The Canadian government has placed a $400 million order with Bombardier for six Global 6500s with the first aircraft expected by summer 2027.
On December 12, 2025, Bombardier confirmed that the new aircraft will join the Canadian Air Force to perform worldwide utility flights and support missions such as aeromedical evacuations, disaster relief, humanitarian aid and national security operations.
This order is valued for Bombardier at approximately $400 million based on the current list price for the Global 6500 aircraft and the cost of military modifications.
The six Global 6500s will be assembled in the Greater Toronto Area which supports more than 2,000 workers and completed in Greater Montreal.
“The Global 6500 aircraft is a world-class, made-in-Canada product with the versatility to perform multiple missions, making it the go-to solution for governments around the world. Today, the more than 12,000 Canadians who work at Bombardier can take great pride in knowing that this aircraft will now serve their country,” said Éric Martel, President and CEO of Bombardier at a signing ceremony on December 12, 2025.
We are proud that Canada 🇨🇦 is investing in Canadian #aerospace capabilities with six #Global6500 multi-role aircraft that will join @RCAF_ARC to support national security operations, including aeromedical evacuations and disaster relief. #BombardierDefense@FuhrMP… pic.twitter.com/XeUphTEgmH
— Bombardier (@Bombardier) December 13, 2025
Other missions for the new aircraft could include Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) and Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C)
“The award of this contract to purchase the Global 6500 under the Defence Investment Agency is a turning point in how Canada equips its military. By streamlining processes and cutting red tape, the Defence Investment Agency is accelerating the delivery of the versatile capabilities the Royal Canadian Air Force needs,” said Stephen Fuhr, Secretary of State for Defence Procurement.
He added: “Canada has a world-class aerospace industry, and this investment will harness that strength to create good-paying jobs, drive innovation, and bolster our security.”
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Canadian entrepreneur and longtime Bombardier customer Patrick Dovigi took ownership of his brand-new private jet at special event at the Aircraft Assembly Centre in Mississauga, Ontario.
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