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The debate on free trade agreements (FTAs) is almost as old as trade itself. Some love it, some hate it and others fear it. While FTAs were mainly used to protect traders and their goods in ancient empires, they nowadays serve as a means to open access to international markets and industries, reduce barriers to … Continued
Come and Meet Optima Aero in Atlanta Only a few days to go! HAI Heli-Expo 2019 waits around the corner and at Optima Aero we are looking forward to seeing everyone at the show. Since the last HAI Heli-Expo in Las Vegas, we have successfully increased our reach to South America and Asia, becoming … Continued
For many of you, the months of October and November are busy ones. It’s post-fire season for some, pre-fire season for others and the beginning of the winter season for anyone involved in HEMS or heli-skiing in many parts of the world. Adding to this is a surge in the number of trade shows, conferences … Continued
Over the past two years, wildfires have been dominating news headlines and industry conversations. Wildfires are raging in many countries, threatening lives and livelihood. In Canada, the vast majority of commercial operators engage actively in fire suppression, and the variety of helicopters employed speaks for itself, ranging from light to heavy machines. An icon in … Continued
Partnerships : strenght in numbers In this era of high-octane connectivity it is easier and easier to find commodities, services and people. That can translate into efficiency if you add a very important ingredient: partnerships. Indeed, finding a product is good. Finding a product that meets quality and price targets is better. Finding a supplier … Continued
In times where flying hours are up one year, down the next and contractual rates increasingly competitive it’s all the more important to optimize DMC (Direct Maintenance Cost). As you know, the highest maintenance cost on a helicopter is the power unit consisting of the engines and combining gearbox. This is why it’s all the … Continued
A quick stop in calgary I was in Calgary recently with Lionel Meyer my business development lead at Optima Aero, we were there to visit with operators and maintenance facilities for the week. April is always a busy time in maintenance for North American operators getting ready for the “fire season”. The trip started out by … Continued
It’s been a tough, cold and long, long, long winter in Montreal this year. Needless to say it was a welcome trip to fly to Louisiana to see my friends at the major helicopter operators in the Gulf of Mexico. In meetings with Bristow, PHI and ERA I was privileged to get an overview of … Continued
Optima Aero signs long term agreement with UI and South Korea forestry service for PT6T-3B engines lease January 3rd 2018. Optima Aero inc and UI helicopter CO Ltd have entered into a long term agreement in which Optima Aero will lease PT6T-3B engines to UI Helicopters CO Ltd. This deal appeared in the context of … Continued
