Boeing may shutting down production of the C-17 long-range airlifter due to a shortage of orders. The company has taken the first step by cancelling parts orders with its supply chain.
Based on the Conservative Party's defence platform - reportedly drawn up by retired general and former defence industry lobbyist Gordon O'Connor before he was appointed Minister of National Defence - Canada is buying four of the massive aircraft at a cost of $1.8 billion plus an additional $1.6 billion.
Canada's order won't be affected by the Boeing decision, unless the country were to try and buy more C-17s.