Cascade Aerospace
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Cascade Aerospace Inc. of Abbotsford, British Columbia
, Canada
is a privately-held Canadian specialty aerospace
and defence contractor focused on providing long-term integrated aircraft support programs for Original Equipment Manufacturers
(OEMs), military, government and commercial customers. Cascade Aerospace is a member of the Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC).
, in Abbotsford, British Columbia
, Canada
. The facility was built in 2000 and is designed and equipped to accommodate eight narrow-body aircraft
.
Conair's initial focus was aerial forest fire control. The experience acquired in developing specialty aviation products and operating and maintaining a fleet of 90 aircraft gave Conair the expertise required to offer third-party maintenance and modifications. That expertise inspired a more expansive vision. By 1993, Marsden, forward thinking about aviation - envisioned a new enterprise dedicated to providing third-party maintenance. That vision became a reality when Conair moved into a new, state-of-the-art, 230000 square feet (21,367.7 m²) facility in December 2000. In spring 2001, the third-party maintenance division became a separate company with a new name: Cascade Aerospace.
The passion and foresight that the founders brought to Cascade attracted other skilled and dedicated people to the company. The leadership team continued to diversify the company - entering into the military realm in 2005 when the company won its first contract with Canada's Department of National Defence
for the total fleet management of Canada's fleet of Lockheed C-130 Hercules tactical airlift aircraft. Today, Cascade Aerospace offers its services and products to aircraft operators around the world, and is partnered with some of the most respected OEMs in the global aerospace business.
Abbotsford, British Columbia
Abbotsford is a Canadian city located in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, adjacent to Greater Vancouver. It is the fifth largest municipality in British Columbia, home to 123,864 people . Its Census Metropolitan Area, which includes the District of Mission, is the 23rd largest in Canada,...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
is a privately-held Canadian specialty aerospace
Aerospace manufacturer
An aerospace manufacturer is a company or individual involved in the various aspects of designing, building, testing, selling, and maintaining aircraft, aircraft parts, missiles, rockets, and/or spacecraft....
and defence contractor focused on providing long-term integrated aircraft support programs for Original Equipment Manufacturers
Original Equipment Manufacturer
An original equipment manufacturer, or OEM, manufactures products or components that are purchased by a company and retailed under that purchasing company's brand name. OEM refers to the company that originally manufactured the product. When referring to automotive parts, OEM designates a...
(OEMs), military, government and commercial customers. Cascade Aerospace is a member of the Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC).
Facility
Cascade Aerospace is headquartered in a 230000 square feet (21,367.7 m²) facility at the Abbotsford International AirportAbbotsford International Airport
Abbotsford International Airport is located in the City of Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada, southwest of the city centre.The airport is classified as an airport of entry by NAV CANADA and is staffed by the Canada Border Services Agency...
, in Abbotsford, British Columbia
Abbotsford, British Columbia
Abbotsford is a Canadian city located in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, adjacent to Greater Vancouver. It is the fifth largest municipality in British Columbia, home to 123,864 people . Its Census Metropolitan Area, which includes the District of Mission, is the 23rd largest in Canada,...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. The facility was built in 2000 and is designed and equipped to accommodate eight narrow-body aircraft
Narrow-body aircraft
A narrow-body aircraft is an airliner with a fuselage aircraft cabin width typically of 3 to 4 metres , and airline seat arranged 2 to 6 abreast along a single aisle...
.
History
Cascade Aerospace Inc. began as a vision to build a world-class airplane repair station. The dream that inspired the vision began with Barry Marsden, Cascade's founder who got his pilot's license at 17 and thus began a life-long relationship with machines that fly. Marsden's love of flying led him to co-found Conair Group, a specialty aviation services firm, in 1969.Conair's initial focus was aerial forest fire control. The experience acquired in developing specialty aviation products and operating and maintaining a fleet of 90 aircraft gave Conair the expertise required to offer third-party maintenance and modifications. That expertise inspired a more expansive vision. By 1993, Marsden, forward thinking about aviation - envisioned a new enterprise dedicated to providing third-party maintenance. That vision became a reality when Conair moved into a new, state-of-the-art, 230000 square feet (21,367.7 m²) facility in December 2000. In spring 2001, the third-party maintenance division became a separate company with a new name: Cascade Aerospace.
The passion and foresight that the founders brought to Cascade attracted other skilled and dedicated people to the company. The leadership team continued to diversify the company - entering into the military realm in 2005 when the company won its first contract with Canada's Department of National Defence
Department of National Defence (Canada)
The Department of National Defence , frequently referred to by its acronym DND, is the department within the government of Canada with responsibility for all matters concerning the defence of Canada...
for the total fleet management of Canada's fleet of Lockheed C-130 Hercules tactical airlift aircraft. Today, Cascade Aerospace offers its services and products to aircraft operators around the world, and is partnered with some of the most respected OEMs in the global aerospace business.
Aircraft Types
- Lockheed MartinLockheed MartinLockheed Martin is an American global aerospace, defense, security, and advanced technology company with worldwide interests. It was formed by the merger of Lockheed Corporation with Martin Marietta in March 1995. It is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, in the Washington Metropolitan Area....
C-130, L-382 and L-100 Hercules and C-130J Super Hercules aircraft - Boeing 737Boeing 737The Boeing 737 is a short- to medium-range, twin-engine narrow-body jet airliner. Originally developed as a shorter, lower-cost twin-engine airliner derived from Boeing's 707 and 727, the 737 has developed into a family of nine passenger models with a capacity of 85 to 215 passengers...
and Boeing 757Boeing 757The Boeing 757 is a mid-size, narrow-body twin-engine jet airliner manufactured by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. Passenger versions of the twinjet have a capacity of 186 to 289 persons and a maximum range of , depending on variant and cabin configuration... - Bombardier Q400, Dash 8 series, CRJ 100/200 regional aircraft and CL-215 and CL-215T water scooper aircraft
External links
- Cascade Aerospace Inc. company web site
- Abbotsford News - Canadian Prime Minister, Stephen HarperStephen HarperStephen Joseph Harper is the 22nd and current Prime Minister of Canada and leader of the Conservative Party. Harper became prime minister when his party formed a minority government after the 2006 federal election...
, speaks at Cascade Aerospace