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  17 janvier 2019 | Local, Terrestre

  Le gouvernement du Canada lance un projet pilote visant la construction de nouvelles installations pour le Royal Canadian Dragoons

  Le 15 janvier 2019 – Petawawa (Ontario) – Défense nationale/Forces armées canadiennes À l'appui de la politique de défense du Canada Protection, Sécurité, Engagement, le gouvernement du Canada fournit des infrastructures modernes, écologiques et fonctionnelles à notre personnel militaire où celui‑ci peut travailler et s'entraîner. Aujourd'hui, au nom du ministre de la Défense Harjit S. Sajjan, William Amos, député de Pontiac, a annoncé un projet de construction et d'amélioration des installations de l'unité The Royal Canadian Dragoons à la Base de soutien de la 4e Division du Canada Petawawa. Il s'agira du premier projet de construction entrepris par le gouvernement du Canada au moyen de la méthode de réalisation de projet intégré. Cette méthode offre une façon unique de gérer les projets de construction et d'obtenir des résultats plus rapidement en encourageant l'innovation et une plus grande collaboration entre l'industrie et l'État. Évalué à 80,6 millions de dollars, le projet devrait offrir des possibilités économiques pour la collectivité locale et créer quelque 225 emplois pendant la période de construction. Il comprendra la rénovation de trois b'timents existants et le remplacement de huit b'timents désuets par un seul complexe centralisé de 9 900 m2. Ces installations modernes offriront au régiment des installations d'entretien des véhicules, d'entreposage, de logistique et d'entraînement améliorées afin d'accroître la collaboration et d'appuyer les opérations quotidiennes. Citations « Gr'ce à notre politique de défense, Protection, Sécurité, Engagement, nous nous assurons que les femmes et les hommes de nos Forces armées canadiennes disposent des outils, des installations et du matériel dont ils ont besoin pour accomplir le travail important que nous leur confions. Ce projet permettra aux membres des Forces armées canadiennes d'avoir accès à des espaces logistiques et d'entraînements améliorés pour les appuyer dans leurs opérations quotidiennes. Cette nouvelle infrastructure moderne appuiera également l'engagement de notre gouvernement à lutter contre les changements climatiques tout en offrant de bons emplois de classe moyenne aux résidents locaux. » Harjit S. Sajjan, ministre de la Défense « Ce projet représente un excellent investissement pour The Royal Canadian Dragoons, ainsi que pour les régions de la vallée de l'Outaouais et du Pontiac. En remplaçant l'infrastructure vieillissante par des installations vertes modernisées, nous augmentons les capacités de nos forces armées, réduisons notre empreinte carbone et créons des emplois et des débouchés économiques dans l'est de l'Ontario et l'ouest du Québec ». William Amos, député de Pontiac Faits en bref Formé en 1883, le Royal Canadian Dragoons est le régiment blindé le plus ancien de l'Armée canadienne. La méthode de réalisation de projet intégré est plus novatrice que les modèles conventionnels, et cette méthode a été utilisée avec succès par le secteur privé pour réaliser des projets d'infrastructure. L'État, le concepteur et le constructeur ont formé une équipe de projet intégré et, ensemble, ils fixeront les objectifs et prendront les décisions liées au projet tout au long de celui‑ci. L'adoption d'une méthode axée sur une planification de projet collaborative et précoce a le potentiel de raccourcir la phase de construction et de permettre une exécution du projet plus rapide et à un meilleur coût. Au nom du ministère de la Défense nationale (MDN), Construction de Défense Canada (CDC) a octroyé les contrats de construction et de conception aux entreprises PCL Constructors Inc. et Architecture49 Inc. La conception et la planification initiales devraient être achevées d'ici l'automne 2019, et les travaux de construction et de rénovation devraient être amorcés au printemps 2020. La finalisation des installations est prévue en 2021. Le nouveau b'timent sera conçu de manière à répondre aux critères de la certification argent du programme LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), et il permettra d'économiser la somme estimative de 4,6 millions de dollars en coûts de fonctionnement et d'entretien sur 40 ans. Ce projet et divers autres projets écologiques contribueront à réduire les émissions de gaz à effet de serre des b'timents et des véhicules non militaires de la Défense de 40 % des niveaux établis en 2005 d'ici 2030, et à appuyer le nouvel objectif fédéral global de réduction des émissions de 80 % d'ici 2050. CDC est une société d'État qui réalise des projets liés à l'infrastructure et à l'environnement pour la défense du Canada. La société offre des services de passation et de gestion de marchés de construction ainsi que des services connexes liés à l'infrastructure pour le MDN. Liens connexes Royal Canadian Dragoons https://www.canada.ca/fr/ministere-defense-nationale/nouvelles/2019/01/le-gouvernement-du-canada-lance-un-projet-pilote-visant-la-construction-de-nouvelles-installations-pour-le-royal-canadian-dragoons.html

