The STH invitation to tender was issued on 24 June 2019 by the German procurement authority, specifically, the Federal Office of Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support of the Bundeswehr (BAAINBw). A contract award is expected in 2021 for the acquisition of 44 to 60 aircraft, including sustainment and training.

“We’re pleased to have submitted our response and look forward to working with the BAAINBw and German industry to bring the best value proposition to the German Bundeswehr,” said Michael Hostetter, vice president of Boeing Defense, Space & Security in Germany. “The H-47 Chinook is a one of a kind platform capable of performing missions that other helicopters cannot. It is a proven multi-mission heavy lift helicopter with advanced technology that meets the German requirements.”

Today, there are more than 950 Chinook aircraft operating in 20 countries, including eight NATO member countries (the Netherlands, Italy, Greece, Spain, Turkey, UK, Canada, and the United States). The Chinook will provide immediate interoperability to Germany while meeting a wide range of mission needs. As the world’s most proven heavy lift helicopter, the Chinook has a track record of on-time delivery and first time quality, with the lowest operating and acquisition costs and a technology roadmap that will keep it relevant for decades to come.

“We are committed to having the sustainment and training as well as parts of the production done in Germany,” said Dr. Michael Haidinger, president of Boeing Germany. “We will continue to build on and expand our Germany Industry Team for the H-47 Chinook Schwerer Transporthubschrauber competition. In addition, we are committed to bringing high end engineering and production opportunities from across the Boeing enterprise to German industry.”

Boeing in Germany

Boeing is a strong contributor to the German economy. The company employs more than 1,000 people at 11 locations throughout Germany and sustains thousands of additional jobs through its supply chain and other activities. Boeing and its supply chain partners spend almost $1.3 billion per year through an established network of suppliers across Germany. Boeing also works with many more sub-tier and German-owned suppliers worldwide. Germany is a key market for Boeing’s investment in research and technology partnerships. Boeing has established two research sites in Germany – a Research & Technology Office in Munich and Digital Solutions & Analytics Lab in Frankfurt – and invests in a growing portfolio of research and technology projects with German industry, universities and research organizations. For more information, visit boeing.de/chinook and boeing.com, or follow @BoeingDefense and @BoeingDACH on Twitter.

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For the past six months, a production Series 400 Twin Otter has been undergoing modifications to transform into Viking’s Guardian 400 demonstrator aircraft for the proposed world tour. It will feature a left-hand SCAR pod with Hensoldt Argos EO/IR imaging turret, multi-spectral HDTV camera, mega- pixel HD Thermal imager, laser range finder, multi-mode autotracker, and Remote Image Bus (RIB) video feed for display on the cockpit MFD or crew workstation. The demonstrator will also feature a right-hand SCAR pod with Leonardo OspreyRadar System and Sentient Vidar Camera system.

In addition to its mission sensor package, the Guardian 400 prototype will be equipped with an Airborne Technologies’ tactical workstation with high-definition touchscreen monitors, data/voice/video recorder, Mission Management Unit (MMU), mission radio communications,intuitive hand controller for MCU & SLR camera targeting, CarteNav AIMS mission system software, Kestrel MTI targeting software, and IKHANA ergonomic mission seat for optimized crew comfort. The prototype will also be equipped with Viking conformal bubble windows, left and right wing-mounted hard points by IKHANA, Thunder Bay Aviation stretcher racks, and anaft lavatory for crew comfort.

With a target launch date of September 2019, the Guardian 400 world tour has briefing and demonstration flights proposed throughout Europe, North Africa, Central Africa, SoutheasternAfrica, the Middle East, Southern Asia, Asia Pacific, North America and will culminate inOttawa, Canada to coincide with the 2020 CANSEC Defence & Security show.

“As we’ve anticipated development of a Guardian 400 technical demonstrator for many years,to now be able to show off its unique performance capabilities and incredible versatility tointerested military and government organizations in their home countries is exciting to say the least,” said Robert Mauracher, Viking executive vice president, Sales & Marketing. “While thetour details are still under development, we encourage interested parties to contact us if they wish to participate in a flight demonstration.”

