Transport Canada’s Civil Aviation

News

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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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  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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  H145D3 Bear Paw for STARS Air Ambulance

  Oct 7, 2025 · 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
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  Canadian Approval for the Subaru Bell 412EPX Helicopter

  May 7, 2025 · Canadian Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) has granted type validation to the Subaru/Bell 412EPX helicopter, allowing it to begin flight operations throughout Canada