Students at the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) are gaining direct access to industry-grade aerospace technology following a major training equipment contribution from Airbus Helicopters in Canada.
The equipment will be housed at SIIT’s Saskatchewan Aviation Learning Centre in Saskatoon, which unveiled its expanded facilities in September 2026.
The donation features training tools connected to the Airbus H135 helicopter and its Helionix avionics suite. Included in the package are H135 flight control, fuel system, main gearbox, and tail unit training tools.
Additionally, the contribution introduces the Helionix Advanced Tool Simulator (HATS) to SIIT—making it the first simulator of its kind in Canada. The HATS trainer features a troubleshooting simulator and interactive procedure trainer designed to transition students smoothly from classroom theory to practical, hands-on maintenance.
“Access to this equipment means our students can build their skills with technology connected to the aircraft they may encounter in the industry,” said Riel Bellegarde, President and CEO of SIIT. “We are grateful to Airbus for investing in Indigenous learners with this state-of-the-art technology and helping SIIT create more pathways into aviation careers.”
The contribution is facilitated through the Government of Canada’s Industrial and Technological Benefits policy.