VIH Aerospace, March 29, 2024 - North Saanich, BC, Canada - VIH Aerospace (VIHA), a provider of helicopter manufacturing, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MMRO) services, has received Transport Canada (TCCA) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval for their Airbus H145 left-hand or dual vertical (bubble) reference window installation.
TCCA supplemental type certificate (STC) SH24-12 and FAA STC SR00187IB have been issued, approving Airbus BK117 D-2, and BK117 D-3 in the Left Hand or Dual configurations. European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification is pending.
Brian Thistle, VIHA director of business development, sales, and marketing, stated: “Adding the H145 further adds to our marketing reach while complementing our existing ‘bubble window’ offerings which also include the Airbus H135, Bell 407, Sikorsky S-92 and Airbus Super Puma AS332/H225 family.”
Arne Arneson, VIHA general manager, added: “The addition of the H145 STC will allow operators to utilize the H145 in additional roles and operations while providing unrestricted visibility during slinging or hoist operations.”
About VIH Aerospace: Located near the Victoria Airport in Sidney, British Columbia, Canada, VIH Aerospace offers top quality, value-enhanced helicopter maintenance, manufacturing, repair and overhaul (MMRO) services; including STC development and integrations, delivered effectively and professionally to meet or exceed Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications.
TCCA supplemental type certificate (STC) SH24-12 and FAA STC SR00187IB have been issued, approving Airbus BK117 D-2, and BK117 D-3 in the Left Hand or Dual configurations. European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification is pending.
Brian Thistle, VIHA director of business development, sales, and marketing, stated: “Adding the H145 further adds to our marketing reach while complementing our existing ‘bubble window’ offerings which also include the Airbus H135, Bell 407, Sikorsky S-92 and Airbus Super Puma AS332/H225 family.”
Arne Arneson, VIHA general manager, added: “The addition of the H145 STC will allow operators to utilize the H145 in additional roles and operations while providing unrestricted visibility during slinging or hoist operations.”
About VIH Aerospace: Located near the Victoria Airport in Sidney, British Columbia, Canada, VIH Aerospace offers top quality, value-enhanced helicopter maintenance, manufacturing, repair and overhaul (MMRO) services; including STC development and integrations, delivered effectively and professionally to meet or exceed Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications.
H145 Vertical Reference (bubble) Window
See also |
VIH Aerospace 
FAA Federal Aviation Administration TCCA
Transport Canada’s Civil Aviation Government of Canada 
Helicopters Windows Airbus H145D3
Airbus H145D2 / EC145T2
