CT142 Dash-8 achieves Initial Operational Capability (IOC) under the Multi-Fleet Air Traffic Management Avionics (MFATMA) project.
On August 18, 2025, the Materiel Group delivered another key capability to the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF): the CT142 Dash-8 avionics upgrades have achieved Initial Operational Capability (IOC) under the Multi-Fleet Air Traffic Management Avionics (MFATMA) project.
These upgrades include:
Traffic Collision Avoidance System II (Version 7.1)
Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast Out transponder
Terrain Awareness Warning System Class A
The modification work was successfully completed by Voyageur Aviation, a Canadian aerospace company located in North Bay, Ontario.
The MFATMA project ensures RCAF aircraft fleets remain interoperable with allies and compliant with evolving civilian and military air traffic regulations worldwide. It addresses avionics upgrades across 8 RCAF fleets, including: CC177 Globemaster III, CP140 Aurora, CC144(604) Challenger, CC150 Polaris, CT142 Dash-8, CF188 Hornet, CH147F Chinook and CC138 Twin Otter.
Congratulations to the MFATMA project team and 402 Squadron for their dedication in achieving this milestone and delivering modernized capabilities to the RCAF.