iAERO

iAERO, formerly Icarus Aero Inc., is an aircraft modification specialist based in Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada. It works from a facility at Muskoka Airport. The company says it delivers mission-ready aircraft modifications and systems for civil, government and military operators worldwide. Its motto is Engineer, Build, Fly.

iAERO designs, prototypes, manufactures, tests and certifies aircraft modifications and mission systems. It serves helicopter, airplane and UAS operators. Its services include CAD modeling, structural analysis, STCs and end to end mission system integration, from design through to installation. Its team covers aircraft systems, structures, interiors, avionics and mission kit integration.

The company serves operators in medical transport and air ambulance, law enforcement and border security, military and defence, firefighting and emergency response, and specialized cargo and research flying. It says it works with large air ambulance providers and with military and defence users.

The product range includes ARMS payload mounts, observer bubble windows, medevac pump installations, ISR mounting systems and certified medical interior solutions. Product kits include an AW139 cabin door handle kit and a certified steering bell crank replacement for the Beechcraft 1900D. A propeller upgrade for the Basler BT-67 is also offered. Its published articles cover helicopters such as the Leonardo AW139 and fixed wing types such as the Basler BT-67.

The in-house facility brings engineering, manufacturing and testing together. Capabilities include load testing, avionics labs, 3D scanning and printing, CNC machining and rapid prototyping. The company says it has completed hundreds of certified modifications and projects across emergency services, law enforcement, military and civil aviation.

iAERO holds Transport Canada approvals as a Design Approval Organization, with DAO 17-O-02, and as an Approved Maintenance Organization, with AMO 41-17. It is also registered in the Controlled Goods Program. The company says it works in alignment with FAA and EASA standards for international certification.

The website shows client logos including AeroBrigham, BC Emergency Health Services, Bell, Bering Air, Bombardier, Bristow, CAE, Canadian Helicopters, Canadian North, CHC, Hensoldt, L3Harris, Leonardo Helicopters, Ornge and PAL Aerospace. Its capabilities pages mention STC, RDA and PDA approvals.

Services

• Aircraft modifications
• STC design and certification
• Mission system integration
• ARMS payload mounts
• ISR mounting systems
• Medical interior solutions
• Complete aircraft configuration programs
• Prototyping and testing
• Load testing and avionics labs
• 3D scanning and printing