Canadian Government To Modernize Coast Guard Helicopter Fleet

The Government of Canada today announced a plan to purchase new helicopters for the Canadian Coast Guard that will have a service life of roughly 30 years. The Canadian Coast Guard helicopter project will procure up to 24 helicopters over the next five years to renew the capability of its existing fleet of helicopters. "Helicopter air-support is a crucial component to the delivery of Coast Guard services and the maintenance of public safety,” said Minister Ashfield. “Renewing the Canadian Coast Guard fleet of helicopters will stimulate economic growth in the aerospace industry, as well as create a variety of jobs and business opportunities”. The Canadian Coast Guard’s helicopter fleet supports several programs that contribute to the safety, national security and sovereignty of Canadians. Helicopter missions include everything from flying to remote sites in Canada to support construction and maintenance of Coast Guard communication sites to providing at-sea support for ice monitoring.