About the Guardian 400 Twin Otter:

Viking developed the Guardian 400 in response to foreign military and government agency demand for a medium-range maritime patrol, SAR and critical infrastructure platform based on the new Twin Otter Series 400 aircraft. Designed as an economical force multiplier for 21st century surveillance and security requirements, the Guardian 400’s low acquisition and operating costs combined with its modern, flexible architecture allows it to be customized tosuit operators’ financial and mission requirements.

The Guardian 400’s robust design, minimal maintenance requirements, and exceptional short- field performance capabilities make it ideally suited for specialized government operations in extreme environments. Certified under the restricted category, the Guardian 400’s increased take-off weight and extended range internal Patrol Tank allow for operational sorties over 10 hours in duration.

Trusted by the governments of Peru, Panama, the United States, United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam, over thirty Twin Otter Guardian 400 aircraft have now entered service in various roles, including maritime surveillance, search & rescue, parachute operations, pipeline monitoring, drug enforcement, medevac, and critical infrastructure support.

About Viking Air Limited:

Headquartered in Victoria, BC, Viking is the global leader in utility aircraft services, and the manufacturer of the world-renowned Series 400 Twin Otter. Viking is the Original Type Certificate holder for all out-of-production de Havilland aircraft, DHC-1 through the DHC-7, and provides exclusive spare parts manufacturing and product support for the legacy de Havilland fleet. In 2007 Viking launched the Twin Otter Series 400 production program, and to date newViking aircraft have sold to over 30 countries worldwide.

In 2016, Viking acquired the Type Certificates (manufacturing rights) for the Canadair CL-215, CL- 215T, and CL-415 aircraft. With this transfer, Viking assumed responsibility for all product support for the global fleet of 170 aerial firefighters.

Viking is managed by Longview Aviation Capital and forms part of the portfolio of a prominent Canadian family investment firm that maintains a long-term investment horizon and is one of the leading investors in the Canadian aviation industry. For additional information, please visit www.vikingair.com.

“American Airlines has relied on Thales since 2011. Over the years, our exceptional collaboration and innovations have resulted in the highly successful deliveries of 213 B737and A320 family of aircraft with Thales IFE solutions,” saidPhilippeCarette, CEO, Thales InFlyt Experience. “American Airlines has trusted Thales as the inflight entertainment partner for their new 787-8 fleet. This award further demonstratesThales’ commitment in supporting the airline’s ambitions to provide their guests the best onboardexperience.”

Thales’ AVANT IFE system features ahighly customizable passenger experience with a robust selection of featuresandapplications. With its sleekand lightweight design, Thales’high performing AVANT IFE solution willprovide travelers an exceptionalinflight experience with a vastchoice ofentertainment during their flight.

The new high capacity server for the AVANT IFE solution has evolved to store an impressive catalog of thousands of HD movies, TV showepisodes and music albums.The Economy cabin will be equipped with 10” and 12”Fit High Definition (HD) screens providing a brilliant viewing experience.

BusinessClasspassengerswill enjoy full HD 17” Flex screens, integrating Avii, touch passenger media unit, a handheld device offering an intuitive navigation and second screen experience. With

the next generation AVANT IFE system, American Airlines guests will enjoy unmatched levels of inflight entertainment and comfort on the new aircraft.

Thales and American Airlines began their partnership in 2011 when Thaleswas first selected to equip the B737 and A320 family of aircraft. This long standing relationship with the airline has supported the delivery of 213 single aisles with Thales’ inflight entertainment solutions.

Operatingtheyoungestfleetofthe U.S. global network carriers, American Airlines has an average fleet age of just over 10 years. Together with its regional partner American Eagle, American Airlines operates an extensive international and domestic network with an average of nearly 6,700 flights per day to 350 destinations in more than 50 countries. As one of the leading airlines in the world, American Airlines has trusted Thales over the years to providethe highest level of inflightexperienceto theirpassengers.

