Comments on: Bombardier CEO calls for Canadian Multi-Mission Aircraft tender to consider ‘Canadian-built option’

By: Appaulled

Appaulled — Sat, 27 May 2023 04:21:17 +0000

In reply to Martial Laporte. Still, why not let them make the case? If they cannot, fine but to not even allow them to compete seems wrong.

By: Appaulled

Appaulled — Sat, 27 May 2023 04:19:20 +0000

In reply to Steve. The Bombardier option can be made to be interoperable.

By: Appaulled

Appaulled — Sat, 27 May 2023 04:17:12 +0000

In reply to Roger Beebe. The Liberals criticized the Harper government re the single sourced f35 contract . Is it not fair to demand an open competition especially if a Canadian company consortium can offer a similar product. Awarding this contract might also help strengthen our aero industry and our defence industry by having a proven option to put on the world market.

By: Martial Laporte

Martial Laporte — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 02:05:10 +0000

As much as I like Bombardier, they just want to sell planes and have someone else modify them for their purpose. There is just too much R&D to modify and certify a 6500 or 7500 with a weapons bay and wing pylons for a 2000 lbs class weapon. Canada doesn’t need another orphan aircraft. It needs interoperability with our allies. Do you really want to do this for 10 or 12 planes. Really! The P8 under an FMS is the only Military off the self solution. SAAB already offered the Bombardier/SAAB Swordfish. It didn’t make the cut. If you wanted a Canadian solution, you have started 10 to 15 years ago because that is how long it takes to develop a new weapon system.

By: Ted

Ted — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 21:08:05 +0000

In reply to Roger Beebe. Bombardier is a Canadian company, still.

By: Steve

Steve — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 13:34:20 +0000

Full & Fair? With Industrial Benefits weighing in at 125%, how much more “fair” can Canada become? Interoperability with US/Australia/UK seems
“kinda sorta important.”

By: Layne Larsen

Layne Larsen — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 23:08:49 +0000

A few years ago we turned down a “made in Canada” solution for the new fixed wing SAR aircraft that came from Viking Air–a new version of the Buffalo (much as it had done with its series 400 of the Twin Otter). Instead we traded a proven system for the new Kingfisher which has turned out to be a real pig that we may never be able to bring into full operational capability.
We need a full, fair, open bidding process that at least allows Bombardier to put forward its proposal. If it falls short, so be it…..but don’t dismiss it out of hand.

By: Roger Beebe

Roger Beebe — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 21:03:32 +0000

Boeing parts won’t be a problem. Pushing manufacturing to Quebec is. Is it not (Bombardier ) foreign-owned? Sole source contracts are Ok, especially considering how long it takes Canada to buy something. Mainly due to finding work for Quebec base industries. Regards

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 17:50:55 +0000

Thank you Brian. I agree with your comments. I strongly agree that a full, fair and transparent bidding process needs to take place for this contract.

By: Brian Carlson

Brian Carlson — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 23:15:58 +0000

I suspect that Boeing, (let’s not forget the Bombardier C Series – Boeing dispute) knowing full well that Bombardier has the effective and real ability to configure a 6500 or a 7500 for that matter, into a competitive bid for this contract, preemptively, if there is any truth to their line shut down assertions .. advised Minister Anand that their P-8 production line is on the verge of shutting down if Canada doesn’t soon step up… Just saying. I think a full, fair and transparent bidding process needs to take place for this contact. My concerns is Boeings ability to service this contract for parts and services decades down the road when their P-8 line eventually does close permanently.