Dart Products, Services Expand with Paravion Acquisition
Paravion's MRO and completions operation, Century Helicopters, included in acquisition by Dart Aerospace.
From left, Paravion president and CEO Larry Hansen and Dart Aerospace president and CEO Alain Madore. (Photo: Dart Aerospace)

Mission equipment provider Dart Aerospace has acquired aircraft equipment manufacturer Paravion Technology and its MRO operation, Century Helicopters, in a deal that will expand Dartā€™s product offerings and STCs to more than 1,500. Montreal-based Dart didnā€™t disclose the financial terms of the transaction with Fort Collins, Colorado-based Paravion, which holds nearly 70 FAA certifications and more than 200 foreign validations that include EASA, Transport Canada, and FAA parts manufacturer approval for replacement parts.


Founded in 1985, Paravionā€™s fixed-wing and rotorcraft products include heating and air conditioning systems, camera-mount systems, and its proprietary Heliporter tug for helicopters. The acquisition ā€œopens incredible opportunities to boost Paravionā€™s products and expand Dartā€™s leadership as a one-stop mission equipment supplier,ā€ said Dart president and CEO Alain Madore.


With Century Helicopters, Dart also gains expertise in intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) completions, a business segment Dart intends to grow. Century, which operates from 54,000 sq ft at three locations, also serves as a Bell and Robinson Helicopter customer service facility.


ā€œThis is an exciting time for Paravion and our customers,ā€ said Paravion president and CEO Larry Hansen. ā€œThis blending of capabilities and products will provide increased support and opportunity to our current customers and, through Dartā€™s extensive network, bring Paravion products to a larger share of the market.ā€