Tag: Canada

Canada Continue to Commit to Modernize and Expand the Cormorant Search and Rescue Helicopter Fleet

August 23, 2019

Leonardo welcomes the continued commitment made by Canada’s Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, to modernize and expand Canada’s primary rotary search and rescue helicopter fleet through the Cormorant MidLife Upgrade (CMLU) program. Yesterday’s announcement marks a major step forward ahead of program finalization. To date, the AW101/CH-149 “Cormorant” has enabled the … More Canada Continue to Commit to Modernize and Expand the Cormorant Search and Rescue Helicopter Fleet

CarteNAV & Sentient Vision Collaborate on PAL Aerospace Winning Bid for Aerial Surveillance

March 5, 2019

CarteNav and Sentient Vision are pleased to announce their valuable contribution to PAL Aerospace’s winning bid to provide the Government of Canada with aerial surveillance capability for Canada’s inland, coastal and offshore waters. The contract, delivered on behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, covers an initial five-year period and includes opportunities for PAL Aerospace to … More CarteNAV & Sentient Vision Collaborate on PAL Aerospace Winning Bid for Aerial Surveillance

Airbus to Deliver Canada’s First H145 in HEMS Configuration to STARS Air Ambulance

October 30, 2018

Following an extensive RFP process, Airbus’ H145 was selected as the fleet replacement aircraft for STARS air ambulance’s ageing fleet, becoming the first H145s in HEMS configuration to enter Canada. The twin-engine H145 was chosen thanks to its exceptional HEMS heritage and safety record with its BK117 and EC145 predecessors. Offering the largest cabin in its … More Airbus to Deliver Canada’s First H145 in HEMS Configuration to STARS Air Ambulance