The combination of the Dash 8 with the existing Longview Aviation Capital portfolio unites the entire De Havilland product line under the same banner for the first time in decades. The iconic De Havilland name dates back almost one hundred years, and is responsible for some of the most renowned aircraft in aviation history. “We are particularly proud to introduce De Havilland Aircraft of Canada as an operating company and return the De Havilland Canada brand to prominence in the global aerospace industry. In the months ahead we will be investing in the business with the aim of positioning us to better serve our customers.”
We aim to enhance the tradition of excellence around this aircraft by ensuring we continue to evolve to meet the needs of our customers, with a focus on the cost competitiveness of these aircraft across the lifespan, from production to parts and in-service support. “We are thrilled to assume responsibility for this exceptional aircraft program, and welcome the more than 1200 professionals that are joining De Havilland Aircraft of Canada from Bombardier. The Dash 8 joins Longview’s comprehensive portfolio of aircraft programs, including the Twin Otter program and the DHC-1 through DHC-7 series, as well as the former Canadair CL-215, CL-215T, and CL-415 waterbomber aircraft.Ĭommented David Curtis, Chairman, Longview Aviation Capital:
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The launch comes with the formal completion of the transaction through which Longview acquired the entire Dash 8 program including the 100, 200 and 300 series and the in-production Q400 program from Bombardier Inc. Toronto, ON - Longview Aviation Capital Corp., manager of a portfolio of long-term investments in the Canadian aerospace industry, today launched De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited – the trade name of the subsidiary company that will operate the worldwide Dash 8 aircraft business. Victoria, British Columbia, June 3rd, 2019: Iconic aviation brand becomes trade name for global Dash-8 / Q400 aircraft business Update: Bombardier will continue to operate its Global 7500 business jet program at Downsview under lease.ĭe Havilland Aircraft of Canada Returns to the Skies is the family investment vehicle of Sherry Brydson. Longview Aviation Capital has extended the lease until 2023. In 2018, The Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) acquired from Bombardier the Downsview Airport property for approximately US $635 million.Īs part of the sale, Bombardier is to operate from Downsview for a period of up to three years until 2021. Longview Aviation Capital had previously acquired in October 2016, through Viking Aviation Limited, the Amphibious Aircraft program from Bombardier, including transfer of the Type Certificates for the CL-215, CL-215T, CL-415 aircraft and all variants to Viking. (TSX: BBD.B), for approximately $300 million. has closed previously announced acquisition of De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited, and the entire Dash 8 program including the 100, 200 and 300 series and the in-production Q400 program from Bombardier Inc.
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