QSA's Week in Aviation (#5, 2024)
Federal investments boost Alberta aerospace; Pratt & Whitney advances green tech; Skilled trades training in aerospace; Weekly aircraft movements data released.
Start Date: 2024-11-02
End Date: 2024-11-08
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Federal Investments to Grow Alberta’s Aerospace and Aviation Industry
On November 4, 2024, MP George Chahal announced over $4.3 million in federal investments aimed at bolstering Alberta's aerospace and aviation sector. This funding, facilitated by PrairiesCan, targets the manufacturing and commercialization of new technologies, alongside linking small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with procurement opportunities. Key projects include a $186,000 allocation for the Alberta Aerospace and Defence Conference and $1.4 million to establish an aerospace composite materials laboratory at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology. These initiatives are positioned to benefit over 330 SMEs and create more than 360 jobs, thereby enhancing the sector's competitiveness.
Sources: ['Announcements: www.canada.ca']
