De Havilland Canada secures $1B order for 22 Canadair 515 firefighting planes from European nations.

De Havilland Canada has secured a $1 billion order for 22 Canadair 515 firefighting planes from European nations, primarily Spain, France, Croatia, Portugal, and Greece. Deliveries are set for late 2027 to early 2028. The deal will create 650 jobs at De Havilland and support an additional 2,600 in the supply chain. The Canadian government is backing the sale, which represents a significant boost for the North Saanich facility, aiming to expand its workforce to 500 by next year.

October 27, 2024
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