Aerospace in Manitoba

Canada is a global leader in aerospace and Manitoba is home to Canada’s third largest aerospace industry. Our highly competitive aerospace sector produces world-class products for customers on six continents.

From modest roots in small bush plane repair in the 1930′s, the Manitoba aerospace industry has grown to include sophisticated design, manufacturing, servicing, testing, certification and research and development capabilities. We are home to Canada’s largest aerospace composite manufacturing centre, as well as the world’s largest independent gas turbine engine repair and overhaul company. Also located in Manitoba are the internationally acclaimed Composites Innovation Centre and two of the world’s most advanced aircraft engine testing and certification centres developed by Rolls Royce, Pratt & Whitney and GE Aviation.

Along with these global aerospace leaders, Manitoba has a network of SMBs that compete and supply into the global marketplace. This growing cluster is strengthened through the Competitive Edge Supplier Development initiative, an internationally recognized learner to world class supplier and supply chain development program.

Capabilities Matrix

The Manitoba Aerospace capabilities matrix is a tool for procurement professionals, developers, and researchers to identify world-class partners and suppliers located in Manitoba. This quick reference chart makes it easy to find the Manitoba companies and organizations with the products and services that you are looking for.

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Manitoba Directory

The Manitoba Aerospace Directory is a quick reference guide to identify world-class aerospace and defence partners and suppliers. To see an up-to-date list of our members and their capabilities, please download our Manitoba Aerospace Directory.

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Competitive Edge Strategic Development (CESD)

Originally focused on Supplier Development for companies seeking to be suppliers to the aerospace and defence industries, Competitive Edge Strategic Development Services (CESD Services) has expanded to include the strategic areas of Leadership, Operations (Operational Excellence), and Personnel.

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Success Stories

Manitoba has a long and proud history of aerospace success. From modest roots in small bush plane repair in the 1930′s, the Manitoba aerospace industry has grown to include sophisticated design, manufacturing, servicing, testing, certification and research and development capabilities.

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Doing Business in Manitoba

Manitoba is home to a host of complementary world class aerospace and defence companies that play a vital role around the world. Manitoba provides strategic advantages to the aerospace industry: a network of collaborating companies, a skilled workforce, tailored education programs, international R&D capabilities, supportive governments, and an ideal geographic location. Together, these factors create a thriving and globally competitive business environment.

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