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Southeast Aerospace Receives TCCA Validation for Bell 407 Mission Console STC


Southeast Aerospace (SEA) recently announced it has received Transport Canada Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) validation SA26-19 for its Bell 407 Mission Console Structural Provisions installation.


Issued on May 1, 2026, this validation extends SEA’s FAA- approved STC to Canadian-registered Bell 407 aircraft, enabling certified installation for operators across Canada.


SEA’s Mission Console solution supports a wide range of special mission operations, including intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), law enforcement, and other


BY THE NUMBERS 10,560,000,000


The projected USD global revenue for the UAV (drone) taxi industry by 2030. That’s a significant increase from estimated 2026 revenue of $4.47 billion. Notable projects are underway in places like Dubai and South Korea.


40 May/June 2026


6


The number of rotor blades on a Boeing CH 47 Chinook, the most of any commercial helicopter. Its two tandem rotors create a maximum lift capacity of approx. 26,000 pounds.


3,500


The estimated number of helicopter pilots working in public safety roles in the U.S. This includes active pilots flying for federal agencies, state police/highway patrol aviation units, county/ municipal units, and private HAA under public contracts.


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