Canada is an aerospace world leader. The Canadian aerospace industry comprises more than 400 firms located in every region of the country. Collectively, these aerospace companies employ more than 80,000 Canadians. Since 1990, Canadian aerospace industry sales have more than doubled, reaching $23.6 billion in 2008.
In addition, the Canadian aerospace industry is the country’s leading advanced technology exporter – Canada exports more than 80 per cent of its aerospace output.
Aerospace companies in Canada are global market leaders in regional aircraft, avionics, business jets, commercial helicopters, aircraft engines, flight simulation, landing gear, and space systems.
They are also globally competitive suppliers of:
- Airframe structural assemblies
- Wing structure assemblies
- Power conversion and distribution systems
- Integrated electronic controls
- Environmental conditioning systems
- Air traffic control and management systems
- Aviation communications systems
- Aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services
Canadian aerospace firms offer innovative solutions backed by sustained investment in research and development, and a highly skilled workforce. As a result, Canada’s aerospace industry is robust and dynamic, with a long history of innovation and success throughout the world.