CDR News Line
19.11.2019
U.A.E. to Procure Additional GlobalEye from Saab
The United Arab Emirates announced at the Dubai Airshow, that they intend to conclude a contract amendment for the purchase of two additional GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning & Control aircraft from Saab.
19.11.2019
Government of Ghana Signs Letter of Intent to Purchase up to Six Dash 8-400 Aircraft from De Havilland Canada
The Republic of Ghana has signed a Letter of Intent to purchase up to six Dash 8-400 aircraft. The country recently announced plans to launch a home based carrier in Accra, Ghana to serve domestic, regional and international routes.
19.11.2019
CAE, Jazz and Seneca launch first cadet pilot training program in Canada
CAE, Jazz Aviation and Seneca have teamed up to develop Jazz Approach, an innovative Canadian program to provide Jazz with a pipeline of top-quality first officers. 
19.11.2019
Viking Signs US$42.6M Contract with MTQ for Avionics Upgrade on Canadair CL-415 Aerial Firefighters
Viking Air Limited of Victoria, British Columbia has signed a contract valued at US$42.6M with the Ministère des Transports du Québec (MTQ) for the Avionics Upgrade Program (AUP) for eight of its Canadair CL-415 aerial firefighters. With execution of the contract, MTQ becomes the
19.11.2019
AMMROC and CAE to Provide Training Sustainment Services in the Middle East
Advanced Military Maintenance Repair and Overhaul Center (AMMROC) and CAE announced at the Dubai Airshow the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to pursue training sustainment services and offset opportunities in the Middle East.
14.11.2019
Israel Navy’s New Vessel to Be Designed In-Country
Israel Ministry of Defense has signed an agreement with Israel Shipyards Ltd. for the design of the next Israel Navy new and advanced combat vessel – the “Reshef” Class. Replacing the reliable above-20-years-in-service SA’AR 4.5, the new vessel is to successfully

14.11.2019
Canada’s Aerospace Industry Calls for Changes to the Federal Ministry
On behalf of AIAC, the Honourable Jean Charest called on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to make structural changes to his Federal cabinet.
14.11.2019
Meggitt Training Systems to Introduce FATS® 180MIL Immersive, Three-Screen Simulator at I/ITSEC 2019
Meggitt Training Systems will display at I/ITSEC 2019 its new immersive, three-screen FATS® 180MIL virtual system. A derivative of this product has been selected for the US Army’s Squad Advanced Marksmanship Trainer (SAMT). I/ITSEC, an annual modeling, simulation and training event
14.11.2019
I/ITSEC Unveils Line-Up for Military Training Show
I/ITSEC, the world’s biggest military training event, has just released information on what will be going on at this year’s show in Orlando, Florida. Canada is always a big participant, often bringing in the largest number of non-US delegates and, of course CDR is again this year
13.11.2019
CAE’s Marc Parent Receives AIAC’s James C. Floyd Award
CAE's President and Chief Executive Officer, Marc Parent, was awarded the Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC) James C. Floyd Award for his exceptional achievement and contribution to the success of the Canadian aerospace industry. Mr. Parent was honoured by the aerospace community
12.11.2019
AIAC Announces New Chair of the Board
The Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC) has announced the election of a new chair of the board to replace Pat Mann, President of Patlon Aircraft & Industries.
12.11.2019
L3Harris Technologies Delivers 2 F/A-18 Hornet Aircraft to NASA
L3Harris Technologies recently delivered two F/A-18 Hornet aircraft to NASA after successfully completing depot-level modifications and repair work.
07.11.2019
NP Aerospace Delivers Major UK MoD Contract
NP Aerospace, a majority First Nation owned company, has delivered over nine months of a $106m (£63m) UK MoD contract for vehicle Protected Mobility Engineering & Technical Support (PMETS).
07.11.2019
CAE Appoints New Vice President, Defence & Security in Canada
CAE has appointed France Hébert to the position of Vice President, Defence & Security for the Canada region.
06.11.2019
Saab Flight Tests New Electronic Attack Jammer Pod
Saab carried out the first flight tests with its new advanced Electronic Attack Jammer Pod (EAJP) with successful results on 4 November 2019.

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