Serco Group has completed the acquisition of Alion Science & Technology Corporation’s Naval Systems Business Unit, including its Canadian business and a small number of related contract operations (collectively ‘NSBU’), following the receipt of all regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. The purchase price was $225 million.
Maerospace Corporation has signed a global license agreement with Raytheon Canada Limited (RCL) by assuming responsibility for the maintenance, design, engineering, manufacturing and international promotion, sales and deployment of the third generation High Frequency Surface Wave Radar (HFSWR) systems.
Calian Group has been awarded a contract to lead a large-scale project to support the development of intelligent systems for the Department of National Defence (DND) and Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).
The takeover of the Canadian company Provectus Robotics Solutions Inc. expands Rheinmetall’s technological capabilities in the field of robotics and autonomous driving.
Babcock Canada and RaceRocks 3D have partnered to complete a software product that allows users to modify key schedule, resource, and technical planning data, to quickly and easily visualize the impact of changes, thus enabling more informed business decisions.
BMT Canada Ltd. will provide engineering, logistics, management, and support services to the Royal Canadian Navy’s fleet for an initial value of $77.8 million for five years. It will support up to 263 jobs for its duration.
Bluedrop Wins Contract With the Royal Canadian Navy’s End-to-End Learning Services for the Long-Term Maritime Warfare and Seamanship Training Development.
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.
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.
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 ......
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 finalized.
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.
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).
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.
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
The Government of Canada and VAdm Mark Norman have reached a settlement followed by the annoucement of VAdm Norman's retirement.
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 founder, Barry Lapointe with the Okanagan community, by providing a hub for education, professional development and industry advancement.
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.
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 mix.
CAE USA has been awarded a contract to provide classroom and simulator training for United States Navy UC-12 aircrews.
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.
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 Samuel Custom Plate and Profiles. In working with Algoma and Samuel Custom Plate, Seaspan is affirming its confidence in the Canadian steel industry.
Today at the Paris Air Show, former Deputy Prime Minister and Quebec Premier Jean Charest unveiled Aerospace Industries Association of Canada’s (AIAC) Vision 2025 report.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and L3 Technologies, Inc. today announced the development and successful flight test of a full-band Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) ISR capability for use on a Predator B® Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS).