Aerospace
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GM of Boeing Canada Winnipeg to keynote DEX Expo Winnipeg
Amy May, GM of one of Canada’s largest aerospace companies, will speak to issues critical to all manufacturers.Read more → -
Orbex 3D prints giant single-piece rocket engine using SLM 800 system
The large-format metal AM system features a 260x500mm powder bed that can build parts 800mm tall.Read more → -
Drone Delivery Canada begins testing on “The Falcon”
With approval from Transport Canada to commence testing the latest DDC's latest addition has a lifting capability of 50 pounds and a travel range of 60km.Read more → -
Bombardier acquires Global 7500 business jet wing program from Triumph Group
The acquisition of the program for a nominal cash consideration is expected to close in the first quarter of 2019.Read more → -
Airbus open to a fighter plane assembly plant in Quebec ahead of federal bids
A call for tenders for 88 new fighter planes is expected from Ottawa before the start of the 2019 election in a bid to replace aging CF-18s.Read more → -
China lands spacecraft on ‘dark’ side of moon in country first
A photo shows a small crater and a barren surface that appears to be illuminated by a light from the lunar explorer.Read more → -
Unifor says GM to consider Oshawa plant options and respond by Jan. 7
Closing the Oshawa plant would set the stage for the company leaving Canada, with just one assembly plant left in the country, union president says.Read more → -
Tethers Unlimited Inc. delivers 3D printer, plastic recycler hybrid to NASA
The refabricator accepts plastic material and converts it into high-quality 3D printer filament.Read more → -
Virgin Galactic aims to reach space soon with tourism rocket
VSS Unity's next test flight, possibly this week, could reach space threshold for the first time.Read more → -
Bombardier forecasts 10% revenue boost in 2019 after plans for 5,000 layoffs
Bombardier expects to deliver between 150 and 155 business aircraft next year, including the Global 7500, compared with about 135 this year.Read more →
