The Department of National Defense has garnered a well-deserved reputation for being terrible at procurement. Even the simplest replacement of outdated and even dangerous equipment can take years if not decades.
But this week brought a conspicuous exception: The RCAF apparently has no problem making timely purchases when it comes time to replace VIP aircraft, including the jets used to carry the prime minister.
The Department of Defense announced this week that it will be purchasing a pair of used Airbus A330-200 airliners for approximately $133 million. The two jets will replace part of the air force’s fleet of CC-150 Polaris heavy lift aircraft, which include Can Force One, the aircraft used for long-range transport of VIP personnel including the prime minister and the Governor General.
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