As the world’s fifth-largest aerospace industry, Canada’s aerospace sector generates more than $22 billion and exports 80% of its output. Investments of over $2 Billion make the aerospace industry the second largest R&D investor in Canada. Aerospace is responsible for the employment of 160,000 Canadians.
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.