Evolution of Aerospace in Manitoba Presented to: 2014 Winnipeg Real - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Evolution of Aerospace in Manitoba

Presented to: 2014 Winnipeg Real Estate Forum April 29, 2014

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Characteristics of Aerospace Industry

• Safety consideration and regulations
• Long technology and product

development cycles

• Product lifetime
• Intensive capital needs
• Globalization and Increased competition
• Environmental Impact

Aerospace in Canada

Air Travel Driving Growth

Air travel remains a robust growth market

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Aerospace in Manitoba

Background

• From modest beginnings to world class global suppliers
• Standard Machine Works (MRO-1911)
• MacDonald Brothers Sheet Metal (Mfg. 1914)
• Trans Canada Airlines (1936 - Aviation, MRO)
• British Commonwealth Air Training Plan ( Training 1939)
• Black Brant (Space -1962)
• Boeing (Composites – 1971)
• Composites Innovation Centre (2003)
• GLACIER (2010) an GE TRDC (2011)

– Engine testing and certification

• Annual revenues of more than $1.6 billion
• Over 80% exported
• More than 40 businesses make up a diverse

supply chain

• Highly skilled workforce of 5,500+
• Strong network and collaboration-

ind/govt/academia/research

• Workforce development, training and

career awareness

Sector Profile

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• Design, Development, Manufacture
• Repair and Overhaul
• Spacecraft and payload design and

integration

• UAV guidance systems
• Aircraft modification and certification
• Cold Weather and Environmental Testing
• Military and civilian pilot training

Key Capabilities

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Aerospace in Winnipeg

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San Diego Los Angeles Seattle Phoenix Wichita Dallas-Ft. Worth Charleston Toronto Vancouver Montreal Halifax Winnipeg

Operating Cost Index

Figure 5: KPMG Competitive Alternatives 2010 Top Cities for Aerospace Manufacturing - Total Cost Index

Source: KPMG Competitive Alternatives, 2010

• Workforce Development
• Education and training
• Industry/Academia Collaboration and Innovation
• University of Manitoba, Red River Community College, Composites

Innovation Centre

• Business Environment
• Federal and Provincial Program Support
• Technology Roadmap

Strengths

GE Aviation Engine Testing, Research & Development Centre (TRDC)

• $50 million facility located at WAA and operated by Standard Aero

GLACIER - Global Aerospace Centre for Icing and Environmental Research

• $40M engine test facility located in Thompson with Rolls Royce and Pratt &

Whitney Both facilities undergoing expansion to accommodate year-round operations

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Recent Highlights/Investments

Boeing Winnipeg expands for 737 MAX

• Approx. 1,600 employees in Winnipeg

– Opened with 57 employees in 1971

• Main plant in Murray Industrial Park > 500,000 sq. ft.
• Winnipeg chosen for 150,000 sq. ft. expansion (+22%)
• Expansion mainly for production of the 737 MAX composite acoustic engine

inlet barrel – 737 world’s best selling jet airliner

Recent Highlights/Investments

StandardAero Partners with GE

• One of world’s largest independent engine

MRO companies

• Over 100 years of industry leadership
• Winnipeg facilities

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• approx. 1,300 employees, 650,000 sq. ft. and

two expansions to service CF34/CFM56 engines (80,000 sq. ft. and 27,000 sq. ft.)

• 2011 - $50M GE Test,

Research and Development Centre (TRDC)

Recent Highlights/Investments

Magellan Aerospace, Winnipeg

• 700 Employees
• 800,000 sq. ft. facility
• 140,000 sq. ft. expansion in 2010 to

accommodate new technology for F35 HTAIL Manufacture

Recent Highlights/Investments

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