De Havilland has acquired manufacturing assets as it expands its footprint in Calgary

Aircraft giant De Havilland has acquired the Calgary-based manufacturing unit of an aircraft parts company, adding to its Western Canadian expansion that officially began two years ago.

De Havilland Aircraft Canada Ltd. company announced Thursday that it has acquired the assets and business of Field Aviation's Calgary-based manufacturing division. Terms of the sale were not made public.

A Calgary aviation consultant said the acquisition strengthens De Havilland's plans to become a major player in Alberta's economy, calling the move “awesome.”

The sale adds to de Havilland's expansion into Calgary, which began in 2022 when it moved its headquarters to the city, reflecting plans to build its new fire station on 1,500 acres in Wheatland County, about 15 kilometers west of Strathmore. De Havilland spokesman Neil Sweeney said the company will welcome more than 100 employees from Field, mostly parts manufacturers.

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