The Government of Canada has awarded MAS, an L3Harris Technologies company, two contracts totaling about CA$1.1 billion for aircraft fleet sustainment and materiel support. These deals support Canada’s defence goals, such as Arctic sovereignty and allied operations.
A ten-year maintenance contract and a seven-year materiel contract, both extendable to 20 years, will see the MAS team in Mirabel maintain the Royal Canadian Air Force’s nine CC-330 Husky multi-role tanker and transport aircraft. L3Harris already handles mission systems and sustainment for other Canadian military fleets.
The program will create over 60 skilled jobs at new main operating bases: MOB-West at Edmonton International Airport and MOB-East at 8 Wing Trenton. This boosts Canada’s aerospace industry.
Following the Industrial and Technological Benefits Policy, L3Harris commits to reinvesting 100% of the contract value domestically. Efforts include sustainable aviation tech, workforce training, and defence improvements. At least 15% goes to small and medium enterprises in R&D, fostering high-value jobs. L3Harris has operated in Canada for over 60 years as a major defence firm.