April 11, 2025 (Calgary, AB) – De Haviland Canada (DHC) is pleased to announce the extension of a contract with Antavia AMETEK for the maintenance (Repair Overhaul) of the CL215, 215T and 415 landing gear system worldwide. This contract, officially signed this week at De Havilland Canada’s All Operators conference in Calgary, Alberta, is valid for three years, with a potential extension for an additional two years.

Antavia’s experience allows for quick assessment of issues and responses to deliver critical repair or replacement of parts. They are a dedicated landing gear workshop offering short turnaround time and high-quality work. The addition of Antavia’s expertise in supporting waterbomber customers will help keep critical emergency response fleets flying, ensuring that DHC aircraft can ‘get the job done’ around the globe.

About De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited

With more than 5,000 aircraft delivered, De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (De Havilland Canada) is well established across the globe and our talented team of aviation professionals is dedicated to advancing our near-100-year reputation for excellence in innovation, production, and customer support. Our aircraft operate reliably in some of the world’s harshest climates and provide vital connections between rural communities and urban centres – transporting essential cargo and millions of passengers annually. Our aircraft also support a wide variety of special mission operations including aerial firefighting, search and rescue, medical evacuation, reconnaissance, and coastal surveillance. Visit: dehavilland.com.

About Antavia AMETEK MRO

Antavia has provided performance repair and overhaul services to aircraft operators worldwide for 37 years. Antavia’s capabilities include repair and overhaul services for cabin equipment, water/wastewater systems, electrical power generation, electrical rewinds, electromechanical actuators, lights, electronics, hydraulic equipment, wheels and brakes, and engine accessories.

Antavia is part of AMETEK MRO Division within AMETEK’s Aerospace & Defense, which provides repair and overhaul services for commercial, regional, general aviation, and rotor-wing aircraft. AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices with 2024 sales of approximately $7 billion.

For more information about Antavia visit www.antavia.com

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April 9, 2025 (Calgary, AB) – De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (“De Havilland Canada”) and 3 Points Aviation Corp. (“3 Points”) are pleased to announce that a final agreement was signed today to address replacement part supply chain challenges with the signing of an agreement that will deliver parts solutions for DHC customers.

For Part Design Approval (PDA) and Part Manufacturer Approval (PMA) replacement parts currently being produced by 3 Points, De Havilland Canada (DHC) has signed an agreement to provide OEM approved data to ensure that 3 Points has the access and knowledge necessary to produce replacement parts for DHC customers. With this agreement in place, DHC fully supports the use of PDA/PMA replacement parts manufactured by 3 Points for use on DHC approved type designs.

DHC and 3 Points will provide regular updates to our customers about alternate part solution availability to ensure that this collaboration delivers additional cost-effective solutions for our Dash 8 Customers.

About De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited

With more than 5,000 aircraft delivered, De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (De Havilland Canada) is well established across the globe and our talented team of aviation professionals is dedicated to advancing our near-100-year reputation for excellence in innovation, production, and customer support. Our aircraft operate reliably in some of the world’s harshest climates and provide vital connections between rural communities and urban centres – transporting essential cargo and millions of passengers annually. Our aircraft also support a wide variety of special mission operations including aerial firefighting, search and rescue, medical evacuation, reconnaissance, and coastal surveillance. Visit: dehavilland.com.

About 3 Points Aviation Corp

With over 21 years of experience, 3 Points Aviation is a trusted Canadian provider of parts and repair services supporting De Havilland Dash 8 aircraft, headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. Our offerings include, but are not limited to, material sales/ support, exchanges; PMA/PDA fabrication; and component repair and overhaul.

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April 8, 2025 (Calgary, AB) – De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (DHC) today announced that it has launched the development of a new avionics solution for the Dash 8-100 and 200 aircraft.  With our partner Universal Avionics, a new customized Universal InSight avionics suite is now under development and will be available for customers wishing to upgrade their aircraft.

“We are pleased to introduce an upgraded avionics suite for our Dash 8-100 and 200 customers,” said Jean-Philippe Cote, Vice President of Programs and Business Improvement for De Havilland Canada. “This upgrade will ensure that these rugged and reliable aircraft will be flying for many years to come.”

