The Government of Canada has awarded MAS, an L3Harris Technologies company, two contracts with an initial combined value of approximately CA$1.1 billion to provide aircraft fleet sustainment and materiel support. The awards align with Canada’s defence priorities, including Arctic sovereignty and support for allied operations.
Under a ten-year maintenance contract and a seven-year materiel contract—both with options to extend to 20 years—the MAS team based in Mirabel will support the Royal Canadian Air Force’s fleet of nine CC-330 Husky multi-role tanker and transport aircraft. L3Harris already provides mission systems and sustainment services for several of Canada’s military aircraft fleets.
The programme is expected to create more than 60 highly skilled roles to support newly established main operating bases at Edmonton International Airport (MOB-West) and 8 Wing Trenton (MOB-East), contributing to the growth of Canada’s aerospace sector.
In line with Canada’s Industrial and Technological Benefits Policy, L3Harris will reinvest 100% of the contract value into the domestic economy, supporting advances in sustainable aviation technologies, workforce development and enhanced national defence capabilities.
The company will also engage local suppliers, with at least 15% of the programme allocated to small and medium-sized enterprises focused on research and development, helping to generate high-value employment.
L3Harris, one of Canada’s largest defence and security companies, has maintained a presence in the country for more than 60 years.
