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Canada Refreshes Its Multi-role Challenger Fleet

Having already bought three earlier generations of Challenger aircraft, the RCAF continues to support its domestic business jet manufacturer.

Aircraft 144614 is one of the last two CC-144Bs flying with 412 Squadron. They will be replaced later this year by two new Challenger 650s. (Photo: Canadian Department of National Defence)

By David Donald • Contributor - UK

June 8, 2020

The Royal Canadian Air Force has ordered two Bombardier Challenger 650s, the Department of National Defence (DND) announced on June 6. The aircraft will replace the RCAF’s two oldest Challengers, which are facing obsolescence. According to the DND, they “fall short of operational requirements and are nearly obsolete due to new rules in the United States and Europe that will restrict their ability to fly internationally before the end of this year.” The C$105 million ($78.3m) deal also includes a training and spares package, and comes at a welcome time for Bombardier as the OEM announces layoffs due to reduced sales of business jets as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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