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StandardAero and Robertson Fuel Systems have delivered two crash-resistant fuel tanks (CRFT) to the first operator in Canada adopting this potentially lifesaving equipment. The CRFTs will be installed on an Airbus AS350BA and an AS350B2 owned and operated by Ontario-based Zimmer Air Services. Both helicopters have HeliLynx FX2 or Soloy SD2 modifications using Honeywell LTS101 engines.

 


"Our multi-purpose missions often involve a great deal of low-level flying, often with underbelly installations, such as cargo swing/hooks or spray equipment. We recognize the risk and that we must remain proactive in the safety of our operations for both our crews and passengers," said&nbsp;Paul Zimmer, president of Zimmer Air Services,

 


“We are pleased to have Zimmer Air Services as our first customer in Canada to take a leading role in improving helicopter safety by introducing the CRFT," said Julien Roy, StandardAero’s general manager in Langley, British Columbia. "We received Transport Canada approval of our CRFT STC in October last year and had significant interest in it in just a few months.”

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