Volatus Aerospace has selected FDC Aero Composites to manufacture the composite airframes and dedicated production tooling for its V-100 uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) program. Announced on November 3, 2026, the agreement brings specialized composite engineering and manufacturing capabilities into the Canadian aerospace and defence program.
Under the engagement, FDC Aero will produce the V-100's fuselage, wings and tail structures, together with the tooling required to manufacture these components. The Québec-based manufacturer will deliver the structures and tooling to Volatus's facility in Mirabel, Québec, with delivery expected in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Based in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec, FDC Aero specializes in the engineering and manufacture of advanced composite structures for the aerospace, defence and rail industries. Its integrated capabilities cover tooling and mould fabrication, CNC machining, autoclave and oven curing, component integration, decorative film application and painting. The company supports programs from initial product development through series production and final assembly.
The agreement allows FDC Aero to apply its composite manufacturing expertise to an uncrewed aircraft platform while expanding its involvement in the drone sector. The dedicated production tooling is also intended to support consistent and repeatable manufacturing as the V-100 program advances.
“Volatus is an ideal partner for FDC,” said Eric Parent, CEO of FDC. “This engagement allows us to apply our composite engineering and manufacturing expertise to a Canadian uncrewed aircraft program with opportunities for future growth. Our focus is on delivering quality airframe structures and the tooling needed to support consistent, repeatable manufacturing as the program advances.”
For Volatus, the partnership strengthens its domestic supplier network as it develops the manufacturing infrastructure for the V-100 at Mirabel. The company is expanding its industrial capacity and supplier base to support Canadian production of uncrewed and autonomous systems for defence, security and other mission-critical applications.
“Building an aircraft in Canada means building the ecosystem around it here as well,” said Luc Masse, Executive Vice President of Volatus. “FDC adds specialized composite manufacturing expertise to the V-100 program and strengthens our Canadian supplier base. This work supports our progress toward manufacturing readiness and complements the capabilities we continue to expand at Mirabel.”
The collaboration forms part of Volatus's broader effort to establish a domestic aerospace manufacturing ecosystem around its uncrewed aircraft programs. The current agreement covers the composite airframe structures and associated production tooling; the companies have not specified the composite material grades or manufacturing processes selected for the V-100 components.
Source: Volatus Aerospace | News
