Aircraft
Commercial Platforms
ATR 42 / 72
Both introduced in the 80’s, the ATR 42 and ATR 72 are twin-engine turboprop short-haul regional airliners developed and produced in France and Italy. “42” and “72” in their name is derived from the aircraft’s standard seating configuration when carrying passenger but these aircraft are also used by operators for cargo transportation.
Dash 7 & 8 Series
As the predecessors of the current Q400, the DASH 7 and DASH 8 are still flying today as a reliable regional aircraft for many airlines and operators around the world. It’s low operating costs allow airlines to carry small to larger amount of passenger to short and medium distances.
Military Platforms
CL-415/ CL-215
Pole Air Aviation debute started by helping with the development of cockpit instruments for the first model in a series of firefighting amphibious aircraft and since 1969 the CL-215 and CL-415 ones of the most steadfast firefighting aircraft. It’s type certificate have been acquired by Viking Air from Bombardier’s Amphibious Aircraft program in 2016 and they have already introduced an “Enhanced Aerial Firefighter” (EAF), mirroring the CL-215T conversion program and updating with the addition of operator requested enhancements
C-130
The Lockheed C-130 Hercules is a four-engine turboprop military aircraft originally designed as a troop, medevac and cargo transport aircraft. It’s versatile airframe design also allowed multiple other uses like a gunship, airborne assault, search and rescue, scientific research support, weather reconnaissance, aerial refueling, maritime patrol and aerial fighting. All theses roles lead to the creation of over 40 variants which operate in more than 60 nations.
C-27J Spartan
The C-27J Spartan is a military aircraft manufactured by Leonardo’s Aircraft Division. The C-27J can be deployed for maritime patrol, search and rescue, ground support and more. Multiple countries such as US, Italy, Australia, Morocco, and Greece currently operate C-27J Spartans in their military fleet.
Business Jets Platform
Bombardier
Since its aerospace venture started in 1986, Bombardier acquired established plane-makers while developing its own to build the foundation of what became an industry leading aircraft manufacturer with the widest portfolio of business jets. With many years of strong relationship with Bombardier, PAA is proud to help with the maintenance of several components found in all their Business Jets family.
