Canada Invests in Canadian-Made Aircraft for Military Operations

The Canadian government has placed a $400 million order with Bombardier for six Global 6500s, which will join the Canadian Air Force to perform worldwide utility flights and support missions. The aircraft will be assembled in the Greater Toronto Area, supporting over 2,000 workers. Bombardier President and CEO Éric Martel expressed pride in the aircraft’s capabilities and the investment in Canadian aerospace capabilities. The order is valued at approximately $400 million, with the first aircraft expected by summer 2027. This follows Bombardier’s recent announcement of the first owner of the Global 8000, the fastest civil aircraft since Concorde.