MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) for commercial and military fleets
Industry
A leading sector, powering Québec’s economy
Québec’s aerospace industry is a pillar of our economy, representing nearly 15% of the province’s exports — about $15 billion annually. Driven by diversified expertise and a recognized capacity for innovation, it stands out on global markets.
Faced with today’s major challenges — ecological transition, global competitiveness, and talent scarcity — Aéro Montréal serves as a strategic catalyst. The cluster mobilizes the strengths of the ecosystem to reinforce cohesion, stimulate innovation, and accelerate the sector’s sustainable transformation.
Montréal has emerged as a global benchmark, with a unique concentration of specialized jobs.
Quebec’s Central Role in Canada’s Aerospace Exports
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An Integrated and Collaborative Ecosystem
Québec’s aerospace industry is among the most complete in the world. It stands out for its integrated ecosystem that brings together major OEMs, leading Tier 1 suppliers, a dense network of specialized SMEs, as well as research centers and academic institutions.
This unique synergy fuels innovation, strengthens competitiveness, and drives the sector’s global influence.
Discover the Scope and Diversity of Québec’s Aerospace Industrial Ecosystem
Civil helicopters, regional, commercial, and business aircraft
Motorization, hybrid propulsion and small gas turbine engines
Simulation and training equipment
Military and commercial landing gear systems
Avionics and cockpit systems
Space technologies, advanced air mobility, and drones
Québec’s Aerospace Supply Chain
The aerospace industry in Québec forms a complete and integrated value chain, structured around five major OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, Tier 2–3 suppliers, and a dense fabric of specialized SMEs.
It is at once a manufacturing, services, and technology industry, covering design, engineering, manufacturing, MRO, systems integration, testing, certification, and digital solutions.
This organization drives innovation, scaling-up, and international competitiveness by closely linking OEMs, strategic subcontractors, and specialized suppliers.
The Quebec aerospace cluster also unites businesses, educational institutions, research centers, associations, and unions — creating a collaborative ecosystem that supports next generation training, R&D, and knowledge transfer across the sector.
Espace Aéro – Driving Aerospace Innovation
Espace Aéro is Québec’s aerospace innovation zone. Created to accelerate the sector’s sustainable transformation, it brings together major OEMs, SMEs, research institutions, emerging talent, and investors.
Structured around three complementary hubs — Montréal (Saint-Laurent), Mirabel, and Longueuil — it focuses on two strategic priorities: decarbonization and the autonomy of tomorrow’s technologies.
The Gilles-Demers Awards
Every two years, Aéro Montréal celebrates the excellence of innovative SMEs in Québec’s aerospace cluster. Discover the companies that are helping our industry shine.
U.S. and Canadian Tariffs: What to Do?
At Aéro Montréal, we know how essential it is for our companies to navigate an increasingly complex international trade environment. Exports to the United States, in particular, are central to our industry, making it crucial to have centralized access to clear, up-to-date, and relevant information.and relevant information.
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