CDR News Line
23.07.2019
Canada Releases RFP for Future Fighter Competition
Following extensive engagement with industry and eligible suppliers over the past 18 months, the formal Request for Proposals has now been released to eligible suppliers.
19.07.2019
Leonardo’s TH-119 has Obtained Certification from the FAA
The TH-119 is the only single engine helicopter in decades to meet current IFR requirements, allowing pilots to operate the aircraft safely in low visibility and challenging weather conditions, thanks to advanced avionics by Genesys Aerosystems and redundant helicopter flight systems.
17.07.2019
PAL Aerospace Awarded Contract for RCAF CT-142 Fleet
PAL Aerospace has been awarded a contract to provide heavy maintenance services for the Royal Canadian Air Force's CT-142 Dash-8 Fleet. The contract covers an initial four-year period and ......
16.07.2019
Canada Invests More than $7.5 Billion in Halifax-Class Frigates
The Government of Canada awarded contracts to Chantier Davie and Seaspan Victoria Shipyards Limited, initially totalling $1 billion to carry out maintenance work on the first group of Canada's Halifax-class frigates. A similar contract with Irving Shipbuilding Inc. is currently being
Carl Kumpic (Right) with Philip Garbutt (Left)
16.07.2019
Carl Kumpic Leaves IMP After 19 Years
Carl Kumpic is leaving Halifax-based IMP Aerospace after 19 years at the company. Kumpic, Vice President, International Marketing at IMP, says he will be joining Chorus Aviation, also based in Halifax.
15.07.2019
Chief of the Defence Staff Announces CAF General and Flag Officer Senior Appointments, Promotions, and Retirements
For 2019, the total number of permanent General Officer and Flag Officer positions required to meet the demands of the Canadian Armed Forces is 116 (105 Regular Force and 11 Reserve Force).

08.07.2019
National Defence Launches Energy Efficiency Project at 3 Wing Bagotville
DND has awarded a $12-million energy performance contract at 3 Wing Bagotville. The project will see 60 buildings upgraded with energy efficiency measures. These upgrades will lower annual energy costs by about $470,000, or 19 percent. 
27.06.2019
Canada Continues Command of NATO Mission in Iraq
Defence Minister confirms Canada will continue command of NATO Mission Iraq (NMI) for a second year. Major-General Dany Fortin will transfer command in the fall of 2019 to Brigadier-General Jennie Carignan
26.06.2019
Vice-Admiral Mark Norman Announces Retirement
The Government of Canada and VAdm Mark Norman have reached a settlement followed by the annoucement of VAdm Norman's retirement.  
20.06.2019
KF Aerospace to Build Aviation Themed Exhibition and Conference Centre
KF Aerospace is excited to announce plans for a state-of-the-art aerospace exhibition hall and conference centre across from Kelowna International Airport (YLW). Scheduled to start construction in Spring 2020, the KF Aerospace Centre for Excellence will celebrate the aerospace legacy of KF
20.06.2019
L3 MAS Selected to Modify a Test Pylon for Pratt & Whitney
L3 MAS has received a contract from Pratt & Whitney to modify a pylon that will be used to test a variant of the PW800 engine family.
19.06.2019
Airbus Launches Seven New SmartForce Services for Military Customers
Airbus has launched seven new products for military customers under its digital support services offering SmartForce. With these additions, Airbus expands the SmartForce offering by allowing customers to select the services that best fit the specific requirements of their fleets and aircraft
19.06.2019
CAE to Train U.S. Navy UC-12 Huron Aircrews
CAE USA has been awarded a contract to provide classroom and simulator training for United States Navy UC-12 aircrews.
18.06.2019
CAE Presents its First CAE Women in Flight Ambassadors
The first three winners of CAE’s Women in Flight scholarship program have been announced. CAE’s new Women in Flight ambassadors will help drive awareness and promote the pilot profession among women, as well as diversity in aviation.
Steel plate in process at Algoma's Heat Treat Facility
18.06.2019
Algoma Steel to Provide Steel for Joint Support Ships
Seaspan Shipyards has announced that in association with its supply partner, Samuel Custom Plate, Algoma Steel Inc. has won a contract for work on Canada’s new Joint Support Ships (JSS). This award follows an open and competitive procurement process  conducted by BC’s

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