Agreement follows Canada's entry as the first GCAP observer and could give its aerospace industry a role in future combat air programs

Term-sheet agreement defines scope for negotiations over new AEW&C fleet based on the Canadian-built Bombardier Global 6500

Mississauga facility employs about 750 people and manufactures structures for Global and Challenger business jets

Future D-ACAA is now in final assembly at Mirabel, with delivery scheduled for November and commercial service expected in 2027

Former RCAF airlifters will be converted into large air tankers by Coulson Aviation following their retirement from military service

Canada's second-largest airline grounds much of its Boeing 737 fleet as labor dispute disrupts peak summer travel

Ottawa will gain access to the UK-Italy-Japan project as it reassesses its long-term fighter fleet plans

Negotiations could lead to a domestic pilot training capability for the Royal Canadian Air Force

Canadian carrier plans to replace its oldest narrowbody jets with newer 737 MAX aircraft while preparing for the arrival of the larger MAX 10

Ottawa could reduce its planned purchase of 88 F-35s to around 30 aircraft while acquiring about 60 Gripens