September 07, 2018 (Saint-Cloud, France): Dassault Aviation will showcase its Falcon 8X ultra-long range trijet and the latest version of its Falcon 900LX large-cabin long range Falcon business jet at this year’s edition of the Russian Business Aviation Exhibit (RUBAE), which opens on September 12 at the Vnukovo 3 business aviationcomplex.

The 6,450 nm/11,945 km Falcon 8X has been in service in Russia for more than a year and has earned universal praise for its exceptional combination of performance, efficiency and its ultra-comfortable cabin—the quietest in business aviation.

The Falcon 900LX on display is a new modernized version featuring the latest upgrades in flight technology and a re-designed interior with contemporary styling and optimized sound proofing.

Dassault will also be leveraging RUBAE 2018 to highlight its new Falcon 6X ultra widebody twin, due to enter service in 2022. The 5,500 nm/10,186 km 6X will feature a cabin six feet, six inches (1.98 m) high and 8 feet 6 inches (2.58 m) wide — the highest and widest in a purpose built business jet. The aircraft will be able to link Moscow directly to New York or Singapore at Mach .85.

“The Russian business aviation market remains active and Falcon sales have been solid, especially for three-engine models like the popular Falcon 7X and Falcon 900LX and the new Falcon 8X, which will set a new benchmark in the ultra-long range segment,” said Gilles Gautier, Vice President, Falcon Sales for Dassault Aviation. “Equipped with innovative options, notably our revolutionary FalconEye combined enhanced/synthetic vision system and our new FalconConnect high speed connectivity option recently introduced in partnership with Honeywell — the 8X is expected to sell as well in the region as the Falcon 7X.”

“But we also expect strong demand for our new Falcon 6X, which will be the most modern, spacious and versatile twin in its class and offer the most advanced digital flight control system on the market,” continued Gautier. “Our current Falcon 2000 twins, with their unparalleled short field capability, are already proving popular with Russian operators.”

Falcon 8X Setting New Standard in Ultra-Long Range Segment

The Falcon 8X can fly from Moscow to Los Angeles, Cape Town and Darwin or from Rio de Janeiro to Moscow non-stop and land at restricted airports like Gstaad or Lugano, Switzerland, that are typically inaccessible to large business jets. It is even quieter than the 7X, the quietest executive jet on the market – an important consideration for the 14 hour-plus flights for which the 8X was designed.

The aircraft’s spacious cabin – the longest of any Falcon – can accommodate a wide variety of configurations. A layout featuring a forward galley and lounge bar that can be easily converted into a certified crew rest for very long flights is proving especially popular.

Furthermore, the 8X is certified to carry Dassault’s revolutionary FalconEye Combined Vision System, the first head up display (HUD) system in business aviation to combine synthetic and enhanced vision capabilities in a single view. Almost all Falcon 8X customers have signed up to use the new FalconEyeHUD.

Falcon 8X operators can also opt for FalconConnect, a comprehensive package of broadband communications solutions designed to facilitate the use, management and control of inflight connectivity. Offered through Honeywell GoDirect, FalconConnect integrates onboard communications into a single all-in-one offering and provides a single source for hardware, services and technical support, giving passengers, crew members and operators full knowledge and control over consumption and costs.

The FalconEye and FalconConnect options are also available on the modernized Falcon 900LX, which is expected to remain the industry benchmark for reliability, versatility and fuel economy in the 4,750 nm/8,800 km segment for years to come.

Reinforcing Product Support a Continuous Priority

Optimizing after-market support is a top priority at Dassault, as evidenced by recent surveys that have placed the company at the top of the industry in terms of aircraft reliability and the quality and dependability of support services.

To ensure it can continue delivering top-notch support to Russian operators, Dassault has significantly reinforced and expanded its regional service network in recent years. The company recently set up a new stock of spare parts at Vnukovo 3, near the Dassault Falcon

Services satellite service center, to further facilitate the distribution of spares within Russia and the CIS.

