Upcoming AeroDef Manufacturing Exposition in Long Beach, California (February 8-10)
AeroDef Manufacturing Conference and Exposition is a three-day event in Long Beach, California, from February 8-10, 2016, that will provide presentations, technical sessions, and collaboration opportunities for professionals in the aerospace and defense manufacturing industries. At AeroDef 2016, high-level professionals from government and industry will deliver the latest information on technology and public policy related […]
The 2015 Federal Economic Action Plan Supports Advanced Research Funding
In the 2015 Economic Action Plan, the Government of Canada prioritizes funding to foster advanced research within the nation, especially in the sector of advanced manufacturing. Over a six-year time frame, the Canadian Foundation for Innovation will receive $100 million to support digital research facilities as well as $1.33 billion to fund cutting-edge research facilities […]
Aerospace Technology Demonstration Program is Economic Action Plan’s Newest Funding Initiative
The Canadian aerospace industry is made up of over 700 companies and employs more than 170,000 Canadians according to the Aerospace Industries Association of Canada. In Canada, the aerospace industry generates over $42 billion in revenue and can be split into two major sectors which are manufacturing, and repair and maintenance. More than 20% of the […]
Canadian Space and Aerospace Sectors Face Uncertain Times Ahead
The 2012 federal budget has reinforced the philosophy of a less centralized government, and more self-reliance in the space and aerospace sectors. Some of the key issues that will impact this industry are: – The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) budget being cut by 2.5% ($7.9 million) in 2012, and $24.7 in 2013. – Cutbacks to […]
Aerospace Sector Soars Above Economic Turmoil
The aerospace and defense industry is one of the few sectors in manufacturing that is currently not only surviving but thriving amid the recession, despite the grim predictions for job losses and bankruptcies among other Canadian manufacturers, plummeting oil prices, and the ever fluctuating CDN dollar. Employment rates and revenue are even continually on the […]