The value of this contract is expected to be in excess of C$800 million. Sikorsky has been awarded the contract to deliver the Maritime Helicopter Program to replace the Canadian Forces' fleet of Sea King Helicopters.
L-3 MAS is responsible for ISS set-up and provision of extensive ISS activities. L-3 MAS will ensure a smooth transition from production to in-service support, providing a training facility, as well as management and control of all ISS work in strict accordance with cost, schedule and performance requirements.
In addition, L-3 MAS will support Sikorsky in the development and management of an Accredited Technical Organization, support the DND Weapon System Manager with Fleet Management and Operational Planning, and ensure the H-92 operational availability is maintained throughout its life cycle with the Canadian Forces.
"We are very pleased with this new contract, and we are fully prepared to begin to provide activities in support of Canada's new maritime helicopter fleet," said Sylvain Bedard, president of L-3 MAS. "The H-92 Cyclone is a superior product, and L-3 MAS has a proven ability to provide innovative, cost-effective fleet support solution."
"We believe this will be a successful program for Government, creating new opportunities for Canadian industry and literally decades of new jobs across the country," added Anthony Caputo, corporate vice president and president of L-3 Canada. In addition to L-3 MAS's contribution, L-3 is also offering other products both for the helicopter and the mission system.
L-3 MAS is among Canada's leading providers of aircraft fleet management, product life-cycle extension, support services and aircraft maintenance to government departments and agencies and commercial customers. L-3 MAS employs more than 800 people in operating centers in Canada (Mirabel (QC), Bagotville (QC), Fredericton (NB), Ottawa (ON) and Cold Lake (AB), where it conducts its key business activities of military and commercial aviation services.