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  3 novembre 2021 | Local, Aérospatial

  J85 Draft RFP

  LETTER OF INTEREST: J85 PROPULSION GROUP SUSTAINMENT (PGS) W8485-22SA02/A The Department of National Defence, Director General Aerospace Equipment Program Management, has a requirement for airworthy, cost-effective, and performance-based, support for the General Electric J85-CAN-40 Propulsion Group systems of the Royal Canadian Air Force CT114 Tutor fleet. This is a long-term requirement to the End of Life of the aircraft fleet. The intent of this LOI is to solicit market information, including availability and delivery schedule, as well as to determine industry interest in responding to a potential Request for Proposal. The RFP can be found (attached).

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  10 juillet 2019 | Local, Aérospatial

  Airbus and Boeing ready to drop the Canadian fighter jet tender?

  CLÉMENT CHARPENTREAU Airbus and Boeing might consider withdrawing from the tender launched by Canada for new fighter jets. Both manufacturers allegedly believe that the process has been rigged in favor of Lockheed Martin. Sources in the industry quoted by Reuters said that in recent weeks Boeing, Airbus, and Saab, three competitors in the Canadian tender, have officially complained about the way in which the tender seems to favor the fourth candidate, Lockheed Martin. In 2015, one of the campaign promises of the current Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was to reduce the procurement budget to replace Canada's aging fleet of F-18s, which would mean not purchasing the F-35. Instead, the country would acquire "one of the many, lower-priced options that better match Canada's defense needs". Given this favorable context, Dassault Aviation had initially decided to also be in the run. However, in November 2018, the French manufacturer withdrew its candidacy. CEO Eric Trappier explained the decision in a hearing with the French parliament, on May 22, 2019: Full article: https://www.aerotime.aero/clement.charpentreau/22815-airbus-and-boeing-ready-to-drop-the-canadian-fighter-jet-tender

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  16 janvier 2019 | Local, Aérospatial, Naval, Terrestre, C4ISR, Sécurité

  The Prime Minister announces changes in the senior ranks of the Public Service

  OTTAWA, Jan. 15, 2019 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following changes in the senior ranks of the Public Service: Marie Lemay, currently Deputy Minister of Public Services and Procurement, becomes Senior Advisor to the Privy Council Office, effective January 28, 2019, prior to an upcoming appointment. Bill Matthews, currently Senior Associate Deputy Minister of National Defence, becomes Deputy Minister of Public Services and Procurement, effective January 28, 2019. Claude Rochette, currently Assistant Deputy Minister of Finance and Chief Financial Officer of National Defence, becomes Associate Deputy Minister of National Defence, effective January 28, 2019. Biographical notes Marie Lemay Bill Matthews Claude Rochette This document is also available at https://pm.gc.ca SOURCE Prime Minister's Office Renseignements: PMO Media Relations: media@pmo-cpm.gc.ca https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/the-prime-minister-announces-changes-in-the-senior-ranks-of-the-public-service-807255403.html