Russian customers can also count on Falcon Response, Dassault’s comprehensive suite of AOG services. In the short time since its introduction, a number of operators from the region have already benefited from the dedicated Falcon 900 missions made available by Falcon Response to handle AOG situations and if necessary provide alternative lift – an industry first.

Flexible cabin

Today, at a White House ceremony, AIA Chair and Raytheon Company Chairman and CEO Dr. Thomas A. Kennedy; Lockheed Martin Chairman, President and CEO Marillyn A. Hewson; Northrop Grumman President and Chief Operating Officer Kathy Warden; and The Boeing Company signed “The Pledge to the American Worker” and announced company contributions totaling 154,000 opportunities. These opportunities include internships, new college hire rotation program participants, cooperative education programs, continuing education, on-the-job training, re-skilling, leadership training and traditional apprenticeships that can help employees translate entry-level jobs into lifelong careers.

“The foundation of all we do in the aerospace and defense industry is our people. For generations they have continually pushed the technology envelope of what is possible, leading to remarkable innovations in civil aviation, space and defense,” Kennedy said. “However, continuing America’s leadership in these domains is not preordained. We are facing unprecedented workforce changes, and today’s pledge is a strong step in developing a dynamic, diverse and engaged 21st century workforce to fill the jobs of the future that will fuel the American economy.”

AIA Chief Operating Officer Robert Durbin also signed the pledge, and announced that in addition to the firms mentioned above, other companies in the aerospace and defense industry will support an additional 48,000 enhanced career opportunities, for an industry total of 202,000 over the next five years. We expect this number to grow as we continue to work with other members who are still refining their commitments.

Today’s pledge includes commitments from the following companies:

• Acutronic
• Aerospace Corporation
• Allied Telesis
• Arconic, Inc.
• BAE Systems
• Burns & McDonnell
• Click Bond
• Cubic Corporation
• Garmin International
• General Dynamics Corp.
• General Electric – Aviation
• Harris Corporation
• Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.
• L3 Technologies, Inc.
• Leidos Holdings, Inc.
• Lord Corporation
• Rockwell Collins, Inc.
• Southern Manufacturing Technologies
• Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc.
• TECT Power
• Textron Inc.
• United Technologies Corporation
• Verify

“The single most important thing the aerospace and defense industry can do to remain a global leader is double down on our efforts to build a diverse 21st century workforce that taps the best talent in communities across the country,” said AIA President and CEO Eric Fanning. “Creating more work-based learning opportunities and pursuing industry-recognized apprenticeships are just two of the things we’re doing, with much more to come.”

The Pledge was developed by the White House to encourage companies, industry associations, foundations and other groups to provide concrete and substantial education, training and re-skilling opportunities for America’s current and future workers, and ultimately providing them with greater job opportunities and economic security.

In addition to today’s pledge, AIA is working to develop standards that would allow the aerospace and defense industry to issue nationally-portable, Industry Recognized Apprenticeship credentials as recommended by the Department of Labor’s Task Force on Apprenticeship Expansion. Developing industry-recognized credentials will ensure a common understanding of the skills being achieved and allow employees to move more easily among companies in our industry.

The process of developing these standards has already begun and we expect to release these standards this Fall.

The collaboration between the two sister-companies on the CL-415EAF Enhanced Aerial Firefighter Conversion Program will provide an economic boost throughout Western Canada derived from job creation, aerospace manufacturing innovation, supply chain development, academic partnerships, and global export opportunities.

To initiate the program, LAAM will be hiring up to 150 technicaland support staff members at itsCalgaryfacilities,whereelevenspeciallyselectedCL-215aerialfirefightingaircraftownedbyLAAM will undergo the modification process utilizing Viking-supplied conversionkits.

To support development of the conversionkits, Viking has hired 50 employees to date and haslaunched a recruitment campaign to hirean additional 50 staff at its Victoria, BC location. Viking will also be reinstatingits very effective “Viking Academy” paid-training program to provide successful applicants with the targeted technical training required for these positions.

