The TCCA Directorate is Canada’s civil aviation authority. Based in Ottawa, the Directorate has regional offices across Canadian geographical regions: Pacific (British Columbia), Prairie and Northern (Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Yukon), Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Region
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DART Fire Attack System Model 304 for Bell Helicopters
29-Apr-26 - 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. #firefighting
AEM Radios Approved for Bell 206 and 407
01-Apr-26 - 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. #VHF
Airbus H175 Approved for Canadian Operations
18-Feb-26 - 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. #Canada
Canadian Alpine Aerotech Receives Bell 407 Utility Basket STC
07-Feb-26 - 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) #basket
H145D3 Bear Paw for STARS Air Ambulance
07-Oct-25 - Alpine Aerotech LP received Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) supplemental type certificate (STC) for their latest Airbus H145D3 Bear Paw Kit designed for the STARS Air Ambulance fleet #bearpaw
