Canada Awards $2.28B Contract for CH-146 Griffon Sustainment

Under the deal, Bell Textron Canada will provide services to extend the life of the Royal Canadian Air Force's fleet of helicopters.

Kimberly Johnson

Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 01:07 PM ET

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Bell Textron Canada was awarded a $2.28 billion contract to sustain the CH-146 Griffon for Canada. [Courtesy: Government of Canada]

Key Takeaways:

Canada has awarded Bell Textron Canada Ltd. a $2.28 billion contract to provide in-service support for the Royal Canadian Air Force's (RCAF) CH-146 Griffon helicopter fleet.
The contract, which includes component repair, overhaul, and heavy maintenance, aims to extend the life of the 82-strong helicopter fleet until at least the mid-2030s.
This agreement ensures the continuation of crucial tactical aviation, special operations, and search and rescue capabilities for the RCAF.
Beginning in April, the contract is expected to create or maintain 1,130 jobs primarily across six Canadian provinces.

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The government of Canada has awarded Bell Textron Canada Ltd. (BTCL) a $2.28 billion contract to sustain the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) fleet of CH-146 Griffon helicopters, it said Wednesday.

Under the contract, BTCL is to provide services including component repair and overhaul, procurement of spares, and heavy maintenance services on the utility tactical-transport helicopter. The award is expected to extend the life of the aircraft until at least the mid-2030s.