Mid-Canada Mod Center (MC2)

King Air 350 Cockpit upgrade Bill Arsenault, President of Mid-Canada Mod Center (MC2) is pleased to announce the completion of yet another company first. The subject aircraft is a King Air 350 that is used for business aviation purposes. Among the many benefits for the operator from this mod, the aircraft is now able to work comfortably into Northern Domestic Airspace. About this mod: As with all MC2 mods of this nature, safety first and efficiency second were the focus of t...his upgrade. The project went from concept through design, specification and sales of the new components to finish with installation and certification. The heart and soul of this mod is the Universal EFI-890R (replacing the existing Collins EFIS-85). This proven Advanced Flight Display (AFD) offers flexibility as a stand-alone Primary Flight Display (PFD) or Multi-Function Display (MFD), as well as a fully integrated PFD/Navigation Display (ND) cockpit system. The high-resolution, high-contrast display provides superior readability throughout a full range of ambient lighting conditions including bright sunlight and dim nighttime environments. Extremely wide viewing angles are also accommodated. The EFI-890R replaces ADI, HSI, Radar Indicator, Altimeter, VSI, RMI and Airspeed Indicators with PFD and ND large multi-format displays. The original engine gauges were all retained and incorporated into the new avionics package. This mod also features Dual UNS-1Lw SBAS LPV FMS. Among the many benefits of this system are that it allows FMS Flight Planning, Fuel Management, Data Management, Navigation, Messages and more. Among many other key additions to the new mod was the installation of two Collins AHC-3000A AHRS and AH-2100 Super AHRS (for flight into areas of mag unreliability). The resulting modernization provides a large format, flat panel design and benefits with integrated smart displays. All required ancillary hardware and adapters were included in this MC2 modernization. In speaking about this modification, Bill Arsenault said When we undertake a modernization and upgrade of this sort we always look to provide and integrated, one-stop solution for our clients. In this case the operator is working from a variety of environments that included access to Northern Airspace. This new cockpit provides all the required operational updates and capabilities including enhanced safety and efficiency. For additional information please contact: Bill Arsenault: Tel: (905) 673-9918 Email: [email protected]

Please note that we will be closing at 12:00 pm on Friday December 21, 2018 and re-open for regular business on Wednesday, January 3, 2019. Also from December 24th to 26th and January 1st our AOG service will be suspended. We will resume 24/7 with this valuable response support on January 2nd. At this time we would like to offer our best wishes to you and yours for a festive and happy celebration of this time of year.

MID-CANADA MOD CENTER MC2 ACQUIRES AVIONICS DESIGN SERVICES LTD. Mid-Canada Mod Center (MC2) a Canadian leader in Avionics design, support, repair and installation for corporate and commercial aircraft, announced today that the Company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Canadian avionics design firm Avionics Design Services Ltd. (ADS) a leading provider of aviation engineering and certification services. The merger with Avionics Design Services, including its ...Continue reading

B737-200 Avionics Upgrade Bill Arsenault, President of Mid-Canada Mod Center (MC2) is pleased to announce the completion of yet another company first - this one involving an extensive cockpit update and redesign to a classic of the industry the Boeing 737-200. The project was completed earlier this summer and the aircraft returned to service with a specialized Canadian based charter and cargo operator. It has been proving its value since that date and the next in a series...Continue reading

