FORT ERIE, ON, Feb. 18, 2026 /CNW/ – Airbus Helicopters has been approved by the Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) authority for the operation of the H175 helicopter in Canada, positioning the aircraft for entry into the Canadian market.
The H175 is a cutting-edge and proven platform capable of supporting diverse operations including: energy, search and rescue (SAR), emergency medical services (EMS), private and business aviation, public services, and defence. Its robust design and advanced systems are well-suited to Canada’s demanding operational environments, from offshore platforms to remote northern regions.
“This is a pivotal moment for the Canadian helicopter industry. We are delighted to receive Transport Canada certification for the H175, a testament to the dedication of our teams and the capabilities of this exceptional aircraft,” said Bart Reijnen, President of Airbus Helicopters Inc. and Head of the North America region. “This certification underscores our commitment to providing Canadian customers with advanced rotary-wing solutions that deliver enhanced performance, safety, and efficiency, and opens the door for new opportunities for operators seeking a highly capable, versatile, and dependable helicopter for their critical missions across Canada’s vast and challenging environment.”
The multirole super-medium H175 provides a superior combination of range, speed, and useful load in its class. Equipped with the state of the art Airbus Helicopters’ Helionix avionics suite, the H175 offers enhanced situational awareness, reduced pilot workload, and improved passenger safety, while providing a smooth and comfortable ride for up to 18-passengers.
With 300,000 flight hours accumulated worldwide and also certified by EASA and CAAC, the H175 has proven its reliability and performance across a wide range of missions, providing a strong foundation for its potential use and success across various segments for Canada.
Airline confirms an order for eight aircraft, with rights to purchase eight more
First delivery of this state-of-the-art aircraft is expected in 2030
Aircraft unlocks a new generation of long-haul capabilities
Cabin design provides better experience for customer comfort
MONTRÉAL, Feb. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Air Canada today announced the next phase of its fleet modernization program with the addition of the Airbus A350-1000 widebody aircraft. The airline will welcome eight aircraft to its fleet, and has rights to purchase eight other A350-1000s, with deliveries scheduled to begin in the second half of 2030.
“Air Canada’s acquisition of the Airbus A350-1000 will further solidify our position as a leading global airline through the next decade. This state-of-the-art aircraft adds a new dimension to Air Canada’s long-haul capabilities, with impressive range, enhanced payload, and proven economics that unlock new possibilities for long-haul flying for our customers,” said Mark Galardo, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, and President of Cargo at Air Canada. “These highly capable aircraft complement our existing fleet by providing flexibility in support of a growing, resilient, and diversified future network. The Airbus A350-1000 will play a central role in defining Air Canada’s next era, connecting our customers, our hubs, and our country to the world.”
“The addition of the Airbus A350-1000 to our fleet is a forward-looking investment that strengthens Air Canada’s long-term cost efficiency,” said John Di Bert, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Air Canada. “These aircraft will deliver improved operating economics, enhance our operational reliability, and ensure we remain competitive across our global network. The aircraft’s lighter materials and advanced engines deliver meaningful fuel-burn improvements versus the aircraft they replace, supporting our financial and environmental objectives. This order is another step in the modernization of our fleet and is aligned with our capital allocation priorities and our target to maintain capital investments at or below 12 per cent of revenues.”
Powered by the XWB97 engine from Rolls Royce and fabricated using lighter weight materials, it is estimated the aircraft will deliver up to a 25 per cent fuel consumption reduction compared to the previous generation aircraft, as estimated by Airbus. The A350-1000 has a potential range of approximately 9,000 nautical miles.
According to Airbus, customers will experience the quietest twin-aisle cabin available. It is designed to be pressurized to only 6,000 feet to reduce stress on the body, minimize jet lag and deliver a noticeably more comfortable travel experience. The A350-1000 will come equipped with the latest generation in-flight entertainment screens and connectivity, as well as Air Canada’s new cabin standard, which is being introduced later this year.
Fleet Modernization
The order for eight A350-1000s is in addition to the 14 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners expected to start entering service later this year. Air Canada is also set to welcome in the coming months the first of its 30 Airbus A321XLRs. Air Canada also continues to take deliveries of the Canadian-assembled Airbus A220, with 23 aircraft remaining on its firm order of 65. An additional five Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, on lease, are expected to service in 2026.
These aircraft will enter service with Air Canada’s next generation cabin design and standard, including enhanced connectivity and in-flight entertainment offerings.
