Magellan Aerospace

Magellan Aerospace is a global aerospace company that designs and manufactures complex aerostructure and aeroengine assemblies and components for aerospace markets, advanced proprietary products for military and space markets, and provides engine and component repair and overhaul services worldwide.

Magellan’s operations are organized into key business groups:

Aeroengines

  • Critical engine components and assemblies
  • Rotating and static assemblies
  • Commercial and military

Aerostructures

  • Machined, composite, sheet metal structures and integrated mechanical assemblies
  • Subsystem integration including design, development, test, qualification
  • Kitted and finished assemblies

Sand Castings

  • 3D core printing
  • Advanced non-gravity pouring
  • Digital radiography
  • Complex aluminum and magnesium castings

Repair and Overhaul

  • Complete aircraft engine and component maintenance, repair and overhaul
  • In-service support
  • Aftermarket support

Specialty Products

  • Wire Strike Protection System® (WSPS®)
  • Small satellites and satellite buses
  • Space payloads and hardware
  • Assembly, integration and test (AIT)
  • Sub-orbital launch vehicles
  • In-house design engineering, systems integration and program management

3,500 employees

Other Locations: North America; Europe; India

Products & Services: Aircraft Structures & Sub-assembly; Castings & Forgings; Component Manufacturing & Processing; Composites & Plastics; Exhaust Systems & Components; Landing Gear Systems & Components; Machining; Satellites, Satellite Systems, Components & Software; Sounding Rockets; Turbofan Engines; Weapons Systems; Wire Strike Protection Systems

Marinvent Corporation

Founded in 1983 for the purpose of conducting aerospace research and development. The company now focuses on helping customers bring products to market efficiently and reducing program risk. Marinvent is headquartered around Montreal, one of the largest aerospace centres in the world.

In 2016 Marinvent created 3C, Canada’s first Independent flight test and certification DAO. 3C now undertakes all certification services previously supplied by Marinvent. A strategic partnership with Marinvent supplying equipment, engineering and tools.

<10 employees

Products & Services: Aerial Application Systems & Components; Certification Services; Cockpit Display Systems; Collision Avoidance & Warning Systems; Contract Engineering & Technical Personnel; Contract R & D; Engineering; Engineering & Management Support; Environmental Systems & Components; Ice Protection Systems & Components; Learning Management Systems; Navigation Aids; Sensors; Software Design & Development; Systems Integration

Lockheed Martin Canada

Headquartered in Ottawa, Lockheed Martin is the Canadian-based arm of Lockheed Martin Corporation, a global security and aerospace company employing 116,000 people worldwide.

Lockheed Martin Canada has been Canada’s trusted defence partner for over 85 years specializing in the development, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products, and services. Over 1,000 employees at major facilities in Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax, Calgary and Victoria work on a wide range of major programs spanning the aerospace, defence, and commercial sectors.

Building on a long and proud history in Canada, Lockheed Martin, together with our industry partners, strengthens Canada’s national security while delivering enduring economic benefits. Our efforts align with Canada’s priorities to support allies, deter threats, and preserve peace.

Lockheed Martin is one of Canada’s largest defence partners, with prime roles supporting the CAF’s recapitalization of fighter aircraft with 88 F-35s and the lead design and integration role for the River-class Destroyers. Lockheed Martin also supports ongoing sustainment for the Halifax Class Frigates, C-130J Hercules, and CH-148 Cyclone.

KF Aerospace

KF Aerospace delivers innovative aircraft solutions for corporate, commercial and military customers worldwide—including OEMs like Boeing; major airlines like WestJet, Sunwing, Cargojet, and Icelandair; and the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF).

For over 53 years KF has grown to Canada’s largest commercial MRO specializing in aircraft maintenance, engineering and modifications, military aircrew training, flight operations, charter and leasing—with the same commitment to quality established by its founder in 1970.

Its facilities across Canada are home to 1,100 highly skilled employees.

Other Locations: Hamilton, ON; Portage la Prairie, MB; Vancouver, BC

Products & Services: Aircraft Conversions & Overhaul (Fixed Wing); Aircraft Conversions & Overhaul (Rotary Wing); Avionics Testing & Repair; Composites & Plastics; Flight Control Repair & Overhaul; Fuel System Repair & Overhaul; Interior Finishing; Landing Gear Repair & Overhaul; Leasing Services; Painting

IMP Aerospace and Defence

Keeping You Mission Ready

Headquartered in Halifax, N.S., IMP Aerospace & Defence is one of Canada’s largest military In Service Support organizations specializing in full in-service and life cycle support for military and commercial operators within the naval, land, air and space sectors. Its capabilities include fleet management, design engineering, manufacture, and maintenance support.

With over 2,400 staff at operations across Canada, IMP Aerospace & Defence is known worldwide for delivering a wide breadth of innovative and tailored support solutions to all branches of the military as well as government and commercial operators in the space, air, land and sea sectors.

IMP Aerospace & Defence has proven capabilities in:

  • Fleet management
  • Missionization/modernization
  • Technical services
  • Avionics assembly and R&O
  • Component manufacturing and assembly
  • ISS/sustainment
  • Engineering solutions
  • Wire harness design and manufacture
  • Calibration services
  • Post processing

2,400 employees

Other Locations: Comox & Abbotsford, BC; Amherst, Hammonds Plains & Greenwood, NS; Gander, NL; Trenton & Ottawa, ON

Products & Services: Aircraft Conversions & Overhaul (Fixed Wing); Aircraft Conversions & Overhaul (Rotary Wing); Aircraft Structures & Sub-assembly; Avionics Testing & Repair; Calibration Services; Electronic Controls; Engineering & Management Support; Integrated Logistics Services & Transportation Support; Non-destructive Testing; Publications Management; Satellite Systems & Components

Héroux-Devtek Inc.

Héroux-Devtek Inc. (TSX: HRX) is an international company specializing in the design, development, manufacture and repair and overhaul of landing gear, actuation and flight control systems and components for the Aerospace market. The company supplies both the commercial and defence sectors with new landing gear, actuation and flight control systems and components. The company also supports the aftermarket with spares and repair services. Its portfolio also includes ballscrews and electromechanical actuators for customers worldwide. 1,800 employees

Other Locations: USA; UK; Spain

Products & Services: Advanced Air Mobility/Remotely Piloted Aerial Systems; Amphibious Aircraft; Business Aircraft; Commuters & Regional Aircraft; Fighter Aircraft; Flight Control Repair & Overhaul; Flight Control Systems & Components; Helicopters; Hydraulic Systems & Components; Landing Gear Repair & Overhaul; Landing Gear Systems & Components; Large Commercial Aircraft