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Montreal, Canada – November 19th 2019 – As part of its mission to supply the largest product offering to operators worldwide, DART Aerospace is proud to announce that it has recently received EASA validation of its Bell 505 standard and float Skidtubes, alongside its existing TCCA, FAA and Mexican DGAC approvals. These skidtubes complement the Bell 505 Emergency Float System, which was launched close to 2 years ago.
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Portland, Oregon – Oct 30, 2019 - Simplex, a company of DART Aerospace, has received FAA approval for the Approved Models List (AML) extension of their STC SR02657SE. This certification applies to the UH-60/S-70 Black Hawks’ Simplex Model 370i Internal Fire Attack System (FAS). This AML extension adds 11 eligible UH-60/S-70 Type Certificates (TCs) to the existing STC, bringing the total to 12 UH-60/S-70 TCs that are now approved for operation with the Simplex Model 370i FAS.
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Hawkesbury, Ontario - Recently, DART received a European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification on its R66 Emergency Float System.
This float system, designed and manufactured by DART, is an aftermarket retrofit option available for R66 operators that allows the aircraft to safely perform over-water operations. The system can be easily retrofitted on the R66 aircraft and is designed with multi air-holding chambers.
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Hawkesbury, Ontario – February 14, 2019 – DART Aerospace (“DART”) received STC approval from Transport Canada in late 2018 for its new EC/H130 Emergency Float System (EFS). Applicable to both legacy EC130B4 models and the latest H130 from Airbus, the new EFS features two major improvements over the previous generation kit: compatibility with OEM fixed provisions and the addition of quick release fittings, which allow for the removal of 70% of the kit’s weight in less than five minutes without any tools. In addition, the new EFS is approved for the latest gross weight of the H130 and features a squib-free electro mechanical valve made of corrosion-resistant steel.
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Hawkesbury, Ontario – February 13, 2019 – DART Aerospace (“DART”) received STC approval from TCCA, FAA and EASA in the last three months of 2018 for its Replacement Crosstubes for the Airbus EC/H135 helicopters. Adding to DART’s growing portfolio of Landing Gear, the ready-to-install Crosstubes are available in Standard Low and Mid-Height with factory-installed Supports.
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Hawkesbury, Ontario – December 20, 2018 – DART’s proprietary Emergency Float System (EFS) designed exclusively for the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X recently received certification from EASA. With its successful track record in the field and STC approvals granted by FAA, TCCA, and JCAB earlier this year, the six-pod EFS is available as a factory installation or retrofit option.
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Hawkesbury, Ontario – DART Aerospace (“DART”) recently received approval of updates to the STC from TCCA, FAA and EASA for its latest additions to their bestselling AS350/AS355 Quick Release Heli-Utility-Basket™.
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About a little over a year ago today, DART departed on a new quest – eCommerce. The company had the goal to develop a new platform that would ease the purchasing process for clients and partners.
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Amsterdam, Netherlands - As part of DART’s plan to continue to expand in Europe and stay close to customers, DART has been building strong partnerships with key players in the industry.
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As part of DART’s international expansion and the company’s goal to better serve its customers worldwide, DART is opening a new Repair & Overhaul (R&O) facility in Amsterdam, Netherlands. This is following the opening of the now one-year-old warehouse, located in the outskirts of the city.
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Since 2007, Zil Air has provided luxury “limo services” using helicopter and fixed wing aircraft in Seychelles, Africa. The Zil Air fleet includes three Eurocopter EC120B helicopters and various fixed-wing aircraft models. Customers have used Zil Air for their first-class experience, including such amenities as satellite TV, wi-fi and cold refreshments in the VIP lounge, and air-conditioned comfort in flight.
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San Diego, California – June 28th, 2018 – Towards the end of February, at the 2018 Heli-Expo show, DART launched its new firefighting bucket. The bucket, in its red, black and white colors, hung proudly at DART’s booth for everyone to get a first glimpse at DART’s entry into the firefighting market. To no one’s surprise, the unveiling of the bucket made a splash with the attendees of the show.
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Hawkesbury, Ontario – May 24th, 2018 – A little over a month ago, the Japan Coast Guard (JCG) equipped its fleet of four Bell 505 Jet Ranger X with the DART Aerospace Emergency Flotation System and the aircraft have now been accepted by the JCG.
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Hawkesbury, Ontario – May 22nd, 2018 – DART’s Bell 505 Emergency Flotation System, being the first and only such system available on the market, has just recently received certification from the Federal Aviation Association (FAA). With TCCA approval issued in mid-February of this year, the system has started seeing its first deliveries.
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Hawkesbury, Ontario - Last February, DART Aerospace was proud to announce the delivery of the first unit of its H145(EC145) Quick Release, Heli-Utility-Basket™ to the lead AHI Customer, San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E). To best serve the end user, this project was completed with oversight from the FAA, with EASA validation expected shortly thereafter.
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Hawkesbury, Ontario – April 19th, 2018 – On July 13th 2017, DART Aerospace gathered key members of its Canadian product development team, based in both Calgary, Alberta and Hawkesbury, Ontario to kick off a project for bearpaws on the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X.
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Hawkesbury, Ontario – March 29th, 2018 – DART Aerospace is focused on setting a strong presence in the multiple countries of Latin America. During this process, DART has been attending a wide variety of aerospace shows and exhibitions within this region in order to showcase top-selling products and solutions adapted to operators’ needs.
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Hawkesbury, Ontario – March 22nd, 2018 – DART has continuously been committed to strengthening its position and customer focus in Europe and surrounding regions all while striving to facilitate access to product portfolio and top-of-the-line quality service and customer support.
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As the Heli-Expo 2018 was in full swing, DART Aerospace proudly unveiled their very first firefighting bucket, majestically exposed at their booth #C5551.
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Las Vegas, Nevada – Feb 28, 2018 – Last night, DART Aerospace hosted its annual cocktail on the show floor of Heli-Expo and had the pleasure of presenting an important announcement.
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Hawkesbury, Ontario – February 27, 2018 – At last year’s Heli-Expo, DART Aerospace and Bell Helicopter announced a partnership to develop an Emergency Float System (EFS) for the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X, with a very ambitious timeline of certification by Q1 2018. Today, we are proud to announce that the joint development team has met its lofty goal. After a rigorous certification and qualification program, the 505 EFS has received an STC approval from Transport Canada within the original project schedule.
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