Bill Arsenault, President of Mid-Canada Mod Center (MC2) is pleased to announce the completion of the next stage in the evolution of Mid-Canada Mod Center and Kitchener Aero Avionics under a common and single brand MC2. The new brand will be front and center to their participation at this week’s CBAA Convention and Exhibition, being held at the Region of Waterloo International Airport June 12 14. In speaking about this change, Bill Arsenault said The past year has ...been one of internal reflection, and consultation with our customers and business partners we looked at what we do well, where we can improve, and what we can leverage to provide better service and manage even greater growth. We have built our business over the last 40 years with two separate, mutually supportive business units. As we consolidate our business into a single operating entity under the MC2 banner, with two mod bases, we are streamlining our systems and functional responsibilities into dedicated roles that will allow us to provide more responsive customer service. Improved, consolidated MC2 service will continue to be seen in every facet of our support service, repairs, engineering, quality control and sales, from each of our Toronto and Kitchener locations, as well as every facility we visit to service our national MC2 customer base. Today we are excited to announce that our new brand MC2 - will be common to both facilities and all that we market and do. This transformation provides MC2 with a stronger foundation to meet our customer needs as we launch this new chapter of MC2 growth. For additional information please contact: Bill Arsenault: Tel: (905) 673-9918 Email: [email protected]

Kitchener Operations Moving to New YKF Facility. Bill Arsenault, President of Mid-Canada Mod Center and Kitchener Aero Avionics is pleased to announce that on January 12, 2018, their Kitchener base of operations will be relocating to a new larger facility based at Chartright Air’s Hangar 53 located at 251 Jetliner Ct, Breslau, ON N0B 1M0. Our telephone and email addresses will remain unchanged. This facility is within the new, developing North Side area of the Region of Wa...terloo International Airport (CYKF) and is ideally suited for Corporate and regional aircraft of any size. It offers direct taxiway and runway access. On-site fuel services and FBO amenities are also incorporated into the 50,000 sq. ft. hangar and 5,000 sq. ft. FBO. In speaking about this move, Bill Arsenault said Following 40 years of progressive growth and development in the Kitchener and area markets, the time has come to relocate into larger facilities and commence the next chapter in our business in Kitchener. This move will allow our Kitchener team and business to focus on and accommodate regionals, mid to heavy corporate jets and turbo props as well as helicopters. We will of course welcome any size aircraft into all company facilities as we have always done. For additional information please contact: Bill Arsenault: Tel: (905) 673-9918 Email: [email protected] About the MC2 Group - MC2 (AMO #59-97) is focused on providing industry leading avionics expertise to the corporate and 2nd tier commercial aviation markets. Specialties of the group include ADS-B, FANS, WAAS FMS with LPV, cabin entertainment and communication systems including the latest in Satcom, Wi-Fi applications and cockpit redesign/modernization. The YYZ center of MC2 is the corporate main office for the firms and is located in the North End Business Aviation area of Lester B Pearson International Airport (LBPIA) CYYZ. These facilities are easily accessed by air or road, fully secure and central to many other related aviation support providers. They also provide 24/7 AOG service. The YKF complex is based in Hangar 53 on the north side area of the Region of Waterloo International Airport - CYKF. Direct road access is from Fountain St. N. (R17) to 251 Jetliner Ct. Dedicated taxiways from the main runways provide fast and direct access from the airport runways.

AEA recently profiled us - check it out! http://www.midcanadamod.com///2017-03_Mc2_AvionicsNews.pdf

Challenger 604 FANS STC now FAA and TC approved! Mid-Canada Mod Center (MC2) is pleased to announce extension and additional approval to their established CL604 FANS STC. Already approved by Transport Canada, MC2 are now able to include the recent FAA approval, # ST03811NY, as 2016 closed. ... About this STC: This mod and upgrade includes the following key avionics components; - Universal Avionics UNS-1Lw FMS, 5 inch FMS CDU located in the center pedestal - Universal Avionics CVR-120R Cockpit Voice Recorder, replacing the existing Fairchild CVR - Universal Avionics UniLink UL-801 CMU - Universal Avionics Solid-State Data Transfer Unit - Miltope Printer - True North Avionics TN1007-100 Data Link Unit Bill Arsenault VP MC2 states The Challenger 604 has become a business aviation standard around the world. Adding new capability to an aircraft fleet as large as this one brings operational advantages and cost efficiencies that owners will quickly realize. The lead customer aircraft for this STC has been in continuous operation now since the fall of 2015 with proven results to support the choices made. Arsenault also says Mandates are fast approaching and 2020 is just not that far away especially when we can conservatively see in the range of 2,000 fixed and rotary wing aircraft in Canada alone that can and will be affected by the pending changes. While the OEMs are doing a good job of supporting their legacy aircraft, those of us considered independent modification providers are able to find alternative, and sometimes more customized solutions with somewhat more flexibility in pricing. We now have several existing STCs to answer the 2020 mandate and more coming. For additional information or details please feel welcome to contact Dave Hume Sales & Marketing Manager - by direct telephone at (514)-298-8346 or by email at [email protected].

