Winnipeg’s aerospace industry

5,200 aerospace employees

Employment growth 14% over the last 5 years

60+ aerospace firms

$1.6 billion+ aerospace products, services per year

Nearly $3 billion in exports during the past 10 years

Aerospace industry revenues

80% manufacturing, turbine engine repair & overhaul

20% training and services

Education & training

3 Universities: University of Manitoba, University of Winnipeg, Red River College

2 Community colleges

40+ Private colleges

Strengths

Design, manufacture of composite materials

Composites Innovation Centre – Advanced composite materials research, testing, education, and training,

Sources: http://mbaerospace.ca; www.economicdevelopmentwinnipeg.com