Calgary-based aerospace company awarded $211M CF-18 fighter jet contract
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Aerospace and defence company, Arcfield Canada Corp., which is headquartered in Calgary, is being awarded a contract up to $211M by the Department of National Defence (DND) to support Canada’s fleet of CF-18 fighter jets.
Aerospace and defence company, Arcfield Canada Corp., which is headquartered in Calgary, is being awarded a contract up to $211M by the Department of National Defence (DND) to support Canada’s fleet of CF-18 fighter jets.
The company is hosting a ceremony Thursday at its location in northeast Calgary, which will include Calgary-Skyview MP George Chahal, Calgary mayor Jyoti Gondek, members of the military and some business partners.
Arcfield has worked with Canada’s Armed Forces and the Royal Canada Air Force (RCAF) for more than 30 years, serving as the contractor for the CF-18 Avionics Optimized Weapon System Support program, providing in-service support, logistics, and repairs to the fight jets.
“Through this contract, Arcfield Canada will continue to help sustain Canada’s fleet of CF-18 fighters,” the Government of Canada said in a news release.
“In particular, Arcfield Canada will continue to support the CF-18 fleet’s Avionics weapons systems, supply parts as needed, and provide end-to-end supply chain services.”
The project will support skilled jobs in Calgary and economic development for Alberta and Canada, according to the government.
The contract will create or sustain 370 high-skilled jobs annually for the Canadian industry and partners, and input $41 million each year into Canada’s GDP over a 10-year period.
