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Canada: one billion dollars order for CH-149 Cormorant helicopters

Ottawa proceeds to expand and modernize the fleet

The Canadian government has decided to proceed with the program for the modernization and the expansion of the 14 CH-149 (Canadian Forces' designation of the AW-101) Cormorant helicopters fleet produced by Leonardo, ex-Finmeccanica.The 14 aircraft in service since 2000 at that time were produced by AgustaWestland. In addition to upgrading the helicopters employed in Search and Rescue missions (SAR),...

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Ottawa, Canada, 05/29/2018 06:20
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

HelicoptersLeonardo on the CH-149 (AW-101) Cormorant helicopter program

Industry on the Canadian government's decision to move forward

The company illustrates in Canada the advanced solutions proposed for the Cmlu program during the "Cansec" Exhibition of Defense and Security from 30 to 31 May more

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