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  13 septembre 2021 | Local, Aérospatial

  Babcock Leonardo Canadian Aircrew Training adds three new strategic partners to its FAcT team

  Marcello Sukhdeo, Vanguard Magazine September 10, 2021 The Babcock Leonardo Canadian Aircrew Training team recently announced the addition of three partners – FlightSafety International (FSI), L3Harris Technologies and Top Aces – for Canada's Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program. Canada is looking to procure a 25-year contract aircrew training program that provides aircraft, ground-based training systems, civilian instructors, and essential services, such as air traffic control, aircraft and airfield maintenance, accommodation, and food services for the Royal Canadian Air Force. According to a news release, Babcock Leonardo Canadian Aircrew Training is committed to providing an innovative training solution and optimal benefits to Canada's economic and strategic goals through the FAcT program. This is further deepened by the team's far-reaching know-how and strong ties with Canada. “We are extremely proud to have FlightSafety International, L3Harris Technologies and Top Aces join the Babcock Leonardo Canadian Aircrew Training Team. We believe that together we can deliver added value to Canada now and in the future and we are ready to provide the best solution for the Royal Canadian Air Force,” said Jana Lee Murray, Program Director, Babcock Leonardo Canadian Aircrew Training. New partner, FlightSafety International, is a premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world's largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. “We're excited to join this powerhouse of a team and bring our 70 years of ground-based training in support of the Royal Canadian Air Force,” said Brad Thress, President & CEO of FlightSafety International. “More than 40 international governments put their trust in FlightSafety to train their aviators and the company has a long history of supporting aviation training in Canada through their Montreal and Toronto learning centers.” The other new team member, L3Harris, is one of Canada's largest and most diverse defence and security companies and is committed to adding value to the Canadian economy through high-tech jobs, innovation, and diversity whilst designing solutions for the future. Located in Mirabel, QC, L3Harris is Canada's leading In-Service Support and Systems Integrator. “L3Harris offers our Canadian teammates the best, most cost-effective and innovative solutions for the FAcT aircraft,” said Ugo Paniconi, General Manager, L3Harris in Mirabel. The third new strategic partner added recently, Top Aces, provides advanced adversary and joint terminal attack controller training to the world's leading Air Forces. Top Aces has the largest fleet of commercially-operated fighter aircraft in active service and is the first company in the world to acquire the supersonic F- 16. The mission-critical training offered by Top Aces enhances the operational readiness of combat forces by providing a realistic real-world experience while creating significant cost efficiencies and extending the lifecycle of military fleets. The company is changing the face of air combat training with its unparalleled safety record, outstanding team and an industry-leading 94,000+ hours of operational training flown in support of its customers worldwide. “Top Aces is a proud Canadian company and trusted training partner to our Canadian Armed Forces since 2005. We're excited to bring our 17 years of experience delivering high performance fighter aircraft training to this team,” said Jason Regenwetter, Vice President of Business Development. Canada is expected to award FAcT by 2023.

