There had been speculation that some Canadian companies would offer modified versions of Russian-built helicopters such as the Kamov Ka-32 and the Mi-17 KF Kittiwake; however, these bids were not made, chiefly because these types of helicopters were still awaiting Transport Canada certification.
On a laissé entendre que certaines compagnies canadiennes offriraient des versions modifiées d’hélicoptères de fabrication russe, comme le Kamov Ka-32 et le Mi-17KF Kittiwake. Cependant, ces compagnies n’ont pas présenté de soumissions surtout parce que les types d’hélicoptères proposés attendent toujours l’homologation de Transports Canada.