All Canada articles – Page 32
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Start-up Jetlines reveals route ambitions
Prospective Canadian start-up Jetlines anticipates developing a broad network anchored by flights from three primary cities: Vancouver, Winnipeg and Hamilton, the company announces in a tweet on 8 February.
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NewsIAI unveils Global 5000-based MPA
Israel Aerospace Industries has unveiled a maritime patrol development of the Bombardier Global 5000 business jet, dubbed the ELI-3360.
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NewsChorus orders up to 23 Q400s, announces second airline
Canadian regional carrier Chorus Aviation has placed a firm order for 13 Bombardier Q400 turboprops worth $424 million after signing an amended capacity purchase agreement with mainline partner Air Canada.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Barco acquisition adds to CMC's toolkit
Canadian avionics house CMC has more tools in its box these days as it strives to position itself as a first-tier integrator. This January’s acquisition by its US parent Esterline of Barco’s defence and aerospace division will broaden existing product offerings for the Montreal-based business, as well as introducing entirely ...
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NewsBombardier pauses Learjet 85 on $1.4bn write-off
Bombardier has taken a $1.4 billion impairment charge after deciding to "pause" its Learjet 85 programme due to continued weak demand in the light jet sector.
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NewsGE launches Passport engine flight testing
GE Aviation has started flight tests of the Passport engine selected to power the Bombardier Global 7000 and 8000 business jets.
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NewsJLENS deployed to monitor Washington DC
The US Army has successfully deployed its new aerostat-based radar surveillance system over Aberdeen Proving Grounds in Maryland, which will now be used to monitor incoming threats over Washington DC.
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NewsBoeing confirms Jetlines’ order for five 737 Max 7s
Canadian start-up carrier Jetlines has placed an order with Boeing to purchase five 737 Max 7 aircraft in a deal worth $438 million at list prices, Boeing announces.
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Canada rates F-35A rivals equal on most missions
A new Canadian government report suggests other fighter jets are just as capable as the Lockheed Martin F-35A at fulfilling the nation’s most likely mission needs, potentially opening the door to a competitive acquisition process to replace a fleet of 77 Boeing CF-18s.
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Bombardier third CSeries prototype to flight status
Bombardier flew the first CSeries prototype aircraft on 6 November for the first time in more than five months.
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NewsPeru to acquire five Super Seasprites through Canadian programme
The Peruvian navy is to acquire five Kaman SH-2G Super Seasprite helicopters through the Canadian government, four of which will be upgraded with an integrated mission system and one lined up for overhaul.
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NewsNBAA: GE delays Passport first flight to early 2015
GE Aviation announced on 20 October that the Passport engine for the Bombardier Global 7000 and 8000 will begin flight tests in early 2015.
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NBAA: Bombardier unveils updated challenger in large cabin segment
Bombardier has launched a long-expected avionics, interior and propulsion upgrade for the large cabin Challenger 605, but has no plans to announce a similar refresh go the Global 5000 and 6000 despite recently unveiled competitive threats by Dassault and Gulfstream.
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NewsMacquarie orders up to 50 CS300s
The leasing arm of Macquarie AirFinance has signed a firm order for 40 Bombardier CS300 aircraft for delivery between 2017 and 2019.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: CSeries buoyed by long-delayed fly-by-wire upgrade
After sitting idle for 100 days, the CSeries fleet returned to the air with a 30min flight by FTV-2 on 7 September and another 3h test mission on 9 September.
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NewsCSeries flight ends 100-day grounding
Bombardier returned the CSeries aircraft to the air on 7 September after a 100-day grounding with FTV-2 taking off from the company's facility at Mirabel airport in Quebec.
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NewsCanada axes manned ISR acquisition
Canada has shelved plans to acquire as many as four manned intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance [ISR] platforms “due to reasons of security and technical feasibility”.
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Cascade seeks more Hercules support deals
Cascade Aerospace is leveraging its experience in the management and maintenance of the Royal Canadian Air Force's (RCAF) fleet of Lockheed Martin C-130E/H tactical transports into the international marketplace. The company is looking to provide comprehensive upgrades and maintenance, along with ongoing support to operators of "legacy" Hercules.
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Kelowna reveals work on combi version of 737-300
Kelowna Flightcraft is developing a passenger and cargo “combi” modification to the Boeing 737-300, initially to fulfill a requirement for Canadian North.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Bombardier looks to China, structures for growth
With its star commercial aircraft still grounded and once-promising partnerships with Russian industry less certain, Bombardier will shift attention to its neglected aerostructures business to drive revenue growth while continuing to attempt to unlock the Chinese market and return the CSeries to flight.