De Havilland Canada and Avincis Aviation announce joint initiatives

De Havilland Aircraft Canada and Avincis are pleased to announce various joint initiatives in support of the CL-215, CL-215T and CL-415 aircraft. As part of these initiatives, Avincis has agreed to transfer ownership of its ADS-B and FMS supplemental type certificates for the CL aircraft to De Havilland Canada for inclusion in its spare parts catalogue, thereby providing access to critical system solutions for all CL aircraft operators. Additionally, going forward, Avincis-led modification opportunities will be developed in cooperation with De Havilland Canada for the CL aircraft.

Brian Chafe, De Havilland Canada’s Chief Executive Officer commented: “We are pleased to announce these important joint initiatives with Avincis. We welcome the opportunity to better serve our customers with Avincis, one of the largest operators of our aerial firefighting aircraft. This agreement also recognizes the power of collaboration when new modifications are being considered.” 

John Boag, Avincis’ Group Chief Executive Officer stated: “Avincis is looking forward to working collaboratively with De Havilland Canada on delivering high quality solutions for our customers. We are very proud to have operated and maintained the biggest fleet of CL-415s in the world for more than 20 years. As a result of this experience, we have built a robust maintenance, design and engineering capability and infrastructure, that will serve worldwide CL operators well as part of this new agreement.”

This new collaboration is part of De Havilland Canada’s continuing investment and commitment to providing solutions for CL Aircraft customers around the globe. The agreement will leverage Avincis’ significant capability and experience in design and completion as well as its strong MRO footprint across Europe.

With a fleet of more than 5,000 aircraft delivered to operators worldwide, De Havilland Canada has earned a global reputation for rugged, reliable performance and exceptional customer support. Our aircraft connect people and places—from the most remote communities to the busiest regional hubs—carrying millions of passengers and critical cargo every year. 

Built to operate in the toughest environments, De Havilland Canada aircraft are trusted for a wide range of missions, including aerial firefighting, search and rescue, medical evacuation, surveillance, and more. Our near-century-long legacy is driven by a passionate Canadian workforce dedicated to shaping the future of regional and missionized aviation.