14 May 2021: Voyageur Aviation in partnership with General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada, has been awarded the In-Service-Support contract for the Manned Airborne Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance ‘MAISR’) program. The initial in-service support contract is for approximately 8 years. The contract could be extended for over 20 years.
Voyageur and General Dynamics will support the Canadian Armed Forces (‘CAF’) intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance needs, while servicing its newly acquired fleet of three Beechcraft King Air 350ERs and associated mission systems. Together, Voyageur and General Dynamics bring proven aircraft ISS, deployed operations support, material management, aircraft maintenance, airworthiness, and supply chain management experience – all elements that are critical to the successful achievement of the MAISR ISS program.
Joe Randell, President and Chief Executive Officer, Chorus said, “We are pleased to have the opportunity to partner with General Dynamics to deliver world class support to the Canadian Armed Forces. Chorus has a unique suite of integrated regional aviation and special mission solutions which are once again being demonstrated here.“
Scott Tapson, President, Voyageur said, “For almost 20 years, Voyageur has gained expertise in supporting our own special mission and humanitarian air services deployed around the globe. We are delighted to be combining this experience with General Dynamics in supporting the CAF with our collective capabilities.”
David Ibbetson, vice president and general manager of General Dynamics Mission Systems–International said, “General Dynamics has over 70 years of experience working closely with the CAF and welcomes the opportunity to now build on that. We are pleased to work with North Bay-based Voyageur to leverage our combined technical expertise and deep understanding of the ISR mission set, while ensuring MAISR fleet availability and mission success for years to come.”
Due to the long-term nature, and scope of this contract, an office will be set up and staffed at 8 Wing, CFB Trenton. Approximately 40 highly skilled jobs, split between General Dynamics and Voyageur employees, will be created and sustained in Central and Northeastern Ontario.