You should be considering the requirements globally for ADS-B and FANS. 2020 is the date for compliance and it’s coming a lot faster than you may think. Don’t get stuck at inefficient lower altitudes and old corridors - or in some cases be refused access to certain airspace. With mandated upgrades - you only have a defined amount of time to bring your system up to standard. We are more than happy to help you with this.

Please note that on Friday, December 23rd, MC2 will be closing for the holidays. On Tuesday, January 3rd of the New Year we will reopen for business as usual. Also from December 24th to 26th and January 1st to 2nd our AOG service will be suspended. We will resume 24/7 with this valuable response support on January 3rd of 2017. At this time we would like to offer our best wishes to you and yours for a festive and happy celebration of this time of year.

Mid-Canada Mod Center is Canada’s leader with industry firsts in many areas. Bring us your legacy aircraft, and we will handle the layout, design and certification that return it to you with enhanced safety and efficiency - all through the integration of new technology and systems.

During the recent NBAA in Orlando Florida (November 1 3 2016) MC2 founder and VP Bill Arsenault was honoured by long time supplier TrueNorth Avionics through receiving a Lifetime Achievement award from the leading edge firm. In speaking about this, Mark van Berkel - CEO of TrueNorth stated - We are extremely pleased to recognize Bill Arsenault from Mid-Canada Mod Center (MC2) with a Lifetime Achievement Award. He continued by saying TrueNorth and MC2 have significant ...accomplishments together and this is due, in no small part, to Bill’s sustained relationship with us. We celebrated ten years in business this year, and continue striving to make connectivity more effective for business aviation. I’m pleased that Bill and his team have been an active part in this pursuit. Over the last ten years, MC2 and TrueNorth have developed a strong and open business relationship, resulting in a number of firsts. The MC2 team was first to install and certify both the Simphon Chorus and Optelity Pro cabin communications systems. The company also certified the Simphon FANS-1/A+ Data Link Unit (DLU) on a Falcon 50, Airbus A310, and most recently on a Challenger 604. The DLU is TrueNorth’s hugely successfuland the only FAA, CAN and EASA TSO’d C159a for FANS over Iridiumflight deck communications system. According to Arsenault - We were one of the first companies to install TrueNorth Simphon equipment and in all the years of dealing with them, our collective focus has never wavered. TrueNorth doesn’t just pay lip service to this philosophy - they act on it. We believe in their products and we continue to work together to explore new ideas as they grow. I am deeply honored to accept this award. It is refreshing to have a relationship with an OEM like TrueNorth who shares our long term values and shares in the success. About TrueNorth: We design and build the technology that powers the connected aircraft, delivering comprehensive connectivity to the cabin and the flight deck. More Fortune 100 business jet operators trust our inflight communications systems than any other and the leading avionics manufacturers rely on our expertise to enable their own connectivity systems. Focused on the user experience, we redefine what it means to innovate, finding new ways to accomplish what others have not. Our systems are ready for mobile devices, giving passengers and crew the power to stay connected to what matters wherever they fly. To learn more about our unique products and services visit us at truenorth.aero and follow us on twitter.

It's that time of the year again! The annual AME Symposium and Conference in Mississauga. Yes we will be there and please drop by our booth for a visit.