About Air Canada
Air Canada is Canada’s largest airline, the country’s flag carrier and a founding member of Star Alliance, the world’s most comprehensive air transportation network. Headquartered in Montréal, Air Canada provides scheduled service directly to more than 180 airports in Canada, the United States and Internationally on six continents. It holds a Four-Star ranking from Skytrax. Air Canada’s Aeroplan program is Canada’s premier travel loyalty program, with more than 10 million members worldwide. Members can earn or redeem points on the world’s largest airline partner network of 45 airlines, plus through an extensive range of merchandise, hotel and car rental partners. Through Air Canada Vacations, it offers more travel choices than any other Canadian tour operator to hundreds of destinations worldwide, with a wide selection of hotels, flights, cruises, day tours, and car rentals. Its freight division, Air Canada Cargo, provides air freight lift and connectivity to hundreds of destinations across six continents using Air Canada’s passenger and freighter aircraft. Air Canada’s climate-related ambition includes a long-term aspirational goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Airbus is unveiling “A220: The Maverick,” a new four-part documentary series that takes viewers behind the scenes of the A220 program as never before.Designed for anyone curious about what happens inside an aircraft assembly site, the series explores everything from the A220’s design to the airlines that have made it a cornerstone of their fleet-renewal strategies.
Across four episodes, viewers will discover:
Episode 1 – “Designed to Redefine”: A tour of the Mirabel assembly site and a look at what made it possible to create this small single-aisle aircraft with long-haul capabilities.
Episode 2 – “Closer than ever”: how the A220 played a decisive role for QantasLink in connecting regional communities with major cities.
Episode 3 – “From coast to coast”: the passenger experience revisited by Air Canada.
Episode 4 – “Strength in the Skies”: the ambitious integration of the A220 into the LOT Polish Airlines fleet.
Featuring never-before-seen footage and exclusive interviews, “A220: The Maverick” is sure to captivate both aviation experts and enthusiasts.
OAKVILLE, ON, Dec. 17, 2025 /CNW/ – Siemens Canada is partnering with Airbus for a comprehensive decarbonization and energy efficiency project at Airbus’ A220 final assembly plant in Mirabel, Quebec. This collaboration is one of several key components of Airbus’ program to minimize the company’s operational environmental footprint through targeted reductions in CO2 emissions and energy consumption.
Siemens Canada Partners with Airbus (CNW Group/Siemens Canada)
The project underscores Airbus’ purpose to pioneer sustainable aerospace and supports the company’s ambitious environmental targets. Through its programme to reduce its global operational environmental footprint, Airbus has put in place targets to reduce overall Scope 1 & 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 85%, and decrease energy consumption by 20% by 2030. Siemens Canada’s expertise is instrumental in helping Airbus achieve these goals as they relate to the 1.5-million-square-foot Mirabel facility, delivering value while not disrupting daily operations at the plant.
Upon completion, the project is expected to deliver considerable benefits for Airbus, including an estimated ~50% reduction in CO2 emissions energy consumption and ~25% decrease in associated energy costs at the Mirabel final assembly plant. The initiative will help modernize Airbus’ mechanical infrastructure and building automation systems. It will also help improve user comfort within the facilities while leveraging proactive collaboration with Hydro-Québec to maximize subsidies and credits related to demand response during the winter.
“This partnership underscores Siemens’ commitment to transforming Canadian industries with scalable solutions that drive environmental stewardship, sustainable development and economic efficiency,” said Faisal Kazi, President and CEO of Siemens Canada. “We value the trust the Airbus team has put in Siemens to help them achieve their CO2 emission reduction targets in Canada.”
Key initiatives to be implemented by Siemens Canada to support Airbus in working towards the company’s decarbonization goals include:
Increasing energy productivity and lowering operating costs through rate optimization, implementation of energy efficiency measures and managing power demand in winter.
Installing a state-of-the-art electric steam boiler, which will significantly reduce GHG emissions and provide approximately 100% humidification redundancy critical for Airbus’ manufacturing process.
Optimizing the operation of the facility’s current incinerator and strategically prioritizing electricity use during off-peak hours to minimize natural gas consumption.
Optimizing the HVAC system by minimizing the use of existing gas-fired air-heaters, and introducing passive heat recovery combined with heat pumps for heating and partial cooling.
Upgrading an existing transformer and adding an additional transformer to offer enhanced capabilities for decarbonization.
Participating in the Hydro-Québec Demand Response Option Program.
The collaboration between Siemens and Airbus marks a tangible step towards operational efficiency for the Mirabel A220 production facility and showcases a practical model for industrial decarbonization.
About Siemens Canada
Siemens Canada is a leading technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, mobility and healthcare. The company’s purpose is to create technology with purpose, transforming the everyday, for everyone, since 1912. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers its customers to accelerate their digital and sustainability transformations, making factories more efficient, cities more liveable, and transportation more sustainable. A leader in industrial AI, Siemens leverages its deep domain know-how to apply AI – including generative AI – to real-world applications, making AI accessible and impactful for customers across diverse industries. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a leading global medical technology provider pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. In fiscal 2025, which ended September 30, 2025, Siemens Canada had revenues of approx. $2.3 billion CAD. The company has approximately 4,600 employees from coast-to-coast and 38 office and production facilities across Canada.
Airbus is unveiling “A220: The Maverick,” a new four-part documentary series that takes viewers behind the scenes of the A220 program as never before.Designed for anyone curious about what happens inside an aircraft assembly site, the series explores everything from the A220’s design to the airlines that have made it a cornerstone of their fleet-renewal strategies.
Across four episodes, viewers will discover:
Episode 1 – “Designed to Redefine”: A tour of the Mirabel assembly site and a look at what made it possible to create this small single-aisle aircraft with long-haul capabilities.
Episode 2 – “Closer than ever”: how the A220 played a decisive role for QantasLink in connecting regional communities with major cities.
Episode 3 – “From coast to coast”: the passenger experience revisited by Air Canada.
Episode 4 – “Strength in the Skies”: the ambitious integration of the A220 into the LOT Polish Airlines fleet.
Featuring never-before-seen footage and exclusive interviews, “A220: The Maverick” is sure to captivate both aviation experts and enthusiasts.
Airbus is unveiling “A220: The Maverick,” a new four-part documentary series that takes viewers behind the scenes of the A220 program as never before.Designed for anyone curious about what happens inside an aircraft assembly site, the series explores everything from the A220’s design to the airlines that have made it a cornerstone of their fleet-renewal strategies.
Across four episodes, viewers will discover:
Episode 1 – “Designed to Redefine”: A tour of the Mirabel assembly site and a look at what made it possible to create this small single-aisle aircraft with long-haul capabilities.
Episode 2 – “Closer than ever”: how the A220 played a decisive role for QantasLink in connecting regional communities with major cities.
Episode 3 – “From coast to coast”: the passenger experience revisited by Air Canada.
Episode 4 – “Strength in the Skies”: the ambitious integration of the A220 into the LOT Polish Airlines fleet.
Featuring never-before-seen footage and exclusive interviews, “A220: The Maverick” is sure to captivate both aviation experts and enthusiasts.
Toulouse, France, 1 December 2025 – Following the publication of an Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) on 28 November calling for immediate precautionary action on a number of in-service A320 Family aircraft, Airbus is providing an update on the status of the deployment of these measures across the global fleet.
Out of a total number of around 6,000 aircraft potentially impacted, the vast majority have now received the necessary modifications. We are working with our airline customers to support the modification of less than 100 remaining aircraft to ensure they can be returned to service.
Airbus apologises for any challenges and delays caused to passengers and airlines by this event. The Company thanks its customers, the authorities, its employees and all relevant stakeholders involved for their support in implementing these measures, and for their understanding of Airbus’ decision to put safety above all other considerations.
MONTRÉAL (NOVEMBER 27 2025) — Deep Sky, the Canadian carbon removal project developer, is deploying Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology developed by Airbus, Europe’s largest aerospace company, at Deep Sky’s flagship facility, Deep Sky Alpha, in Innisfail, Alberta, Canada. The DAC unit has the capacity to remove 250 tons of CO2 per year and was successfully delivered recently after only eight months of engineering and manufacturing.
The modular hardware unit captures carbon dioxide from ambient air. Its technology is derived from Airbus (Defence and Space) life-support systems aboard the International Space Station, and was brought to market in 2023. The system inside the module employs a solid amine-based filter to capture CO2, which is then heated to release highly concentrated CO2 while returning CO2 lean air to the atmosphere. In addition to this temperature swing process, the energy system to operate the module is uniquely designed to recover the input energy and optimize energy consumption.
“In order for carbon dioxide removal to have an impact, we need to develop technologies that can rapidly scale to remove billions of tons of CO2 from the atmosphere,” said Alex Petre, CEO of Deep Sky. “We’re incredibly pleased to be hosting Airbus technology in Canada and look forward to a continued partnership in the future.”
As a project developer, Deep Sky is actively deploying expansive carbon removal and storage infrastructure across Canada. It is incorporating leading carbon dioxide removal and sequestration technologies to scale up a portfolio of solutions.
