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233:, RCAF designation CC-130H(T), for tactical air-to-air refuelling but is limited when deploying CF-18s overseas, as they are better served by a strategic air-to-air refuelling platform. As a result of the CC-150's MRTT conversion, Canada regained its strategic air-to-air refuelling capability, lost when the final tanker-configured CC-137s were retired in 1997 (13703 & 13704 were modified with Beech refuelling kits in mid-1972 in support of the CF-5 tactical fighter).
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In recent years, various mechanical problems have occurred. In
October 2016, a flap issue forced the aircraft to return to Ottawa 30 minutes after takeoff while Trudeau was en route to Belgium to sign the Canada Europe free trade deal. In March 2018, Prime Minister Trudeau's trip to India was delayed
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December 2019, the VIP CC-150 suffered significant structural damage to the nose and right engine cowling. While being towed by contracted personnel at CFB Trenton, it rolled into the back wall of a hangar. The aircraft was scheduled to remain out of service until August 2020, but the grounding
252:; it is more flexible because of the large cabin, offering good capacity for cargo, troop transport, VIP transport or other uses, but lacks the oversize cargo capacity and ability to operate from austere locations. The Canadian Armed Forces rely on other heavy lift cargo aircraft (such as the
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held office, was politically controversial. The $ 56 million in upgrades ($ 3 million of that went towards a private compartment with a dining room, entertainment area, fold-out beds and a shower) were criticized as a needless extravagance during a time of government budgetary challenges by
349:". Chrétien became Prime Minister soon thereafter and tried and failed to sell the aircraft; he refused to use the CC-150 during his ensuing 11 years in office. The interior was downgraded to a smaller, less lavish VIP cabin and the aircraft offered limited communications capability.
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had repeatedly requested that the VIP-configured CC-150, aircraft #01, be repainted from the gun-metal military paint scheme it shared with the other CC-150s to a specialized paint scheme. The
Department of National Defence, including Minister
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Canadian Airlines in 2000, and through a series of subsequent corporate restructurings, spawned the CC-150 service contract to Air Canada Technical Services (ACTS), then
214:(MRTT) program. The Polaris tankers are capable of ferrying a flight of four CF-18 Hornets non-stop across the Atlantic Ocean, off-loading 80,000 pounds of fuel to the receiving aircraft over a 2,500
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Subsequent refits to and from use as a troop transport resulted in much of the VIP amenities being downgraded. The CC-150 returned to use as official transport for the prime minister under
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Government of Canada began an effort to replace all five CC-150 Polaris aircraft. The replacement tender is expected to cost US$ 5 billion. Early bid candidates included the
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September 2023, Trudeau's return from the G20 summit in India was postponed due to "technical issues" with the aircraft. Another CC-150 was sent from CFB Trenton to pick up Trudeau.
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On July 22, 2023, the CC-150 15003 suffered severe damage to its tail in a rollaway collision with a French Air Force Airbus A400M parked nearby. In
November 2023, the
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made the decision to scrap the aircraft in Guam, where it has been parked since the accident occurred. Repair costs were estimated between $ 7.9 and $ 28.5 million.
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818:"QUESTIONS ABOUT THE AIR FORCE'S CC-150 TANKERS | Ottawa Citizen"
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976:"Prime minister's aircraft grounded after hangar accident"
1108:"Airbus A330 MRTT cleared to pursue Canadian tanker deal"
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Government of Canada, National Defence (10 April 2013).
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fighter jets enforcing the no-fly zone over Libya under
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1011:"Trudeau is stuck in India thanks to broken airplane"
852:"L-3 MAS to maintain Canadian Polaris aircraft fleet"
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Stephen Harper’s jet makeover slammed by opposition
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Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era
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1114:. DVV Media International Limited
1029:"Replacement Plane Polaris India"
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816:Pugliese, David (15 April 2009).
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