31 January 2020: Ascent Helicopters is all set to expand its fleet with a new Airbus H125.
The H125 is known as the multi-mission workhorse. It will support power line and hydro utility work, as well as forestry and firefighting missions. This is the third H125 Ascent has acquired from Airbus in the past four years. The new H125 will be delivered mission-ready from the Airbus facility in Fort Erie Ontario in late spring 2020.
"At Ascent, our work is ever-evolving, and we need an aircraft that can keep up with a wide range of missions," said Trent Lemke, President of Ascent Helicopters. "The H125 is the right solution, allowing us to meet the diverse needs of our customers, swiftly and effectively."
Ascent Helicopters is headquartered in Western Canada and provides specialised flight services to a variety of government and industry clients, including utilities, construction, film and television, fire suppression, air ambulance, heli-skiing and natural resources.
Ascent's US partner is Heli-1, a Reno-based Part 133 & Part 135 operator. Heli-1 will use the H125 to support its growing operations in the powerline sector.