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De Havilland Canada Will Continue to Meet All Customer Needs Despite Strike Action; Reiterates Need to Transform Business to Operating Realities

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

De Havilland Canada has been working closely with Union leaders for several weeks to negotiate a new collective bargaining agreement ("CBA") that benefits all parties.

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  • De Havilland Canada has been working closely with Union leaders for several weeks to negotiate a new collective bargaining agreement ("CBA") that benefits all parties.
  • De Havilland Canada is eager to collaborate with the Union as we chart a sustainable long-term future for aircraft manufacturing and the skilled employment it supports.
  • In the meantime, the Company has comprehensive contingency plans in place in order to continue to meet all customer requirements.
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    De Havilland, Dash 8, Dash 8-100/200/300 and Dash 8-400 are trademarks of De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited.

Bargaining set to resume between Unifor, Bombardier and De Havilland

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021

TORONTO, July 20, 2021 /CNW/ - Unifor is preparing to return to the bargaining table this week, ahead of a July 27 strike deadline, as talks are set to resume between the union, Bombardier Aerospace and De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (DHC).

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  • TORONTO, July 20, 2021 /CNW/ - Unifor is preparing to return to the bargaining table this week, ahead of a July 27 strike deadline, as talks are set to resume between the union, Bombardier Aerospace and De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (DHC).
  • Unifor Local 112 and Local 673 members at the Downsview plant currently manufacture the Global series business aircraft for Bombardier Aerospace and until recently, manufactured the Dash 8 turboprop aircraft for De Havilland Canada.
  • Approximately 1,500 Bombardier workers and 700 De Havilland workers are currently represented by Unifor Local 112 and Local 673 at the plant.
  • Key issues in the negotiations with Bombardier are workers' pensions, use of contractors and erosion of bargaining unit work.

Ravn Alaska Commences Cabin Disinfection Procedures on Dash 8 Aircraft with Autonomous UVC Disinfecting Robot Manufactured by aero hygenx

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Thursday, May 27, 2021

Ravn Alaska, which operates 10 Dash 8-100 aircraft manufactured by De Havilland Canada, is one of the first airlinesto utilize the robot on regional aircraft.

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  • Ravn Alaska, which operates 10 Dash 8-100 aircraft manufactured by De Havilland Canada, is one of the first airlinesto utilize the robot on regional aircraft.
  • aero hygenx is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, where it has developed and manufactures its revolutionary autonomous UVC robot called RAY.
  • www.aerohygenx.com
    De Havilland Canada's portfolio includes support to the worldwide fleet of Dash 8 Series aircraft (Dash 8-100/200/300/400 aircraft), as well as production and sales of the Dash 8-400 aircraft.
  • https://dehavilland.com
    De Havilland, Dash 8, Dash 8-100/200/300 and Dash 8-400 are trademarks of De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited.

RAY the Autonomous UVC Disinfecting Robot Manufactured by aero hygenx Enters Service on Hydro-Québec Dash 8 Aircraft

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021

In collaboration with De Havilland Canada, RAY has been optimized for use on the Dash 8 Series aircraft.

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  • In collaboration with De Havilland Canada, RAY has been optimized for use on the Dash 8 Series aircraft.
  • www.hydroquebec.com/
    aero hygenx is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, where it has developed and manufactures its revolutionary autonomous UVC robot called RAY.
  • www.aerohygenx.com
    De Havilland Canada's portfolio includes support to the worldwide fleet of Dash 8 Series aircraft (Dash 8-100/200/300/400 aircraft), as well as production and sales of the Dash 8-400 aircraft.
  • https://dehavilland.com
    De Havilland, Dash 8, Dash 8-100/200/300 and Dash 8-400 are trademarks of De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited.

EMBRAER S.A.: Embraer welcomes the decision of the Brazilian government to launch negotiations on subsidies in the aeronautic sector

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Thursday, February 18, 2021

SO PAULO, Feb. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Embraer welcomes the Brazilian Government's decisions to withdraw its ongoing World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute with Canada regarding aeronautical subsidies and to launch negotiations on more effective disciplines to regulate government support in the Commercial Aviation segment.

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  • SO PAULO, Feb. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Embraer welcomes the Brazilian Government's decisions to withdraw its ongoing World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute with Canada regarding aeronautical subsidies and to launch negotiations on more effective disciplines to regulate government support in the Commercial Aviation segment.
  • At the WTO, Brazil challenged more than USD 3 billion in illegal subsidies that the Governments of Canada and Quebec provided to Bombardier for the launch, development and production of the C-Series program.
  • These subsidies distorted the conditions of competition in the global market for commercial aircraft, causing serious prejudice to Embraer, in clear violation of WTO rules.
  • Although Brazil has a strong case, the WTO dispute became ineffective to address the Canadian subsidies and to remedy the distortions generated in the market.

