Canada

Canada plans to spend more than CDN$5 billion ($3.65 billion) on the acquisition of airborne early warning (AEW) aircraft, defense officials have confirmed.

Acquisitions of new helicopters and airborne early warning aircraft are funded, while other capabilities will be “explored.”

Trudeau's comments emerge after the AUKUS nations revealed they are considering Japan’s accession as a “potential collaborator” in some elements of Pillar Two.

The project involves Thales, TXT and the Universite Laval.

The financing comes as SpaceX’s Starlink LEO constellation eats Telesat’s lunch.

Recent and deepening cooperation between Russia and China in the Arctic has underscored Canada’s sense of urgency in building out its ISR and maritime ISR capabilities.

Five destinations and four airlines are among the finalists at the Routes Americas 2024 Awards, which celebrate excellence in airport and destination marketing.

While the U.S. remains the world’s paramount military power, its defense industrial base has significant shortcomings compared to China’s.

Canadian ULCC Lynx Air, which operates domestic and international service from a base in Calgary, will suspend flights on Feb. 26.

Skylo Technologies has raised $37 million to further develop and grow its satellite-to-device network.

The latest annual report by NASA’s Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel’s (ASAP) was released Jan. 25.

The partnership has the potential to transform the competitive landscape in Canada with a strong third option for consumers in the Canadian market.

Hamidi says that Airmedic and Limosa will be holding weekly meetings to determine the optimal configuration and equipment needs of the cabin.

From April 28, WestJet will fly daily on the YQR-MSP route using a 78-seat De Havilland Dash 8 turboprop aircraft.

HeliJet has placed an order for up to eight Alia electric- vertical-takeoff-and-landing vehicles from Beta Technologies.

Carson Air currently operates King Air 350s for medevac, with bases in Kelowna and Vancouver, British Columbia.

The company says the trials are an “important step” as the AAM industry prepares to introduce eVTOL aircraft.

A tool developed as a design aid is helping Bombardier market its portfolio of solutions to the defense marketplace.

Recipients of the DAIR Green Fund include RAMPF Composite Solutions, which is developing a low-rotational-inertia propeller to extend component life.

Cargojet is focused on optimizing costs, as it rides out a period of softened cargo demand.

The evacuations are some of the latest during what has been Canada’s worst wildfire season on record.

Ribbit is a Toronto-based startup that is using autonomy to help improve air cargo access to far-flung communities in Northern Canada.

The $5.9 billion package suggests that Canada has requested a P-8 capability like that already flying with the U.S. Navy and other Poseidon customer nations.

Canada has released a solicitation for high-altitude UAS, but the Special Operations Command is disclosing few details.

Senior government ministers from the U.S., U.K. and Canada will chair the SAF Investor Summit.