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  Coulson Returns S-61 NVG Helitanker to BC for 2026 Wildfire Season

  Jun 25, 2026 · Coulson Aviation Canada has deployed an S-61 Type 1 NVG Helitanker under a 101-day contract with the BC Wildfire Service, supporting nighttime wildfire suppression during the 2026 season.
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  DART Fire Attack System Model 304 for Bell Helicopters

  Apr 29, 2026 · DART Aerospace secures TCCA STC for upgraded Fire Attack System Model 304, improving safety, efficiency, and night firefighting capability on Bell 205/212/412 helicopters.
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  AEM Radios Approved for Bell 206 and 407

  Apr 1, 2026 · AEM expands Canadian STC approval to Bell 206 and 407, integrating MTP136D P25 forest service and MTP138 VHF FM radios with support from Alpine Helicopters.
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  Curtiss-Wright to Manufacture RAST Systems in Canada for US Navy

  Mar 2, 2026 · Curtiss-Wright’s Mississauga facility will produce Recover Assist Securing and Traversing (RAST) systems under a 4-year US Navy contract awarded to Canada’s CCC.
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  Airbus H175 Approved for Canadian Operations

  Feb 18, 2026 · Airbus Helicopters receives Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) approval for H175 operations, clearing the way for the super medium twin’s entry into the Canadian market.
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  Canadian Alpine Aerotech Receives Bell 407 Utility Basket STC

  Feb 7, 2026 · Canadian Alpine Aerotech has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for its Utility Basket Kit on the Bell 407 helicopter, supporting a maximum external payload of 200 lb (90.7 kg) with a volume of 18.5 cubic feet (0.52 m³)

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