NORTH
BAY, ON, Nov. 16, 2023 /CNW/ - Voyageur Aviation
Corp. is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a contract
with the Department of National Defence (DND) to provide several
upgrades to their fleet of Dash 8-100
CT-142 aircraft.
The award of this project further strengthens Voyageur's
portfolio on special mission aircraft through innovative
engineering services, heavy maintenance, parts & logistics
support, as well as aircraft operations.
The Department of National Defence, at 402 Squadron in
Winnipeg, operates a fleet of four
CT-142 aircraft for the purpose of training Air Combat Systems
Officers (ACSO) and Airborne Electronic Sensor (AES OP) Operators.
The modifications include upgrades to the communications,
navigation, surveillance, and air traffic management avionics as
well as the replacement and integration of upgraded radar systems
including training.
"The award of this contract supports our growth strategy of
developing defence programs related to special mission aircraft
services," said Carl Kumpic, Vice
President, Defence & Government Programs. "We are very pleased
to support DND on the modifications and sustainment of this unique
training fleet which is an important training component for
Canada's next generation of
special mission operators helping to ensure Canada's interests domestically and
abroad."
About Voyageur Aviation
Corp.
Voyageur is an integrated provider of specialized aviation
services, including contract flying operations both internationally
and domestically, and offers advanced engineering and maintenance
capabilities. Headquartered in North Bay, Ontario,
Voyageur delivers innovative solutions to customers with unique
aviation requirements and operates under the core principles of
comprehensive safety management, quality assurance, and
client-dedicated solutions. www.voyav.com
About Chorus Aviation
Inc.
Chorus is a leading, global aviation solutions provider and
asset manager, focused on regional aviation. Our principal
subsidiaries are: Falko Regional Aircraft, the leading pure
play regional aircraft asset manager and lessor, managing
investments on behalf of third-party fund investors; Jazz Aviation,
the largest regional operator in Canada and provider of
regional air services under the Air Canada Express brand; Voyageur
Aviation, a leading provider of specialty charter, aircraft
modifications, parts provisioning and in-service support services;
and Cygnet Aviation Academy, an industry leading accredited
training academy preparing pilots for direct entry into airlines.
Together, Chorus' subsidiaries provide services that encompass
every stage of a regional aircraft's lifecycle, including: aircraft
acquisition and leasing; aircraft refurbishment, engineering,
modification, repurposing and transition; contract flying; aircraft
and component maintenance, disassembly, and parts provisioning; and
pilot training.
Chorus Class A Variable Voting Shares and Class B Voting Shares
trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the trading symbol
'CHR'. www.chorusaviation.com
SOURCE Voyageur Aviation Corp.