In cooperation with our partners Universal Avionics and JANA Inc., DHC is developing an avionics upgrade that will increase navigational capabilities and improve safety by providing improved situational awareness for pilots, making it an excellent solution for current operators. The certification of the new avionics’ solution is anticipated to be obtained in the first half of 2026. Widerøe’s Flyveselskap AS will be the launch customer for the upgrade program.

Universal’s InSight flight display system installation on the Dash 8 adds five high-resolution LCD displays with improved synthetic vision and digital engine indication, replacing aging CRT equipment to remove unnecessary weight making this an upgrade a significant improvement over the current avionics suite.

“Partnering with Universal Avionics to upgrade our Dash 8-100 & 200 aircraft reinforces De Havilland Canada’s commitment to investing in the fleet and delivering modernized and reliable solutions to our customers. The new avionics provides a good solution to replace components difficult to replace and repair,” said Cote. “This solution is part of our overall goal as a company to keep our existing fleet flying.”

About De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited

With more than 5,000 aircraft delivered, De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (De Havilland Canada) is well established across the globe and our talented team of aviation professionals is dedicated to advancing our near-100-year reputation for excellence in innovation, production, and customer support. Our aircraft operate reliably in some of the world’s harshest climates and provide vital connections between rural communities and urban centres – transporting essential cargo and millions of passengers annually. Our aircraft also support a wide variety of special mission operations including aerial firefighting, search and rescue, medical evacuation, reconnaissance, and coastal surveillance. Visit: dehavilland.com.

 

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April 1, 2025 (Calgary, AB) – Today, De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (DHC) announced that it has acquired all of the shares of Fleet Canada Inc. (Fleet) of Fort Erie, Ontario. Fleet is a current supplier of parts and aerostructures for De Havilland Canada as well as a number of other Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). The company operates in a 500,000 square foot facility in Southern Ontario, which has the capacity to support the growth and expansion of De Havilland Canada.

With the addition of Fleet, DHC is now able to in-source a number of capabilities that the company did not already have including metal-to-metal bonding and advanced composites. Currently, Fleet is providing parts for De Havilland Canada on the Twin Otter, De Havilland Canadair-515 and Dash 8 programs. It is expected the capacity at the Fleet facility will grow as new machinery is added and additional staff are brought on to keep pace with growing demand.

“By adding the capacity and capabilities of Fleet Canada, De Havilland Aircraft of Canada will be better able to meet the needs of our customers,” said Brian Chafe, CEO of De Havilland Canada. “Our focus is to keep our fleet flying and to meet the growing demand for the De Havilland Canadair 515. The acquisition of Fleet’s team and capacity will go a long way to accomplishing this.”

“I’m thrilled to add Fleet’s manufacturing capabilities and the team’s skills to De Havilland Canada’s toolkit,” said Gerry Kelly, DHC Vice President of Manufacturing. “Fleet have been a terrific supplier for DHC, and their craftsmanship and in-house processing capabilities are a great addition to deliver timely solutions for our customers.”

“With over 46,000 workers across more than 200 companies, Ontario has established itself as a key player in the production and development of cutting-edge aerospace and aerostructure parts,” said Vic Fedeli, Ontario’s Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. “We congratulate De Havilland Canada on the growth of their operations and look forward to seeing Fleet Canada’s craftsmanship continue to define the future of advanced aerostructure manufacturing here in Ontario.”

About De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited

With more than 5,000 aircraft delivered, De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (De Havilland Canada) is well established across the globe and our talented team of aviation professionals is dedicated to advancing our near-100-year reputation for excellence in innovation, production, and customer support. Our aircraft operate reliably in some of the world’s harshest climates and provide vital connections between rural communities and urban centres – transporting essential cargo and millions of passengers annually. Our aircraft also support a wide variety of special mission operations including aerial firefighting, search and rescue, medical evacuation, reconnaissance, and coastal surveillance. Visit: dehavilland.com.

 

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Farnborough, UK (July 25, 2024) – Building on decades of partnership and collaboration, De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (De Havilland Canada) and PAL Aerospace are proud to announce the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding to develop new innovations for De Havilland Aircraft, operated by the PAL Group of Companies, that can in turn be adopted by other fleet customers.

