get expanded STCs for Pulselite program
Airbus Helicopters and Precise Flight, Inc. have announced approval of the amended
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January 26, 2017
In the Name of Safety
When pilots of the Airbus Helicopter AS350 train in the new HNZ Topflight simulator at
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January 26, 2017
Vector Aerospace expands ADS-B STC upgrade for light helicopters
Vector Aerospace has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type
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January 18, 2017
DART Aerospace, Air Zermatt improve H130/EC130T2 basket performance
The DART Aerospace EC130 Heli-Utility-Basket has been the only external cargo expansion
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November 8, 2016
Latitude, Ornge sign deal for Flight Data Analytics Services
Latitude Technologies has announced that the company has signed a three-year contract to
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October 18, 2016
Personal Side of Statistics
The Super Puma crash off the Norwegian coast in late April that killed 13 people is a
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October 18, 2016
A Safety Boost
It has been my experience that most helicopter operators approach their safety programs
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July 21, 2016
Eagle Copters gets 407HP FAA approval for IBF
Eagle Copters has announced its Eagle 407HP, powered by the Honeywell HTS900 engine,
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July 14, 2016
Inside the CCG 412 EPI
When it is deployed in early 2018 to the Transport Canada training centre in Ottawa, the
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January 8, 2016
Ascending the Mountain
Safety. It’s the driving force behind every aspect of the helicopter industry, a
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January 8, 2016
Blame Einstein
Should Canada increase the penalties for the hooligans and sociopaths who aim laser
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October 23, 2015
Editorial: A Collective Effort
Earlier this fall, I had the distinct pleasure of visiting with Helicopter Association of
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July 29, 2015
Raising the Training Bar
The more we do things, the easier they become and, more importantly, the more normal they
