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Bombardier to Provide Six Multi-role Aircraft to Support the Royal Canadian Air Force

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Dec 12, 2025 · 13:11 BBD · 217.83 None
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Executive Summary

  • The Government of Canada has ordered six Bombier Global 6500 aircraft for multi‑mission air transport, valued at approximately US$400 million.
  • Deliveries are slated to begin in summer 2027, with interior completion work performed in Greater Montreal.
  • The deal highlights the strategic importance of Canada’s aerospace supply chain and is expected to generate significant economic impact and job creation domestically.

Key Details

  • Order size: 6 Global 6500 jets for aeromedical evacuation, disaster relief, humanitarian aid, and national security missions.
  • Contract value: Approximately US$400 million, based on list price plus military‑specific modifications.
  • Delivery schedule: First aircraft expected summer 2027; remaining deliveries to follow per contract timeline.
  • Production footprint: Aircraft assembled in the Greater Toronto Area; interior completion in Greater Montreal.
  • Economic impact (2022 data): $518.3 million CAD in GDP, 3,747 full‑time‑equivalent jobs, and $309.1 million CAD labour income linked to Global 6500 manufacturing.
  • Supplier base: Over 60 Canadian suppliers contribute components to the Global 6500 program.
  • Facility investment: Bombardier’s Global Aircraft Assembly Centre represents a CAD $670 million investment and employs >2,000 skilled workers.
  • Environmental disclosure: Bombardier released an Environment Product Declaration for the Global 6500, detailing lifecycle environmental performance.

Notable Quotes

“The Global 6500 aircraft is a world‑class, made‑in‑Canada product with the versatility to perform multiple missions…more than 12,000 Canadians who work at Bombardier can take great pride in knowing that this aircraft will now serve their country.” – Éric Martel, President & CEO, Bombardier

“The award of this contract … is a turning point in how Canada equips its military…accelerating the delivery of the versatile capabilities the Royal Canadian Air Force needs.” – Hon. Stephen Fuhr, Secretary of State for Defence Procurement

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