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  7 avril 2020 | Local, Aérospatial

  COVID-19 and aviation: Survival, recovery, and innovation

  Posted on April 7, 2020 by Dr. Suzanne Kearns This article originally appeared in The Hill Times and is published here with the permission of the author. The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged Canadians to adapt their way of life. Aviation professionals are playing a vital role in preserving societal functioning, with airlines volunteering to repatriate Canadians abroad, crew members risking exposure to reunite travellers with their families, and cargo operations playing a vital role in the supply chain – distributing essential medical supplies. These critical activities are only possible because of the work of the entire aviation sector that includes maintenance engineers, air traffic controllers, airport professionals, and so many others. In 2019 airlines carried 4.3 billion passengers, 58 million tonnes of freight, and supported 65.5 million jobs around the world (3.6 per cent of the world's gross domestic product according to the Aviation Benefits Report). The tourism sector is interconnected with aviation, supporting a further 37 million tourism-related jobs. The COVID-19 pandemic is testing the aviation industry in ways that were unfathomable at the beginning of this year. International aviation had been on a growth trajectory, with traffic projected to double in the coming 15 years. As 2020 began, some of the most pressing industry challenges were how to meet the demand for aviation professionals and achieve emission-reduction targets towards environmental sustainability. Aviation has always been a cyclical industry directly and rapidly impacted by downturns in the economy. The industry reported losses in the early 1990s due to the recession and again in 2001 after the 9/11 attacks; in 2003 following the SARS epidemic, and in 2008 linked to the financial crisis. Each of these downturns was followed by a period of economic recovery. Looking specifically at SARS, airlines lost $6 billion in revenues with the outbreak's economic impact having a V-shape where the rapid decline was matched by a speedy economic recovery. Despite the airline industry's cyclical nature it has maintained profitability for the past 10 years, with a profit of $25.9 billion in 2019 despite recent tragedies and challenges, according to IATA. For example, the sector faced the 737 Max accidents in 2018 and 2019, the Ukraine Airlines Flight 752 shot down in Iran, and the emergence of “flygskam” flight shaming air travel due to its emissions. Each of these events impacts passenger confidence in aviation, and many industry experts were bracing for an economic decline as a result. The industry maintaining profitability over the last decade is a testament to its strength and resilience. The COVID-19 pandemic is testing the aviation sector in new ways. The entire industry is being stretched to a breaking point, without interventions, it can not survive the crisis. Assuming travel restrictions are lifted after three months, 2020's passenger demand will be 38 per cent less than 2019, resulting in an impact of USD$ 252 billion according to IATA. Airports are projected to lose $46 billion in 2020, said Airport Council International (ACI). Although previous pandemics were followed by a sharp recovery, they did not cause recessions as COVID-19 might. This has led to three critical questions about the future of international aviation. When will the impacts of COVID-19 subside – and what will society look like when it does? How long will it take for people to have the funds and confidence to begin flying again? What specifically can be done to ensure the industry survives the crisis? How can we innovate during the downturn to craft a stronger future? The most pressing need for aviation is essential financial support through the pandemic, and in the coming months as society faces future waves of the virus. Beyond support to operators, it is critical to recognize that this situation also creates an opportunity to reflect upon and innovate practices within the industry. We will overcome this challenge, and hopefully build a better future. Key priorities during this time should explore how to mobilize Canada's innovation and research infrastructure towards aviation challenges. We have leading researchers in sustainability, cognitive science and engineering, material science, machine learning, automation, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence among other areas. We are in a position to apply Canadian expertise towards aviation innovations, as important elements of our economic recovery strategy. What is certain is that COVID-19 will change the world – what is unknown is how we can learn from this to create a stronger and more resilient future together. https://www.skiesmag.com/news/covid-19-and-aviation-survival-recovery-and-innovation