Both LAAM and Viking are working with local post-secondary institutions to develop innovative technologies and provide training assistance in support of this program. The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) has been engaged for personnel training inAlberta, and Viking is actively developing partnerships with companies participating in the British Columbia Technology Super Cluster initiative.

The Viking CL-415EAF Conversion Program forms part of a staged approach to utilize the advancements made with the LAAM converted aircraft as the basis for the proposed Viking CL-515 new-production amphibious aerial firefighting aircraft.

To facilitate the launch of the proposed CL-515 amphibious aircraft manufacturing program, Viking has applied to the Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) from the federal Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) for funding support. The SIF funding would be invested between British Columbia and Alberta’s aerospace manufacturing, supply chain, academic, and skills training sectors, and provide program benefits to both provincesin WesternCanada.

About Viking Air Limited:

Headquartered in Victoria, BC, Viking is the global leader in utility aircraft services, and the manufacturer of the world-renowned Series 400 Twin Otter. Viking is the Original Type Certificateholderforallout-of-productiondeHavillandaircraft,DHC-1throughtheDHC-7,and provides exclusive spare parts manufacturing and product support for the legacy de Havilland fleet. In 2007 Viking launched the Twin Otter Series 400 production program, and to date new Viking aircraft have sold to 30 countriesworldwide.

In 2016, Viking acquired the Type Certificates (manufacturing rights) for the CanadairCL-215, CL-215T, and CL-415 aircraft. With this transfer, Viking assumed responsibility for all product support for the global fleet of 170 aerialfirefighters.

Viking is managed by Longview Aviation Capital and forms part of the portfolio of a prominent Canadian family investment firm that maintains a long-term investment horizon and is one of the leading investors in the Canadian aerospace industry. For additional information, please visit www.vikingair.com.

About Longview Aviation Asset Management:

Longview Aviation Asset Management Inc. (LAAM) was established in 2016 to provide attractive financing and lease options, as well as trade-in aircraft capabilities, for aircraft supported and manufactured by Viking Air Limited (Viking).

In2018,LAAM,inpartnershipwithViking,formallylaunchedtheCL-415EAF“EnhancedAerial Firefighter” aircraft conversion program. The CL-415EAF combines the proven performance oftheCL-215airframewithmodernupgradestocreatethenextgenerationoftheworld’sonly purpose-built aerial firefighter and multi-mission amphibiousplatform.

For additional information, please visit www.lvaam.ca.

Le BST est un organisme indépendant qui mène des enquêtes sur des événements maritimes, de pipeline, ferroviaires et aéronautiques. Son seul but est de promouvoir la sécurité des transports. Le Bureau n’est pas habilité à attribuer ni à déterminer les responsabilités civiles ou pénales.

Le BST dispose d’un site Web à l’adresse www.bst.gc.ca. Obtenez de l’information à jour au moyen de fils RSS, Twitter(@BSTCanada), YouTube, Flickr et notre blogue.

SOURCE Bureau de la sécurité des transports du Canada

Created by WestJet and their creative content agency, studio m, the six ads feature Sanchez at a WestJet/Blue Jays press conference where Martinez is attempting to ask the Toronto Blue Jays pitcher questions about the upcoming season and partnership with WestJet. Good news for Sanchez, super fan Marci is there to give the inside pitch on WestJet dollars, non-stop destinations and Plus fare benefits. Watch the ad serieshere.

“The Toronto Blue Jays have created super fans across Canada,” said Richard Bartrem, WestJet Vice-President, Marketing Communications. “And WestJet is no stranger to them as well. Putting it all together through Marci’s enthusiasm in our ad series made sense to help drive awareness of key WestJet products during a favourite Canadian pastime – cheering on the Jays. We are proud to once again work with Aaron Sanchez and introduce Canadians to WestJet super fan, Marci.”

