Canada’s Chartright Air Group has taken delivery of the first Airbus Helicopters ACH160 delivered in North America. The H160 received Transport Canada certification in December; the ACH160 is the corporate version of the medium-twin helicopter.
With FBOs throughout Canada and a large fleet of charter jets, Chartright now has two helicopters, including the ACH160 and a Leonardo A109SP. Both are based at the company’s Toronto facility. The ACH160 will begin flying charter trips in the third quarter.
“We are excited to be the first private aviation company in Canada to operate the ACH160 for our owner and charter clients,” said Chartright sales director Graham Nierop. “With its advanced technology, performance, and high passenger capacity, the ACH160 is set to redefine helicopter charters in the [greater Toronto area] and across Canada.”
The ACH160 features the Airbus Helicopters Helionix avionics suite with a full-time automatic flight control system, Blue Edge rotor blades that deliver quieter operation, and Safran Arrano engines.