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The federal government is buying at least 14 Boeing surveillance planes from the United States to replace the aging CP-140 Aurora fleet, cabinet ministers announced Thursday. The deal costs more than $10.3 billion in total, including US$5.9 billion for the jets themselves, and the planes are expected to be delivered in 2026 and 2027.

The federal government has landed on Boeing Co. to replace the militarys aging patrol planes in a multibillion-dollar sole-source deal, closing the door on Quebec-based business jet maker Bombardier Inc., which had been pushing for an open bid.

This forthcoming ultra-long-range jet aims to grab the bizjet speed crown.

Leveraging Signature Aviation’s Book-and-Claim solution, the initiative reduces the annual greenhouse gas emissions associated with fuel in Bombardier’s...

MONTREAL — A parliamentary committee is demanding that Ottawa ensure an open bidding process for new military surveillance planes, rather than a

For the first time, a Canadian electric utility announced plans to ensure sufficient clean electricity will be made available to fully support legal climate objectives.

Canada’s standing committee on national defence wants the federal government to open up competition instead of doing a sole-source contract with Boeing

The House of Commons defence committee passed a motion Thursday that asks the federal government to put out a request for proposals for new military surveillance planes.

The House of Commons defence committee passed a motion Thursday that asks the federal government to put out a request for proposals before it chooses a replacement for the Royal Canadian Air Forces CP-140 Aurora maritime patrol planes set to retire in 2030.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Quebec Premier Francois Legault renewed a July demand to "level the playing field" and launch an open bid.