The ads launch on March 29 and will be broadcast on Sportsnet during Toronto Blue Jays games throughout the baseball season. Fans looking for more content along with the game schedule and corresponding WestJet flight schedule can also check out the WestJet Blue Jays hub.

WestJet has been the airline partner of the Toronto Blue Jays since 2012 and is proud to announce that WestJet Vacations is now the official vacation travel partner of the club.  WestJet continues to work with the Blue Jays to enhance the guest experience for fans of Canada’s only major league baseball team and will once again be treating Blue Jays fans to amazing experiences in the WestJet Flight Deck at Rogers Centre.

About WestJet
WestJet is proud to be named Best Airline in Canada and one of the best Low Cost Airlines in North America, based on authentic reviews from the travelling public on Trip Advisor, the world’s largest travel site. We are one of very few airlines globally that does not commercially overbook. Together with our regional airline, WestJet Encore, we offer scheduled service to more than 100 destinations in North America, Central America, the Caribbean and Europe and to more than 175 destinations in over 20 countries through our airline partnerships. WestJet Vacations offers affordable, flexible vacations to more than 60 destinations and the choice of more than 800 hotels, resorts, condos and villas.  Members of the WestJet Rewards program earn WestJet dollars on flights, vacation packages and more. Members use WestJet dollars towards the purchase of flights and vacations packages to any WestJet destination with no blackout periods, and have access to Member Exclusive fares offering deals to WestJet destinations throughout our network and those of our partner airlines.

WestJet is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the symbol WJA. For more information about everything WestJet, please visit westjet.com.  

Recent recognition includes:
2017/2016 Canada’s Most Trusted Airline (Gustavson School of Business at the University of Victoria)
2017 Best Airline in Canada and Travellers’ Choice Winner Mid-Sized and Low Cost Airlines – North America (TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice awards for Airlines)
2016 Canada’s most reputable company for Corporate Social Responsibility (Reputation Institute)
2016/2015/2014/2013/2012 Ranked top three for Canadian Brands (Canadian Business Magazine)
2016/2015/2014/2013 WestJet RBC World Elite MasterCard ranked #1 in Canada (MoneySense magazine)

Connect with WestJet on Facebook at facebook.com/westjet
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Subscribe to WestJet on YouTube at youtube.com/westjet
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Read the WestJet blog at blog.westjet.com

SOURCE WESTJET, an Alberta Partnership

Antavia – AMETEK MRO of France to Join Viking Customer Support Network

Victoria, BC, March 12th, 2018: Viking Air Limited of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, have selected Antavia – AMETEK MRO of Campsas, France, as the first Factory Endorsed Component Centre (FECC) for the global fleet of aerial firefighting aircraft. Under Viking’s FECC Program, Antavia will be responsible for providing authorized maintenance services on landing gear for Canadair CL-215, CL-215T, and CL- 415 aircraft.

Antavia is a leading aircraft service company with almost 20 years of experience providing maintenance support to the Canadair CL-215, CL-215T, and CL-415 aircraft fleet. While Antavia’s component maintenance capabilities will be an asset to aerial firefighting aircraft operators worldwide, their central location in France is especially well-situated to service the densely-populated European fleet.

“The selection of Antavia to join Viking’s worldwide customer support network was a natural fit due to their shared commitment of providing aerial firefighting aircraft customers with first-rate service and uninterrupted support,” commented Gregory Davis, Viking’s vice president of Customer Service & Product Support. He added, “We are excited to work with such a well-respected organization who shares our commitment to customer satisfaction.”

“We are delighted to see our long-standing efforts to support the world-wide operators of this prestigious aircraft officially recognized by Viking,” says Laurent Bouissou, Managing Director of Antavia. “This agreement is not only a source of pride for our team, it is a major boost to our commitment to operators and a great stepping stone in our efforts to improve service to the aerial firefighting community.”

