A Burnaby manufacturer has been awarded a contract with Boeing to help build helicopters for military missions, from counter-terrorism efforts to medical evacuation.
Weatherhhaven is a re-deployable shelter systems provider that will work with Boeing to modify special equipment shelters for 15 of Canada's CH-147F helicopters.
"We are delighted to be working with Boeing to provide this important service to the Canadian military," said Ray Castelli, Weahterhaven CEO, in a media release. "This is further proof that Canadian manufacturers have both the talent and design excellence to provide cutting-edge products for the aerospace and military markets."
The CH-147F medium-to-heavy lift helicopters are used in multi-mission military operations domestically and abroad. The fleet will be based out of the Canadian Forces Base Petawawa in Ontario.
"The CH-147F missions may include air mobile operations, special operations, casualty evacuation, tactical transport, medical evacuation, logistical transport, aid to civil power, counter-drug operations, counter-terrorism operations, humanitarian assistance and peace-keeping support," according to the media release. "The helicopters - and Weatherhaven's shelter systems - will operate in extremes of weather on deployed operations throughout the world during day and night conditions."
Boeing was awarded a contract for 15 helicopters by the Canadian government in 2009, and deliveries are expected to begin this year.
Weatherhaven was founded in 1981 and has offices worldwide. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and installs shelter systems for commercial, military and medical applications.
For more information, visit www.weatherhaven.com.
