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DART Aerospace Acquires Paravion Technology And Century Helicopters

By Cal Biesecker

Thursday, March 3rd, 2022

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DART Aerospace Acquires Paravion Technology And Century Helicopters

Paravion blade fold kit for Leonardo's A109 and A119 helicopters. Photo: Paravion

Canada’s DART Aerospace on Thursday said it has acquired Colorado-based Paravion Technology and its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) service arm Century Helicopter, complementing its portfolio of products for original equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket for the helicopter and aerospace industry and adding work in the intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance completion space. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. DART, which is based in Montreal, provides equipment and services, replacement parts, and tooling for civil and military operators, completion centers,…

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