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De Havilland Canada Doubles DHC-515 Production

October 31, 2026

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Key Takeaways

De Havilland Canada to double DHC-515 production.
Government of Canada and EDC provide up to $2.5 billion in financing.
Production increase to start in 2030, creating thousands of jobs.
DHC to invest in additional production capacity across Canadian sites.

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Strategic Implications

This agreement may indicate a significant boost to Canada's aerospace industry, suggesting a potential increase in demand for waterbombers and other specialized aircraft. The investment could strengthen De Havilland Canada's position in the global market, which may lead to further growth and job creation in the sector.

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What Happened

Canadian Aerospace Leader Expands Production Capacity

De Havilland Canada has announced an agreement with the Government of Canada and Export Development Canada to double production of the De Havilland Canadair 515. The agreement includes up to $2.5 billion in financing, which will allow the company to accelerate production and create thousands of jobs across Canada. The production increase is expected to start in 2030, with De Havilland Canada investing in additional production capacity across its Canadian sites. This development was reported by De Havilland Canada.

Source | Originally Published: October 30, 2026

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