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grteM to CanadaPolitics · 2 years ago

Airbus to replace aging RCAF Polaris fleet | Winnipeg Free Press

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grteM to CanadaPolitics · 2 years ago
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OTTAWA – The federal government has signed a $3.6-billion contract with European aviation company Airbus to replace its aging Polaris transport planes, one of which is used by high-ranking gover...

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    Hmm seems to be based on the a330 and has refueling capabilities. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airbus_CC-330_Husky

    Probably a worthwhile upgrade given the old Polaris planes were from Wardair (if anyone rembers that airline) so they are probably due for a stupid level of maintenance to keep airborne. Hmm Originally delivered in 1986 according to https://djvaviationstories.wordpress.com/2022/04/19/the-canadian-prime-ministers-aircraft/

    Also husky isn’t a terrible name for a transport.

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