Voyageur becomes the first Canadian customer for the U030 Flexrotor
Airbus Helicopters has signed its first Canadian sales agreement for the U030 Flexrotor uncrewed aerial system (UAS), with Voyageur Aviation becoming the launch customer for the platform in Canada.
The agreement was announced during the Farnborough International Airshow on 21 July 2026 and marks another step in Airbus’ efforts to expand its presence in Canada’s defence and surveillance market.
Agreement builds on earlier defence cooperation
The purchase follows the memorandum of understanding signed by Airbus (EU:AIR) and Voyageur during the CANSEC defence exhibition in May 2026. That agreement established a framework for cooperation in support of Canada’s evolving defence requirements.
The latest contract moves the partnership into its next phase by bringing the U030 Flexrotor platform to the Canadian market.
U030 Flexrotor designed for long-endurance surveillance missions
The U030 Flexrotor is a tactical vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) uncrewed aircraft developed for intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) missions.
The aircraft has a maximum take-off weight of 25 kilograms and can remain airborne for more than 12 hours. It is capable of fully autonomous launch and recovery from a compact 3.7-metre by 3.7-metre operating area, both on land and at sea.
“This purchase represents a significant advancement in Voyageur’s ISR strategy and an important first for the Canadian market,” said Cory Cousineau, President of Voyageur.
Dwayne Charette, President of Airbus Helicopters in Canada, said the agreement reflects “Airbus’ commitment to delivering next-generation tactical capabilities to the region.”
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