Airbus Helicopters H175 Gets Transport Canada Nod

Transport Canada has approved the Airbus Helicopters super-medium H175 by issuing the helicopter’s Canadian type certificate. The H175 entered service in 2014.

The worldwide H175 fleet has logged more than 300,000 hours, and the helicopter is also certified by EASA and China’s CAAC. FAA approval for the H175 is pending.

“This is a pivotal moment for the Canadian helicopter industry,” said Bart Reijnen, Airbus Helicopters’ head of the North America region. “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. 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.”

Capable of carrying up to 18 passengers, the H175 is powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6C-67E engines, each producing 1,776 shp. Maximum range is 626 nm and the H175 can cruise at up to 144 knots. With an mtow of 17,196 pounds, the H175 can carry an external load of up to 5,952 pounds. Avionics are Airbus’ Helionix suite, which includes a four-axis autopilot.