CDR News Line
08.03.2022
Chantier Davie Awarded Contract for Refit Work
On behalf of the Canadian Coast Guard, Public Services and Procurement Canada has awarded a $14.36 million contract ($16.5 million including taxes) to Chantier Davie of Lévis, Quebec, for vessel life extension (VLE) work on the Canadian Coast Guard Ship (CCGS) Louis S. St-Laurent,
07.03.2022
Gastops Introduces the Connect Online Equipment Condition Monitoring Platform
Gastops has launched Gastops Connect, an online subscription service that delivers critical equipment condition monitoring and analysis capabilities to those leveraging our condition monitoring sensor technology and solutions.
03.03.2022
Canada to Send Additional Equipment to Ukraine Including Rocket Launchers, Hand Grenades and Two C-130J Aircraft
Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, announced further contributions of military equipment to Ukraine as it fights for its sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence
02.03.2022
Chorus to Acquire Falko to Create a Premier Full-Service Provider in Regional Aviation
Chorus Aviation has entered into a sale and purchase agreement (the 'SPA') pursuant to which one or more wholly-owned subsidiaries of Chorus will acquire Falko Regional Aircraft Limited ('Falko'), a leading regional aircraft lessor, together with (i) affiliates of Falko, and (ii) the equity
02.03.2022
Canada Extends CAE’s NFTC Contract Through 2027 Valued at More than $550M CAD
The Government of Canada has extended CAE’s contract for the NATO Flying Training in Canada (NFTC) program through 2027. The contract extension includes a one-year option to extend through 2028 if necessary.
01.03.2022
Canada Issues RFP for FAcT Program to Qualified Suppliers
On February 11th, the Canadian Government officially released the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) Program – a next-generation training and in-service support program for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). SkyAlyne – a partnership

25.02.2022
Voyageur Aviation Gains North American Presence for Dash 8-400 EXCL Program with Waltzing Matilda Aviation
Voyageur Aviation Corp, a subsidiary of Chorus Aviation Inc., has entered into an agreement to provide on-site inventory, component repair and overhaul and detailed service level support for the De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Dash 8-400 to Waltzing Matilda Aviation, under its Connect Airlines
24.02.2022
PM Trudeau Holds Press Conference to Discuss Canada’s Response to Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau held a press conference on the afternoon of February 24th to announce further sanctions to Russia. The Prime Minister was joined by Minister of National Defence Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs Mélanie Joly and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia
24.02.2022
MDA to Build 17 Satellites to Enhance Globalstar's LEO Constellation
MDA has been selected as the prime contractor for Globalstar Inc.'s new Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites. Globalstar is a leading provider of Mobile Satellite Services including customizable satellite IoT solutions for individuals and businesses globally.
24.02.2022
Boeing to Offer the P-8A Poseidon for Canada’s Multi-Mission Aircraft Project
Boeing intends to offer the P-8A Poseidon in response to Canada’s Request for Information (RFI) for long-range maritime patrol aircraft. The Canadian Multi-Mission Aircraft (CMMA) project will replace the Royal Canadian Air Force fleet of CP-140 Aurora aircraft and enhance its
A CC-177 Globemaster aircraft arrives at Lviv Airport, Ukraine, carrying lethal military equipment
23.02.2022
Russia Orders Troops Into Ukraine – Canada Sends Additional Troops to Latvia as part of Op REASSURANCE
On Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered troops into two breakaway regions of Ukraine, Donetsk and Luhansk, after recognizing them as independent states.
23.02.2022
PAL Aerospace Will Continue to Provide Air Reconnaissance Capability to Dutch Caribbean Coastguard
This new contract will see PAL Aerospace upgrade and operate two fully missionized DHC-8 maritime patrol aircraft, provide crew training on all systems, and support the program for at least a ten-year period, with options to extend.  
17.02.2022
James Webb Space Telescope- Canada's FGS Successfully Used in Mirror Alignment Phase
The Fine Guidance Sensor (FGS) on the James Webb Space Telescope, a mission-critical element designed and built in Canada, was used in tracking mode for the first time as part of the telescope's mirror alignment process.
17.02.2022
Maerospace Announces Fourth Generation PASE Radar
Latest Generation High Frequency Surface Wave Radar brings technical advances to the Global Maritime Market
15.02.2022
Canada Commits Lethal Weapons and Ammunition in Support of Ukraine
The Government of Canada has authorized the provision of additional military assistance to the government of Ukraine to further help the Ukrainian security forces defend against Russia’s unwanted and escalating aggression against Ukraine.

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