The tanks will be installed on one AS350 BA helicopter and one AS350 B2 helicopter owned and operated by Ontario-based Zimmer Air Services Inc. They have both incorporated HeliLynx FX2 or Soloy SD2 modifications using LTS101 engines.

We believe the prompt delivery of these first two tanks in Canada is the start of what will be many more to come

Paul Zimmer, President of Zimmer Air Services Inc., explained the benefits of adding the CRFTs to the operator’s fleet: “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, so we recognise the risk and that we must remain proactive in the safety of our operations for both our crews and our passengers. For more than 40 years, we have established a reputation within the industry as a company committed to quality, service and safety, and the addition of these CRFTs to our fleet is one more example of that continued determination.”

Julien Roy, StandardAero’s General Manager in Langley, British Columbia, said that StandardAero was pleased to have Zimmer Air Services as its first customer in Canada. “We received TCCA approval of our CRFT STC in October of last year, and within just a few short months we have already received significant interest. We believe the prompt delivery of these first two tanks in Canada is the start of what will be many more to come.”

StandardAero and Robertson Fuel Systems are at HAI Heli-Expo and attendees can visit booth 2824 (StandardAero) or 1419 (Robertson Fuel Systems) to learn more about the CRFT, including a product demonstration, which will take place at 13:00 hrs at booth 2824 each day of the event.