Viking’s success in giving new life to the aerial firefighter program has included establishing and further developing business relationships with key suppliers to improve support of the aircraft. Since 2016, Viking and Antavia have been working together to improve shop turn-around times and spare parts availability, as well as provide engineering solutions that minimize aircraft maintenance downtime.

About Antavia – Ametek MRO:

For 30 years Antavia has delivered high performance repair and overhaul service to a growing range of operators located worldwide. Antavia is a business unit of AMETEK MRO, a global provider of third- party component MRO services targeting commercial, regional and general aviation.

Through years of experience, investments, quality control and state of the art services, Antavia now enjoys tremendous goodwill which has resulted in a worldwide network and access to funding which ensures continuous growth.

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Viking Selects 1st Factory Endorsed Component Centre for Aerial Firefighters

Beginning with the support of Super Guppy for Airbus (then Aerospatiale) 30 years ago, the Landing Gear Workshop has evolved to now mainly support the Canadair CL-215, CL-215T, and CL-415 aircraft fleet. Over the years, Antavia has built a wealth of knowledge and experience to offer world-class support and maintenance services dedicated to CL-215, CL-215T, and CL-415 landing gear.

In 2007, Antavia was acquired by the diversified industrial group AMETEK, a NYSE listed company with a turn-over of 4 billion USD and 16,000 employees in 60 countries.

About Viking Air Limited:

Headquartered in Victoria, BC, Viking is the global leader in utility aircraft services, and the manufacturer of the world-renowned Series 400 Twin Otter. Viking is the Original Type Certificate holder for all out-of- production de Havilland aircraft, DHC-1 through the DHC-7, and provides exclusive spare parts manufacturing and product support for the legacy de Havilland fleet. In 2007 Viking launched the Twin Otter Series 400 production program, and to date new Viking aircraft have sold to 30 countries worldwide.

In 2016, Viking acquired the Type Certificates (manufacturing rights) for the Canadair CL-215, CL-215T, and CL-415 aircraft. With this transfer, Viking assumed responsibility for all product support for the global fleet of 170 aerial firefighters.

Viking is managed by Longview Aviation Capital and forms part of the portfolio of a prominent Canadian family investment firm that maintains a long-term investment horizon and is one of the leading investors in the Canadian aviation industry. For additional information, please visit www.vikingair.com.

L’Impériale a repéré tous les emplacements ayant reçu un produit possiblement non conforme et a presque terminé de mener tous les tests sur ces sites. Pour le moment, environ 70 % des sites testés ont été déclarés adéquats.

Nous avons aussi travaillé jour et nuit pour obtenir d’autres sources d’approvisionnement à l’échelle de l’Amérique du Nord. Ces efforts ont été fructueux, et nous croyons que l’approvisionnement de nos clients en essence aviation sera normalisé d’ici la fin du mois.

« Cette situation a été difficile, et nous sommes reconnaissants envers nos clients, leurs revendeurs et les utilisateurs finaux pour toute la patience, la compréhension et la coopération dont ils ont fait preuve », a déclaré Jon Wetmore, vice-président, secteur Aval de L’Impériale. « Nous reconnaissons que cette situation a considérablement perturbé la communauté aéronautique utilisant notre essence aviation, et nous nous en excusons. »

Notre enquête sur la cause du problème progresse. Le personnel de la raffinerie et notre équipe de recherche travaillent sans relâche afin de régler le problème et de recommencer la production d’essence aviation le plus rapidement possible.

Nous continuons à encourager les utilisateurs finaux à se tenir au courant des NOTAM de Transports Canada.

Après plus d’un siècle d’existence, l’Impériale demeure un acteur majeur dans l’application de technologies et d’innovations visant à développer les ressources énergétiques canadiennes de façon responsable. Principal raffineur de produits pétroliers du Canada, producteur important de pétrole brut et de produits pétrochimiques et chef de file dans la distribution de carburant à l’échelle du pays, notre société continue de viser les normes les plus élevées qui soient, et ce, dans tous les secteurs d’activité.

SOURCE Compagnie Pétrolière Impériale Ltée

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