The first aircraft from the Griffon Limited Life Extension program has been delivered to Heli-One at its Vancouver base maintenance hangar as part of the $800M GLLE contract awarded by the Canadian government in 2022.

Under the agreement, Heli-One will incorporate modifications to modernize the CH146 helicopter and extend the life of the fleet. Earlier this year, Bell also appointed Heli-One to provide In-Service Support for CH146 Griffon helicopters for the Canadian Department of National Defense. 

Under the agreements, Heli-One will be a subcontractor and key supplier to Bell whereby Heli-One personnel will provide first- and second-line maintenance services onsite at military bases across Canada, in Alberta, Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick, as well as GLLE support in its Vancouver facility.