De Havilland Canada

CCC, Greece sign contract for DHC-515 firefighting aircraft

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Monday, March 25, 2024

Through CCC’s contract, DHC will supply Greece with seven (7) DHC-515 aircraft, as well as spare parts, training, and support.

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  • Through CCC’s contract, DHC will supply Greece with seven (7) DHC-515 aircraft, as well as spare parts, training, and support.
  • The contract is the result of ongoing cooperation between CCC, DHC, the European Union’s Civil Protection Mechanism (rescEU) and its Member States to supply the EU with Canadian-made firefighting aircraft.
  • Building on the foundation of the iconic Canadair CL-215 and CL-415 aircraft, the DHC-515 FIREFIGHTER™ is a new purpose-built aerial firefighting aircraft.
  • It matches the other aircraft in the De Havilland fleet in terms of lifespan, ruggedness, and Canadian aerospace engineering quality.

CCC, Croatia sign contract for DHC-515 firefighting aircraft

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Monday, March 25, 2024

Through CCC’s G2G contract, DHC will provide the DHC-515 aircraft to Croatia, along with spare parts, training, and maintenance support.

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  • Through CCC’s G2G contract, DHC will provide the DHC-515 aircraft to Croatia, along with spare parts, training, and maintenance support.
  • Building on the foundation of the iconic Canadair CL-215 and CL-415 aircraft, the DHC-515 FIREFIGHTER™ is a new purpose-built aerial firefighting aircraft.
  • Currently, Croatia currently operates six CL-415 aircraft and will increase its aerial firefighting program by one-third with the acquisition of these two new DHC-515 aircraft.
  • I congratulate Croatia to sign into reality the first planes of what will form a new generation of European firefighting aerial capacity.

De Havilland Canada Announces Partnership with Universal Avionics and Acquisition of Mid-Canada Mod Centre

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Friday, October 20, 2023

CALGARY, AB, Oct. 20, 2023 /CNW/ - De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (De Havilland Canada) is pleased to announce that it has selected Universal Avionics, an Elbit Systems company, as lead supplier of integrated flight decks for De Havilland Canada's CL-215T and CL-415 firefighting aircraft.

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  • CALGARY, AB, Oct. 20, 2023 /CNW/ - De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (De Havilland Canada) is pleased to announce that it has selected Universal Avionics, an Elbit Systems company, as lead supplier of integrated flight decks for De Havilland Canada's CL-215T and CL-415 firefighting aircraft.
  • The Universal Avionics flight deck system will support aerial firefighting operations with NextGen flight display, flight management, data communication, and connectivity systems.
  • In addition, as De Havilland Canada continues to grow its engineering, manufacturing, maintenance repair, and overhaul teams across Canada, De Havilland Canada is proud to announce the purchase of Mid-Canada Mod Centre (MC2) and Avionics Design Services (ADS), which have worked on Universal Avionics installations, upgrades, and modifications for decades.
  • MC2 and ADS' leadership team will remain in place, and the company will operate as a subsidiary of De Havilland Canada.

De Havilland Canada launches the DHC-6 Twin Otter Classic 300-G

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Monday, June 19, 2023

"For over 50 years, the DHC-6 Twin Otter has stood alone as the most reliable and versatile aircraft in its class," said Brian Chafe, CEO of De Havilland Canada.

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  • "For over 50 years, the DHC-6 Twin Otter has stood alone as the most reliable and versatile aircraft in its class," said Brian Chafe, CEO of De Havilland Canada.
  • Over the course of the Paris International Air Show, De Havilland Canada will announce Purchase Agreements with our valued Twin Otter Classic 300-G launch customers.
  • The Classic 300-G is the fifth generation of the Twin Otter aircraft, joining the current Series 400.
  • For more details about the DHC-6 Twin Otter Classic 300-G, including images, video, and brochure, please visit: https://dehavilland.events/TwinOtterClassic300G

Air Canada and Chorus Aviation Comment on Air Canada's Bridging Agreement for Additional Regional Capacity

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

MONTREAL and HALIFAX, NS, May 30, 2023 /CNW/ - Air Canada (TSX: AC) and Chorus Aviation Inc. (TSX: CHR) ("Chorus"), parent company of Jazz Aviation LP ("Jazz"), are providing comment on Air Canada's arrangement for additional flying capacity with another airline for up to six De Havilland Canada DHC-8 aircraft.

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  • MONTREAL and HALIFAX, NS, May 30, 2023 /CNW/ - Air Canada (TSX: AC) and Chorus Aviation Inc. (TSX: CHR) ("Chorus"), parent company of Jazz Aviation LP ("Jazz"), are providing comment on Air Canada's arrangement for additional flying capacity with another airline for up to six De Havilland Canada DHC-8 aircraft.
  • As these efforts continue, and to help meet the needs and expectations of the travelling public, Air Canada has entered into a bridging arrangement with another airline to provide additional regional capacity on select routes in eastern Canada," said Mr. Michael Rousseau, President and Chief Executive Officer of Air Canada.
  • "Chorus understands that Air Canada is increasing capacity to meet travel demand and that the addition of these aircraft is a bridging solution.
  • We confirm that this agreement does not impact Chorus financially," said Mr. Colin Copp, President and Chief Executive Officer of Chorus.

Air Canada and Chorus Aviation Comment on Air Canada's Bridging Agreement for Additional Regional Capacity

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

MONTREAL and HALIFAX, NS, May 30, 2023 /CNW/ - Air Canada (TSX: AC) and Chorus Aviation Inc. (TSX: CHR) ("Chorus"), parent company of Jazz Aviation LP ("Jazz"), are providing comment on Air Canada's arrangement for additional flying capacity with another airline for up to six De Havilland Canada DHC-8 aircraft.

Key Points: 
  • MONTREAL and HALIFAX, NS, May 30, 2023 /CNW/ - Air Canada (TSX: AC) and Chorus Aviation Inc. (TSX: CHR) ("Chorus"), parent company of Jazz Aviation LP ("Jazz"), are providing comment on Air Canada's arrangement for additional flying capacity with another airline for up to six De Havilland Canada DHC-8 aircraft.
  • As these efforts continue, and to help meet the needs and expectations of the travelling public, Air Canada has entered into a bridging arrangement with another airline to provide additional regional capacity on select routes in eastern Canada," said Mr. Michael Rousseau, President and Chief Executive Officer of Air Canada.
  • "Chorus understands that Air Canada is increasing capacity to meet travel demand and that the addition of these aircraft is a bridging solution.
  • We confirm that this agreement does not impact Chorus financially," said Mr. Colin Copp, President and Chief Executive Officer of Chorus.

De Havilland Canada Launches New Program to Support Emerging Leaders on International Women's Day

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

The program, Women in Aerospace at De Havilland Canada, is a six-month development initiative that will see its first participants undertake leadership, mentorship, and skills-development activities.

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  • The program, Women in Aerospace at De Havilland Canada, is a six-month development initiative that will see its first participants undertake leadership, mentorship, and skills-development activities.
  • "De Havilland Canada wants to help shape the future of aerospace in Canada, and that means building programs like this that push the sector forward."
  • We are thrilled to be partnering with De Havilland Canada and commend them on their strong commitment to the WIA Program."
  • The creation of this program is something that all of us at De Havilland Canada can be very proud of."

Bridger Aerospace Takes Delivery of its Sixth Super Scooper, Further Expanding Nation’s Largest Fleet

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

BOZEMAN, Mont., Feb. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. (“Bridger” or “Bridger Aerospace”), (NASDAQ: BAER, BAERW), one of the nation’s largest aerial firefighting companies, today announced that it has taken delivery of its sixth CL-415EAF “Super Scooper” from De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited.

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  • BOZEMAN, Mont., Feb. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. (“Bridger” or “Bridger Aerospace”), (NASDAQ: BAER, BAERW), one of the nation’s largest aerial firefighting companies, today announced that it has taken delivery of its sixth CL-415EAF “Super Scooper” from De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited.
  • “The delivery of our sixth Scooper will allow us to further expand our operations and allow greater deployment of the Bridger aircraft fleet across the U.S.,” commented Tim Sheehy, Bridger Aerospace’s Chief Executive Officer.
  • The purposeful design of the Super Scooper allows for an aggressive low-altitude flight profile, which enables pilots to deliver their drops with more precision, hitting the fire harder and extinguishing it faster.
  • “By adding to what was already the nation’s largest fleet of Super Scoopers, we hope to ensure their availability to our federal and state government customers to help combat the growing threat of wildfires,” added Sheehy.

Global Freighter Aircraft Market Research Report 2022: Market Dynamics, Competitive Landscape, Strategies & Plans for OEMs, Trends & Growth Opportunities, Outlook & Delivery Forecast to 2041 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, February 2, 2023

The "Global Freighter Aircraft Market - 2022-2041 - Market Dynamics, Competitive Landscape, Strategies & Plans for OEMs, Trends & Growth Opportunities, Market Outlook & Aircraft Deliveries Forecast through 2041" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Global Freighter Aircraft Market - 2022-2041 - Market Dynamics, Competitive Landscape, Strategies & Plans for OEMs, Trends & Growth Opportunities, Market Outlook & Aircraft Deliveries Forecast through 2041" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The air cargo traffic & volumes, thus, have gone through the roof given its overall value proposition themed on speed & reliability with rising container shipping prices globally making air cargo an even more attractive proposition.
  • Freighter Aircrafts have traditionally been the backbone of global trade and played a critical & indispensable role in the unleashing of the era of globalization in the previous century.
  • The global freighter fleet, thus, is projected to grow substantially over the next two decades with the global air cargo traffic projected to sustain its strong, mid-single digit growth rate.

Global Commercial Aircraft Aerostructures Market Analysis Report 2022: A $45.4 Billion Market in 2021 - 11-Year Forecast from 2022 to 2032 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, January 23, 2023

The "Global Commercial Aircraft Aerostructures Growth Opportunities" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Global Commercial Aircraft Aerostructures Growth Opportunities" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The global commercial aircraft aerostructures market study provides an 11-year forecast from 2022 to 2032.
  • Driven by new aircraft deliveries, linefit accounted for a higher market share than aftermarket, the demand of which comes from aircraft fleets in service.
  • Besides aerostructures suppliers, leading aircraft OEMs such as Airbus and Boeing also have in-house capabilities to produce aerostructures.