The company’s first facility, Deep Sky Alpha, began operating earlier this year. It serves as the world’s first carbon removal innovation and commercialization center, hosting multiple DAC technologies for piloting and optimization, while also producing CDR credits. With the addition of Airbus, Deep Sky has secured partnerships with multiple DAC providers to deploy their technology at Deep Sky Alpha, including Airhive, Phlair, MissionZero, Skyrenu, Skytree, Carbon Capture Inc. and GE Vernova.
The deployment of the modules signals Deep Sky’s strong momentum. In December 2024, Deep Sky secured a USD $40 million grant commitment from Breakthrough Energy Catalyst – their first-ever investment in both a Canadian and Direct Air Capture project. In November 2024, the company announced founding carbon removal credit buyers Royal Bank of Canada and Microsoft, who committed to purchase 10,000 tonnes of CO2 removal over a 10-year period, with options for up to 1 million additional tonnes from Deep Sky’s pipeline of commercial projects.
About Deep Sky
Montreal-based Deep Sky is the world’s first tech-agnostic carbon removal project developer aiming to remove gigatons of carbon from the atmosphere and permanently store it underground. As a project developer, Deep Sky brings together the most promising direct air carbon capture technologies under one roof to bring the largest supply of high-quality carbon credits to the market, commercializing and catalyzing carbon removal and storage solutions like never before. With $130M in funding, Deep Sky is backed by world class investors including Investissement Québec, Brightspark Ventures, Whitecap Venture Partners, OMERS Ventures, BDC Climate Fund, BMO, National Bank of Canada, Breakthrough Energy Catalyst, and more. For more information, visit deepskyclimate.com
Airbus is unveiling “A220: The Maverick,” a new four-part documentary series that takes viewers behind the scenes of the A220 program as never before.Designed for anyone curious about what happens inside an aircraft assembly site, the series explores everything from the A220’s design to the airlines that have made it a cornerstone of their fleet-renewal strategies.
Across four episodes, viewers will discover:
Episode 1 – “Designed to Redefine”: A tour of the Mirabel assembly site and a look at what made it possible to create this small single-aisle aircraft with long-haul capabilities.
Episode 2 – “Closer than ever”: how the A220 played a decisive role for QantasLink in connecting regional communities with major cities.
Episode 3 – “From coast to coast”: the passenger experience revisited by Air Canada.
Episode 4 – “Strength in the Skies”: the ambitious integration of the A220 into the LOT Polish Airlines fleet.
Featuring never-before-seen footage and exclusive interviews, “A220: The Maverick” is sure to captivate both aviation experts and enthusiasts.
FORT ERIE, ON, Oct. 31, 2025 /CNW/ – Airbus Helicopters in Canada is marking an important fleet modernisation milestone with Niagara Helicopters, as the operator celebrates four Airbus H130 helicopters that will support their aerial tourism operations. The completion of the fleet renewal, initially announced in 2024, supports Niagara Helicopters’ continued delivery of premium aerial tour experiences over the internationally-renowned Niagara Falls landmark.
Niagara Helicopters celebrates fleet modernization milestone with four Airbus H130s (CNW Group/Airbus)
The new fleet of four H130s was celebrated alongside employees, guests, and community leaders at a ceremony at the Airbus Helicopters facility in Fort Erie. The H130 combines excellent visibility for passengers and a spacious cabin with a low acoustic footprint, a critical feature for operations near environmentally sensitive and highly-visited sites like Niagara Falls.
“For more than 60 years, Niagara Helicopters has showcased the beauty of Niagara Falls from above, and our priority is ensuring every passenger experiences it at its very best,” said Anna Pierce, Vice President and General Manager for Niagara Helicopters. “The H130 is the ideal aircraft for our operation – offering comfort, visibility, and performance that allows us to deliver truly memorable tours.”
“This moment represents the continuation of a trusted relationship built on partnership, proximity, and shared pride for Canadian aviation,” said Dwayne Charette, President of Airbus Helicopters in Canada. “We are honoured that these Airbus helicopters – which are completed right here in Fort Erie by our skilled team – continue to play a role in the Niagara story. We are proud to be a part of this ‘Made in Niagara’ success.”
The renewed fleet further strengthens safe, reliable, and customer-focused operations in the region. Niagara Helicopters has flown millions of passengers from across the globe and remains one of Canada’s most iconic tourism experiences.
The H130 is recognized as the benchmark helicopter for tourism operations. The single-engine helicopter is equipped with a Safran Arriel 2D engine and the Airbus signature Fenestron shrouded tail rotor which contributes significantly to reduced external sound. The combination of advanced technology and high visibility seating for up to seven passengers makes the H130 a favourite among operators worldwide for tourism, air ambulance, and surveillance missions.