De Havilland Canada has an extensive track record in the production of aircraft that can operate safely and reliably for decades in the toughest environments on the planet.  The PAL Group of Companies are long standing De Havilland operators and leaders in commercial aviation and comprehensive aerospace solution provision.  Today’s MOU proposes to identify innovative solutions and new opportunities for the PAL Group to apply to their De Havilland Canada fleet.

The MOU addresses product developments and improvements in Low Earth Orbit satellite broadband Wi-Fi access and interior passenger/cargo combi configurations specific to the Dash 8-400 using the PAL Aerospace’s proven expertise in advanced aerospace design, engineering, certification and aircraft modification. Together, De Havilland Canada and PAL Aerospace will develop these solutions quickly and integrate them into the PAL Group of Companies’ fleet while making them available to the broader market following successful certification through De Havilland Canada.

“We are excited about the opportunity to broaden our partnership with De Havilland Canada through the signing of this MOU,” said Cynthia Ballesteros, Senior Director of Business Development for PAL Aerospace. “Our long history of collaboration and cooperation has been a tremendous benefit to both companies, and we welcome this new opportunity to work together on the development of innovative solutions that will be available to all De Havilland Canada operators.”

“The PAL Group of Companies has extensive experience operating De Havilland Canada aircraft in some of the most challenging aviation environments on earth,” said Jean-Philippe Côté, Vice President of Programs and Business Development, De Havilland Canada. “This opportunity to work with PAL Aerospace to develop new upgrades and modifications to De Havilland Canada aircraft is one we couldn’t pass up and is one more way that we at De Havilland Canada intend to keep the fleet flying for the long-term.”

About De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited

With more than 5,000 aircraft delivered, De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (De Havilland Canada) is well established across the globe and our talented team of aviation professionals is dedicated to advancing our near-100-year reputation for excellence in innovation, production, and customer support. Our aircraft operate reliably in some of the world’s harshest climates and provide vital connections between rural communities and urban centres – transporting essential cargo and millions of passengers annually. Our aircraft also support a wide variety of special mission operations including aerial firefighting, search and rescue, medical evacuation, reconnaissance, and coastal surveillance. Visit: dehavilland.com

About PAL Aerospace

A proud member of the Exchange Income Corporation family of companies, PAL Aerospace is a Canadian-owned and operated global aerospace and defence company. With a focus on intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, in-service support solutions, aircraft engineering and modification and crew resource management training. PAL Aerospace is internationally recognized by governments, militaries, and industry for on time/on budget delivery and high reliability rates. PAL Aerospace offers a single point of accountability for its programs and takes pride in being the trusted choice for clients worldwide.

To learn more, visit us online: palaerospace.com

 

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Both companies mark Canadian leadership in regional aviation through continued collaboration

Farnborough, United Kingdom, July 24, 2024 –

Canadian pioneers in regional aviation, De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (De Havilland Canada) announced at the Farnborough International Airshow a new OEM Certified Refurbishment Program for its legendary fleet of Dash 8-400 aircraft that will offer the option to equip refurbished aircraft with new Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150A engines.

The PW150A engine, the most powerful civil turboprop in production, recently demonstrated up to 30% increased time on wing, a testament of the 25 years of continuous investments through in-service product improvements, consistently bringing the latest technology to market and maintaining a 99.97% dispatch reliability over the last decade. The availability of a fleet of proven and modernized Dash-8 400 aircraft could not be more welcomed by the industry.

“DHC and Pratt & Whitney Canada have a long history of leading aerospace innovation in Canada, and we are pleased to continue that collaboration through the OEM Certified Refurbishment Program De Havilland Canada announced today,” and said Jean-Philippe Côté, Vice-President Programs and Business Improvement. “There are thousands of DHC aircraft, powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada engines operating daily, from pole to pole and on all continents, and through this collaboration we will continue to explore the best product solutions for our global customers.”

“We are committed to supporting De Havilland Canada with their Certified Refurbishment Program of the Dash 8-400 fleet with new production and refurbished PW150A engines. Our continued collaboration with De Havilland Canada on this, and other initiatives, has produced legendary aircraft with a deep-rooted Canadian foundation. As we celebrate the collective shaping of the regional turboprop industry spanning over 40 years, this program will ensure operators will benefit from reliable technologies for many years to come,” said Anthony Rossi, vice-president Sales and Marketing, Pratt & Whitney Canada.

