Govt. of Canada to modernise:
26 August 2019: Canada's Minister of National Defence, Harjit S. Sajjan has made a commitment to modernise and expand Canada's primary rotary search and rescue helicopter fleet through the Cormorant Mid-Life Upgrade (CMLU) programme.
Leonardo, as "Team Cormorant" prime contractor, will collaborate with IMP Aerospace and Defence to deliver the CMLU programme in Canada, with the work undertaken by Canadians. CAE will deliver Canada's first AW101 full motion simulator and other synthetic training capabilities. GE Canada will offer the new engines and Collins Aerospace will be responsible for the new cockpit displays and avionics. Other Canadian suppliers will be engaged through a robust Industrial Technological Benefits (ITB) and Value Proposition programme which will deliver the maximum value of the CMLU and fleet expansion to Canada.
The AW101/CH-149 "Cormorant" has helped the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) search and rescue crews to successfully complete thousands of rescues, including several that received international recognition for their heroism.
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