De Havilland Canada Chooses IFS to Integrate its Value Chain

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Wednesday, October 7, 2020

TORONTO and CHICAGO, Oct. 7, 2020 /CNW/ -De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (De Havilland Canada) is rationalizing its application landscape and replacing 300+ legacy business applications with an extended enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform from IFS.

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  • TORONTO and CHICAGO, Oct. 7, 2020 /CNW/ -De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (De Havilland Canada) is rationalizing its application landscape and replacing 300+ legacy business applications with an extended enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform from IFS.
  • "We chose IFS because of its impressive qualifications in the global aerospace and defense sector as well as the comprehensive nature of its technology," said Anca Preda, Vice President, Information Technology, De Havilland Canada.
  • This is a significant investment by De Havilland Canada that will help us increase efficiency and effectiveness while offering even more value to our customers."
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    De Havilland, Dash 8, Dash 8-100/200/300 and Dash 8-400 are trademarks of De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited.

De Havilland Canada Recognizes Operators of Dash 8 Series Aircraft for Outstanding Performance

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Thursday, June 25, 2020

TORONTO, June 25, 2020 /CNW/ -De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited ("De Havilland Canada") announced today the recipients of the company's 2019 Airline Reliability Awards.

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  • TORONTO, June 25, 2020 /CNW/ -De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited ("De Havilland Canada") announced today the recipients of the company's 2019 Airline Reliability Awards.
  • The Awards recognize operators of Dash 8 Series turboprops who achieve the highest rates of dispatch reliability.
  • De Havilland Canada's portfolio includes support to the worldwide fleet of Dash 8-100/200/300/400 aircraft, as well as production and sales of the Dash 8-400 aircraft.
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    De Havilland, Dash 8, Dash 8-100/200/300 and Dash 8-400 are trademarks of De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited.

De Havilland Canada Launches Simplified Package Freighter Conversions for Dash 8-100/200 and Dash 8-300 Aircraft

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Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Conversion approvals by Transport Canada follow a similar, recently announced approval for the Dash 8-400 aircraft

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  • Conversion approvals by Transport Canada follow a similar, recently announced approval for the Dash 8-400 aircraft
    TORONTO, May 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited ("De Havilland Canada") announced today that Transport Canada has approved the conversion of Dash 8-100/200 and Dash 8-300 aircraft into Simplified Package Freighters in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • 748 Air Services (K) Ltd has also ordered the Simplified Package Freighter Service Bulletin and conversion kits for their three Dash 8-400 aircraft.
  • De Havilland Canada's portfolio includes support to the worldwide fleet of Dash 8-100/200/300/400 aircraft, as well as production and sales of the Dash 8-400 aircraft.
  • https://dehavilland.com
    De Havilland, Dash 8, Dash 8-100/200/300 and Dash 8-400 are trademarks of De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited.

Jazz Aviation to be First Operator of Dash 8-400 Aircraft Simplified Package Freighter Developed by De Havilland Canada

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Thursday, April 23, 2020

TORONTO, April 23, 2020 /CNW/ -De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited ("De Havilland Canada") and Jazz Aviation LP ("Jazz") announced today that Jazz will be the first operator for the recently approved Dash 8-400 Simplified Package Freighter.

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  • TORONTO, April 23, 2020 /CNW/ -De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited ("De Havilland Canada") and Jazz Aviation LP ("Jazz") announced today that Jazz will be the first operator for the recently approved Dash 8-400 Simplified Package Freighter.
  • De Havilland Canada will be the exclusive supplier of all future Dash 8-400 aircraft Simplified Package Freighter modifications for Jazz's fleet.
  • "We are delighted to be the first operator for the Dash 8-400 Simplified Package Freighter and congratulate De Havilland Canada and Transport Canada on offering this sound solution," said Randolph deGooyer, President, Jazz Aviation LP.
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    De Havilland, De Havilland Component Solutions, Dash 8, Dash 8-100/200/300 and Dash 8-400 are trademarks of De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited.

De Havilland Canada Enhances Support to Operators of Dash 8-400 Aircraft with the Addition of Falcon Aviation Services to its Network of Authorized Service Facilities

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Saturday, November 16, 2019

Under the agreement, Falcon is appointed as a De Havilland Canada Authorized Service Facility (ASF) and will offer heavy check maintenance services from its facilities in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

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  • Under the agreement, Falcon is appointed as a De Havilland Canada Authorized Service Facility (ASF) and will offer heavy check maintenance services from its facilities in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
  • Known for its specialization in business aviation services, charter and aircraft management, Falcon is expanding its MRO portfolio to include base maintenance support for the Dash 8-400 aircraft.
  • The company operates three Dash 8-400 aircraft and provides MRO support to five Dash 8-400 aircraft that are in service with Qazaq Air in Kazakhstan.
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    De Havilland, Dash 8, Dash 8-100/200/300 and Dash 8-400 are trademarks of De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited.