Already punching above its weight, Canada’s aerospace industry is becoming stronger as it diversifies its commercial customer base and sees resurgence in domestic defence procurement.
Canada has strong original equipment manufacturers in thriving markets, but few upper-tier suppliers and a large base of small companies.
It borders the world's largest aerospace market, but faces unique challenges from US export controls. From east coast to west coast, from major manufacturers to small suppliers, from defence to general aviation, from research bodies to financial investors and from its strengths to its weaknesses, Flight takes a closer look at what makes Canada's aerospace industry the fourth largest in the world.
Appetite for growth - Canada special overview.Will the new Canadian administration give the aerospace industry the support it needs to stay a world leader?New kid in townBridging the research gap
Believing in BombardierAfter a spate of launches in the 1990s, the airframer has reined back in recent years. Is the CSeries its great hope?CAE's balancing act
Montreal - Canada's powerhouseOther countries could learn from the innovative approach to research Demand and supplyFrench connectionMoving work offshoreTaking on risks
Pratt & Whitney Canada - Research poweredA policy of continual product development has left engine maker PW&C surfing a wave of success Selling a solutionNew owner Esterline takes long-term view
General aviation - Cash criticalGA manufacturers are seeking government backing to help them speed up their development cycleLooking to revive the Twin OtterSelling expertise
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