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The De Havilland Aircraft Company Limited, established in 1928 in Britain, has a long history of producing iconic aircraft like the Moth biplane, Fox Moth, Mosquito multirole aircraft, and the Comet jet. The Canadian government privatized the company in the early 1980s, eventually selling it to Boeing. After incurring significant losses exceeding $636 million over five years, Boeing sold it to Bombardier Aerospace in 1992. This acquisition led to the formation of de Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (DHC), which now owns the rights to its name and products.
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited is known for manufacturing various aircraft models such as the Dash 8 series, DHC-6 Twin Otter, and DHC-515 Firefighter. The company has delivered more than 5,000 aircraft globally. A spokesperson for DHC stated: "Over generations, the company evolved to lead Canadian aerospace innovation by designing and delivering over 5,000 aircraft that access remote communities, deliver aid and cargo, save lives, and safeguard communities the world over."
In September 2022, DHC announced plans for a new manufacturing facility in Wheatland County, Alberta. Named De Havilland Field, this facility aims to consolidate production operations under one roof starting in 2025.