At a time when regional turboprop aviation is being hailed for its sustainability, reliability and performance capabilities, De Havilland Canada and Pratt & Whitney Canada mark the 40th anniversary of the maiden commercial flight of DHC’s Dash 8-100 aircraft powered by PW100 engines. This aircraft has helped transform regional aviation around the world and brought commercial air services to thousands of communities, helping build immeasurable social and economic capacity.

Collaborating to Propel a Sustainable Aerospace Future

Today’s turboprop aircraft flying routes of less than one-hour in duration consume significantly less fuel and a reduction in CO2 emissions when compared to similar-sized regional jets on the same routes.

With the world focused on reducing emissions with enhanced performance, De Havilland Canada and P&WC are committed to advancing solutions to enable more sustainable aviation, including by collaborating on the RTX Hybrid-Electric Flight Demonstrator, based on a Dash 8-100 aircraft. De Havilland Canada and Pratt & Whitney Canada will continue to explore the best products and solutions to bring to market and benefit customers worldwide.

Both companies have been partnering in the development of a strong Canadian aerospace ecosystem for over 60 years and our enduring presence in the wider aviation industry reflects a common determination and ability to develop and enter into service new technologies, while always being guided by the needs and priorities of our customers.

Additional DHC and P&WC Collaboration

The DHC-6 Twin Otter Classic 300-G

De Havilland Canada announced last year launch of the new Twin Otter Classic 300-G aircraft, which will offer two engine options to operators, the PT6A-34 currently powering the Twin Otter 400 series and a new PT6A-27 bringing changes to improve maintainability and reliability.

De Havilland Canada and Pratt & Whitney Canada intend to bring these enhancements to the PT6A-27 on the legacy DH6-300 fleet, providing access to the renewed maintainability and reliability. This retrofit will bring optimal utilization of engine assets of current Twin Otter operators.

Current and future Twin Otter operators can participate in Pratt & Whitney Canada’s TBO escalation process, providing extended Time Between Overhauls (TBO) under certain circumstances. Looking at the current Twin Otter 400 series, 40% of engines have obtained up to 2x time on-wing benefits through the TBO escalation process, helping reduce operating costs.

New Classic 300-G operators choosing either the PT6A-27s or PT6A-34s can benefit from existing TBO extensions on their specific engine models.

De Havilland Canada’s DHC-515 Firefighter – the world’s best firefighting aircraft

De Havilland Canada also previously announced that Pratt & Whitney Canada will be powering the next generation of aerial firefighter, the DHC-515 aircraft, with the PW123AF engine. This engine has been proven as the workhorse of the CL415 fleet and will support the new DHC-515’s mission to protect people and forests in countries around the world.

De Havilland Canada’s Dash 8 100/200/300 powered by the PW121 and PW123 engine

Powered by the PW100, the most reliable engine family in the market, with best-in-class reliability, Pratt & Whitney Canada continues to innovate and tailor commercial solutions to Dash 8 operators. P&WCSMART™ portfolio includes hot section inspection and overhaul fixed price offerings, allowing our customers to accurately budget for their engine maintenance costs.

About Pratt & Whitney

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power units. Read more about Pratt & Whitney’s history of innovation here.

About RTX

With more than 185,000 global employees, RTX pushes the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. Through industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon – we are advancing aviation, engineering integrated defense systems, and developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges. The company, with 2023 sales of $69 billion, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

About De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited

With more than 5,000 aircraft delivered, De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (De Havilland Canada) is well established across the globe and our talented team of aviation professionals is dedicated to advancing our near-100-year reputation for excellence in innovation, production, and customer support. Our aircraft operate reliably in some of the world’s harshest climates and provide vital connections between rural communities and urban centres – transporting essential cargo and millions of passengers annually. Our aircraft also support a wide variety of special mission operations including aerial firefighting, search and rescue, medical evacuation, reconnaissance, and coastal surveillance. Visit: www.dehavilland.com

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