Airbus Helicopters in Canada
What we do
Airbus Helicopters in Canada has been a proud member of Canada’s aerospace industry for more than 40 years. As the market leader for civil and parapublic helicopters, today it supports a fleet of around 830 helicopters flown by over 230 operators across the country. As a centre of excellence in composite manufacturing, it is also the sole supplier of composite parts for eight Airbus helicopter models flying worldwide. Additionally, Airbus Helicopters in Canada specializes in Repair & Overhaul for light single-engines flown globally, supplemental type certificates, options development, and provides dedicated sales and customer service support to our customers throughout the region.
Our presence in Canada
Celebrating 40 years
Laying the groundwork
MBB Helicopter Canada Limited (the foundation for what is now Airbus Helicopters in Canada) was founded in Fort Erie, Ontario in 1984.
Becoming a market leader
In 2008, Airbus captured 85% of the Canadian law enforcement market share, making it the leading law enforcement supplier in Canada. In the same year, the company expanded its Fort Erie facility to support the growing market and increased composite manufacturing requirements. In 2012, it became the first site to establish Maintenance Repair Overhaul (MRO) capabilities to repair the Starflex bearless main rotor hub for the AS350, AS355 and EC130.
Achieving key milestones in collaboration with our customers
In 2017, the 700th helicopter was delivered to Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources. The following year, Canada’s first H145 was delivered to Royal Canadian Mounted Police. In 2021, an H145 was delivered to STARS Air Ambulance, the first of its type to be delivered in North America and in 2023 the H160 received TCCA type certification.
Missions in focus
civil operations
Airbus is the leading supplier of helicopters used throughout Canada in roles such as law enforcement, EMS, oil and gas, utility: mining, firefighting, powerline, search and rescue, forestry, environmental surveys; and transport: tour, corporate, and private. In 2023, Airbus captured 77 percent of the Canadian commercial helicopter market.
Airbus helicopters are dominant in the utility and parapublic market. Airbus is the market leading helicopter provider for law enforcement agencies in Canada. Today, 85 percent of the helicopters used for airborne law enforcement in Canada are Airbus helicopters.
From the Royal Canadian Mounted Police to the Calgary Police Service, Ontario Provincial Police, Edmonton Police Service and the Winnipeg Police Service, Airbus helicopter platforms help Canadian law enforcement teams better protect and serve the citizens who depend on them.
Composite manufacturing
A Center of Excellence
Airbus Helicopters Canada manufactures and supplies composite parts for seven helicopter models in its 138,000 sq. ft. facility, with 50,000 sq. ft. dedicated directly for composite manufacturing.
From build to print orders to complete turnkey solutions (design, tooling and manufacturing), Airbus Helicopters Canada’s composite expertise has a reputation for high quality parts, produced on time and on cost.
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The Airbus H135 - the proven best choice for FAcT
Future Aircrew Training
Airbus offers the platform best suited to deliver world-class rotary wing training for the next generation of Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) pilots. A full spectrum trainer, the H135 facilitates the development of core skills while providing twin-engines and advanced avionics similar to operational aircraft, allowing easy and safe pilot transition onto more complex helicopters in the RCAF’s fleet.
With more than 408,000 flight hours in a dedicated military training role, the H135 is the global reference for basic ab-initio, advanced IFR and tactical training. The H135 is the trainer of choice of 12 Air Forces world-wide, including several of Canada’s primary military allies such as Australia and the UK, which have very similar training philosophies to the RCAF.
Airbus’ twin-engine H135 has been IFR certified for more than 20 years, and the aircraft is best suited to provide a low-risk, best-value training solution over the 20 year+ lifespan of the Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program. With twin engines and a modern cockpit, the H135 offers significant growth potential and the ability to future proof the FAcT program.
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Documents
Accessibility Plan
Accessibility Plan 2024
Accessibility Plan Progress Report
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