MONTREAL - Demand for aerospace engineers will accelerate over the next few years as three European companies announced plans that create nearly 200 jobs in Montreal.

Ottawa, November 29, 2012—The aerospace and space sectors make critical contributions to Canada’s prosperity and security, but if those sectors are to remain vibrant and competitive over the next 20 to 30 years, relevant public policies and programs will need to keep pace with rapidly changing global conditions.

Toronto, December 6 — Bombardier Aerospace announced that Delta Air Lines, Inc. of Atlanta, Georgia has placed a firm order for 40 CRJ900 NextGen regional jets and has taken options on an additional 30 CRJ900 NextGen aircraft.

FARNBOROUGH, UK - Aéro Montréal, Québec's aerospace cluster, and the Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance (PNAA), the Northwest source for aerospace services and information, signed a framework agreement on cooperation during the Farnborough International Airshow.

FARNBOROUGH, UK - Aéro Montréal, Québec's aerospace cluster, today released the first edition of its profile of the Québec aerospace industry during the Farnborough International Airshow. This promotional tool, featuring the most current information on the sector, aims to underscore the competitive advantages and vitality of Québec's aerospace industry on the national and international stage.

Executive VP Vince D'Alessio introduces the MAM72-100H horizontal machining centre at the Montreal Manufacturing Technology Show in May.

Yan Boutin, Applications Engineer for Huron Canada Inc., introduces one of the company's high-end, high-performance 5-axis machines geared towards the mold-making and aerospace industries.

Mitch Hamilton, Aerospace Applications Specialist, introduces new tools from Seco geared to the aerospace industry at the company's booth during the Montreal Manufacturing Technology Show in May.

EDMONTON - Productivity Alberta recently announced the launch of a new pilot program designed to help small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) in Alberta currently engaged in, or desiring access to opportunities in the global aerospace and defence supply chain.

LONGUEUIL, Que. (CP) - The newly-appointed head of a sweeping review of federal aerospace and space policies says he has no interest in producing a report that will just end up in a filing cabinet.