What Happened
Calgary-Based Aircraft Manufacturer To Double Waterbomber Production
De Havilland Canada has reached an agreement with the federal government and Export Development Canada for up to $2.5 billion in financing to double production capacity for its Canadair 515 waterbombers. The company expects to make additional aircraft production slots available starting in 2030 and create thousands of jobs across Canada. The financing will support expanded manufacturing operations at De Havilland Canada’s facilities in Calgary and Victoria, as well as operations in Toronto, Kitchener, and Fort Erie, Ontario. This development was first reported by My Bulkley Lakes Now.