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  January 28, 2019 | International, Aerospace

  HeliDax fera le MCO des Airbus Fennec de l'ALAT

  Par Yann Cochennec Après s'être vu confier la fourniture et le MCO des 36 Airbus H120 pour la formation des pilotes militaires, HeliDax vient de remporter le contrat de maintenance des Airbus Fennec de l'ALAT. La nouvelle Direction de la maintenance aéronautique (DMAé) vient d'attribuer à la société HeliDax le MCO des 18 hélicoptères Airbus AS355N ou Fennec de l'ALAT au Cannet des Maures. Un contrat d'une durée de dix ans dont le montant n'est pas précisé et qui vont se traduire par la création de 26 emplois, souligne HeliDax. Huit seront affectés au siège de la société à Dax, trois dans un régiment de l'ALAT dans le nord-est de la France et quinze au Cannet des Maures, au sein de l'Ecole de l'ALAT et de la base Ecole Général Lejay. HeliDax s'est déjà vue confier la fourniture, le MCO et la gestion des 36 Airbus Helicopters H120 destinés à la formation des pilotes des forces françaises et de l'armée belge. http://www.air-cosmos.com/helidax-fera-le-mco-des-airbus-fennec-de-l-alat-119655

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  July 28, 2023 | International, Land

  Rheinmetall plans tank-repair centre in Ukraine after summer break, CEO says

  Germany's Rheinmetall plans to set up a repair centre in Ukraine for Leopard tanks and other war equipment supplied by Berlin as early as late summer, the industrial group's chief executive, Armin Papperger, told Spiegel magazine on Friday.

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  January 11, 2018 | International, Aerospace

  Cascade Aerospace Awarded Contract to Modernize Mexican Air Force C-130 Hercules Aircraft

  Abbotsford, BC – Cascade Aerospace Inc. (Cascade) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a contract for the avionics modernization of one Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (FAM) L-100 (C-130) Hercules aircraft. This contract follows on the recent delivery of two modernized C-130K Hercules aircraft delivered to the FAM and fitted with advanced digital avionics from Rockwell Collins. This program will be contracted through the Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) under the auspices of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Canadian and Mexican governments. ”Completing the C-130 fleet modernization represents a significant milestone for Cascade and affirms our excellent relationship with the Mexican Air Force as a support provider of choice since 2013,” said Cascade's EVP & COO, Kevin Lemke. “The upgrade of this aircraft will establish a common cockpit configuration for the entire FAM C-130 fleet thereby enhancing fleet capability, as well as providing efficiencies in maintenance, training, and operational availability.” This modernization program includes the installation and integration of an advanced Rockwell Collins Flight2 TM digital avionics suite. In addition, Cascade will provide operational and technical training for Mexican Air Force personnel at the company's facility and headquarters in Abbotsford, British Columbia. About Cascade Aerospace Cascade Aerospace, an operating unit of IMP Aerospace & Defence, is a leading Canadian specialty aerospace contractor that provides long-term integrated aircraft fleet support and program management, aircraft maintenance, modification, engineering & integrated logistics support to domestic and international military, government, and commercial customers. About Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) Established in 1946, the Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) is a Federal Crown corporation of the Government of Canada that acts as Canada's international contracting and procurement agency. CCC reports to Parliament through the Minister of International Trade. CCC acts as the prime contractor for foreign governments who wish to contract with Canadian companies and expertise through a government-to-government channel. CCC's strong relationships with international buyers and access to Canada's innovative industrial base, puts CCC in a unique position to facilitate and promote international trade. Media Contacts: Kim Tamminga Cascade Aerospace Direct: +604-557-2646 ktamminga@cascadeaerospace.com www.cascadeaerospace.com https://www.impgroup.com/newsitem.aspx?mid=3D58A7E8-8A48-4F41-B2A8-39AAFF70ABF6