Aerospace

Aerospace manufacturing excellence

In the fast-paced aerospace industry, you need strong and reliable partners who are solution-oriented to grow and succeed. Ontario’s aerospace sector is trusted by the entire global aerospace supply chain by supporting nearly every passenger aircraft in the skies today. The province is home to over 200 aerospace firms, driving 24% of Canada’s aerospace manufacturing employment through expertise in design, engineering, and assembly. Our companies specialize in precision machining, composites, and electronics, providing reliable solutions that reduce the risk of supply shortages while offering a diverse range of aerospace components from a single region. Aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) activities account for 36% of Ontario’s aerospace sector, offering custom solutions to global aerospace partners.

Seamless market access and reliable suppliers

Stable and consistent suppliers are essential in aerospace, and our companies excel at meeting this demand. Ontario’s logistics infrastructure supports seamless delivery of aerospace products. With 13,000 km of railway, 30 ports, and 4 international airports Toronto Pearson International Airport—the third most connected airport in North America—we ensure efficient shipment of goods worldwide. Fifteen free trade agreements with over 51 countries make Ontario aerospace products cost-competitive and virtually tariff-free in major markets.

The province’s aerospace sector generates over 80% of its revenues from exports, shipping components globally each year. Ontario-based companies supply critical components to major aircraft programs, including the Airbus A320 and A350, the Boeing 737, 787, and 777, Bombardier Global series, Gulfstream G series, Embraer regional jets and the Lockheed Martin F-35. By providing solutions to navigate complex regulatory compliance requirements, we help simplify market entry for you while ensuring consistent quality across aerospace products.

Who’s here

Bombardier’s new Global Manufacturing Centre at Toronto Pearson International Airport solidifies Ontario’s advanced technology and engineering strengths that span aerospace, space, and defence.

• Boeing
• Bombardier
• Collins Aerospace
• De Havilland Aircraft of Canada
• Diamond Aircraft
• General Dynamics
• Héroux-Devtek
• Honeywell Aerospace
• L3Harris
• Latécoère
• Lockheed Martin Corp
• Magellan Aerospace
• MDA Space
• Mubea
• Pratt & Whitney Canada
• Precision Castparts Corp.
• Raytheon
• Safran

Cutting-edge aerospace-based defence

We are leaders in the aerospace defence sector, delivering advanced systems that enhance security solutions and ensure exceptional operational performance. Ontario’s expertise in aerostructures, avionics and electronics, as well as autonomous drone technologies supports the growing demands of the defence market. Our defence industry directly employs over 13,000 highly skilled professionals and generates $5.2 billion in annual revenue, with approximately half of this coming from exports. The industries cutting-edge technologies not only strengthen mission-critical capabilities across the field of aerospace but also position us as a global leader of trusted products and services. Ontario defence firms offer the expertise you need to enhance your products and services, empowering you to stay ahead of the curve and confidently navigate the evolving demands of the global defence consumer.

A talent that can soar above

Ontario businesses benefit from a dynamic talent pool that fosters innovation, supports technological advancements, and drives the evolution of the aerospace and defence industries. With more than 50 specialized degree and diploma programs and 16 universities offering engineering degrees, we ensure a continuous flow of graduates equipped with both theoretical knowledge and practical expertise.