The Okanagan Valley is home to a growing, innovative and diversified aerospace industry, serving aviation and defense markets around the world.

Presently, the industry produces annual sales of $180 million and employs approximately 1,200 workers of every skill level.

The industry is poised for significant growth, strongly supported by local academic and training institutions, a sophisticated broadband fiber optic network, and the highly desirable Okanagan lifestyle that continues to attract skilled workers to the area.

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Okanagan Strategic Advantage represents the Economic Development Commission in the Okanagan.

“Canada will be home to a growing, innovative and diversified industry, recognized as a leader in serving global aerospace and defence markets and a preferred location for investment”

Government of Canada
National Aerospace and Defence Strategic Framework 2005 -2025