New defence contract for Voyageur Aviation
Voyageur Aviation Corp., which is headquartered in North Bay, has signed a deal continuing its partnership with the Department of National Defence (DND).
Under the terms of the contract, Voyageur will establish a dedicated maintenance capability within the Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment’s hangars in Ottawa.
They’ll also provide a leased aircraft to support pilot proficiency and operational readiness.
Officials say the contract expands the company’s role in delivering aircraft maintenance, management, and mission-specific aviation capabilities that strengthen Canada’s defence and flight test programs.
“The award of this contract supports our growth strategy with DND in operations and contracted special mission aircraft services,” says Carl Kumpic, Vice President, Defence & Government Programs, Voyageur Aviation Corp. “Working with AETE is very exciting for us as they represent the leading edge of flight testing for the RCAF. As an organization that routinely performs flight testing and modifications, we anticipate excellent collaboration and continued value.”
Officials say AETE provides flight test services for fighter jets, multi-engine aircraft, rotary-wing platforms, uncrewed aerial systems, and associated systems.
They say staffed by test pilots, flight test engineers and Qualified Test Air Combat System Officers, AETE plays a critical role in validating and supporting modifications to Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) aircraft.
The new contract comes at a time when there’s a big push for Canadian businesses to get involved with the federal government’s Defence Industrial Strategy.
Richard Coffinhttps://www.mynorthbaynow.com/Richard Coffin has been a reporter and news anchor on the radio in North Bay for over 25 years. From premiers to people in the neighbourhood, he enjoys connecting with newsmakers and writing stories that matter to area listeners on a variety of topics including healthcare, education, politics, sports and more.
