The Royal Air Force has officially handed responsibility for the NATO Enhanced Air Policing mission over to the Royal Canadian Air Force. During a ceremony held at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base in Southern Romania, 135 Expeditionary Air Wing relinquished command of the NATO mission to their Canadian counterparts. Royal Canadian Air ...
CAE has contracted Rockwell Collins to provide its Panorama collimated display for the CC-295 full-flight simulator (FFS). The move forms part of the Royal Canadian Air Force’s Fixed-Wing Search and Rescue (FWSAR) programme. Panorama will now be installed onto the CAE built CC-295 FFS to prepare Canadian aircrews for operations in ...
The Government of Canada has published a list of eligible suppliers that will be invited to submit proposals under the competition to replace the country’s fighter fleet. The move is seen as a progression towards creating a highly capable, flexible military with the ability to operate closely with allies and partners. The ...
The government of Canada has reinforced its intention to permanently replace the country’s fighter fleet. In its announcement, the government has reiterated its promise to hold ‘an open and transparent’ competition to replace the ageing aircraft. As outlined in the Strong, Secure, Engaged defence policy, Canada will purchase 88 advanced fighter aircraft ...