Driven by a newly modernized production line, Super Hornet offers Canada the most efficient and affordable means of transitioning operations from existing Classic Hornets to a new platform.

Selection of the Super Hornet will allow the RCAF to leverage existing the Classic Hornets’ physical and intellectual infrastructure, significantly reducing aircrew and maintenance training requirements and achieving compatibility with the existing RCAF ground infrastructure and air refueling tankers – all of which results in a low-risk transition to operation of Canada's newest fighter. The F-35 in comparison “continues to face operational testing delays,” as outlined in a 2021 General Accountability Office report.

Injects approximately CAD 61 billion into Canada’s economy
Results in 250,000 high-paying jobs across Canada
Represents a commitment to 100% Industrial and Technological Benefits obligation measured in Canadian Content Value

Boeing has been a partner to Canada for more than 100 years, and has been delivering on its commitments since the beginning.

For the Future Fighter Capability Project (FFCP), Boeing has committed to 100% Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) obligation measured in Canadian Content Value that will provide guaranteed work packages to Canadian companies of all sizes and specialties, in all locations, on programs in both Boeing’s defence and commercial businesses.

In fact, in a recent study conducted by Canadian research firm Doyletech Corporation, it was found that if selected, Boeing and its Hornet Industry Team partners – General Electric, Northrop Grumman and Raytheon – would deliver approximately 250,000 high-paying jobs and $61 billion to Canada’s economy over the life of the program. This is work that will be placed in Canada and stay in Canada. In contrast, an F-35 selection by Canada would likely generate only approximately 150,000 jobs and impact GDP by only about $17 billion over the life of the program, according to a Skies Mag article citing Lockheed Martin. A Boeing selection, therefore, will deliver 100,000 more jobs and three times the economic benefits than a Lockheed Martin selection.

Through its industrial engagement plan, Boeing will help enable long-term sustainable growth and opportunities for Canadian industry through innovation and technology, enhanced global competitiveness, continued supplier development, and expanded export opportunities. This long-term approach is more advantageous for Canadian industry as it provides more meaningful opportunities across the aerospace and defence industry versus what final assembly of the aircraft would be able to offer.

For the FFCP, Boeing has already partnered with trusted Canadian industry entities, such as CAE, L3Harris Technologies, GE Canada, Peraton, Magellan Aerospace and Raytheon Canada Limited, to provide direct, in-country sustainment and training products and services to support Super Hornet throughout its lifecycle.

The selection of the proven, highly capable, cost-effective Super Hornet, coupled with our robust industry plan which will bring real, guaranteed jobs to companies all across Canada is what will make us the partner of choice for the next 100 years.

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