Overview
- The aircraft will support VIP transport as well as aeromedical evacuations, disaster relief, humanitarian assistance and national security missions.
- Final assembly occurs at Bombardier’s Global Aircraft Assembly Centre in the Greater Toronto Area with interior completion in Greater Montréal.
- Deliveries start in summer 2027 with the first jet entering service by year-end, and full operational capability targeted for 2032, according to CH‑Aviation.
- The acquisition proceeds under the Airlift Capability Project – Multi‑role Flight Service and includes military modifications plus training for flight and maintenance crews, with the order noted as an early purchase under the Defence Investment Agency.
- Public reporting cites differing valuations for the deal, ranging from about US$400 million to approximately C$753 million.