De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (De Havilland Canada) has launched a new wholly owned subsidiary, De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Hellas Ltd., based in Greece. This strategic move reinforces the company’s commitment to enhancing customer support in the region and reflects its confidence in the Greek market.
The establishment of De Havilland Canada Hellas strengthens the company’s operational capabilities across Greece, particularly for operators of its Waterbomber aircraft. By establishing a regional hub, De Havilland aims to offer faster response times, improved parts availability, and tailored customer support. This aligns with the company’s broader objective of expanding its global customer support network and achieving high standards of operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
Jean-Philippe Côté, Vice President, Programmes and Business Improvement at De Havilland Canada, highlighted Greece’s strong aviation heritage and emphasised the company’s dedication to supporting its customers in the country over the long term. The new subsidiary not only allows the firm to better serve existing customers but also represents a deepening relationship with the Greek government and aviation authorities.
To mark the launch and further collaboration efforts, Côté is currently visiting Athens for high-level discussions with senior Greek officials. Accompanied by Canada’s Ambassador to Greece, Anna-Karine Asselin, he is meeting with Deputy Minister for Civil Protection Evangelos Tournas and Alternate Minister of National Economy and Finance Nikos Papathanasis. These meetings aim to solidify existing partnerships and explore new areas for future cooperation between De Havilland Canada and Greece.
