Aerospace
Where Investment Opportunities Take Off
The British Columbia (B.C.) aerospace sector is globally recognized for its exceptional delivery of specialized products and services, reaching great heights of success. B.C. is ideally situated between the Asia Pacific, Pacific Northwest and Canada’s growing aerospace industry.
In addition to its close proximity to Boeing facilities in Seattle, B.C. is home to approximately 200 aerospace companies specializing in maintenance, repair and overhaul, special mission pilots training, manufacturing, aerial firefighting, defense and security and more. The industry generates approximately $2.5 billion in revenue annually and directly employs almost 9,000 people.
Industry Highlights
Learn why global businesses expand to B.C., Canada
Competitive Advantages of B.C.’s Aerospace Sector
The aerospace industry in B.C. has seen significant growth in recent years, with multiple businesses delivering critical components and services to the global market. We offer:
Aerospace education, training and simulation
Training opportunities for pilots, air traffic controllers, airport operations, floatplane operations, and aircraft maintenance.
Aircraft production and complex parts production
B.C. is home to leading-edge design and manufacturing companies, manufacturing essential structures for various commercial and military aircraft platforms.
Tooling, fabrication and processes
Offering exceptional capabilities in tooling, fabrication, and advanced manufacturing processes to deliver high quality, precision aerospace parts and components for the global industry.
Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul
Leader in aircraft maintenance services with local operations providing comprehensive services for fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft to military and commercial customers.
Security, surveillance and information management
Innovative companies specializing in advanced surveillance technologies, real-time tracking, integrated information management, data analytics, and scalable and secure solutions to ensure the safety and efficiency of airspace operations.
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