Pitt Meadows Targeted Aerospace Strategy

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1 Pitt Meadows Targeted Aerospace Strategy Prepared for Pitt Meadows Economic Development Corporation Prepared by InterVISTAS Consulting Inc.

2 i Executive Summary The Canadian aerospace industry includes over 400 firms providing a wide range of air transportation related products and services to individuals and organizations around the world. This includes the design, manufacturing, and distribution of aircraft and aircraft parts & components, aircraft engines and parts, avionics and electronic systems, aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), flight training and simulation, space systems and other support. According to statistics from the Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC), the industry generated nearly $24 billion in revenues in Overall investment in the sector included $1.3 billion in research and development and $0.7 billion in capital investments for a total of $2.0 billion. The industry employs approximately 83,000 people in Canada in a wide range of occupations, from technicians and engineers to support staff and management. On the balance, Pitt Meadows airport s strengths and opportunities clearly outweigh its weaknesses and threats. Arguably, the greatest weakness of the airport is its lack of critical mass in commercial aviation developments upon which to build. The existing developments are also physically separated on the airport site, making the development of synergies difficult. Overall, given the lack of industrial lands in the Lower Mainland, Pitt Meadow s new road connections, its attractiveness as a community, and its good base infrastructure, the airport is well-positioned for attracting aerospace opportunities. Based on the findings in this report, the following recommendations are made. These are actions for the community to be taken, and they could be taken by the airport, the economic development corporation or potentially other individuals or organizations in the community, assuming they are all working together. 1. Industry Associations. A key and simple way to stay up to date on aerospace activities in the Lower Mainland is participate in organizations such as the B.C. Aviation Council and the Aerospace Industry Association of B.C. It is recommended that a representative of Pitt Meadows (the airport manager or PMEDC CEO) join both of these organizations and participate in them. Participation may be attending lunches, joining or sitting on committees. National organizations such as the Canadian Aviation Maintenance Council (CAMC) and the Canadian Business Aviation Association (CBAA) also hold conferences and events in B.C. from year to year. 2. Post-Secondary Education Institutes. One of the keys to developing aerospace is being able to attract and develop workers. For this reason connecting with education institutes to support initiatives is important. BCIT, for example, is active at a number of B.C. airports including YVR and Kelowna, and other colleges in B.C. also have training facilities at airports for specific purposes. This type of activity will help develop the airport s critical mass of activity and make more complex developments more attractive. 3. Planning. The issue of required facilities and runway length arises in discussions regarding Pitt Meadows Airport. While these planning discussions are critical to marketing, they are planning tasks. It is recommended that the optimum runway length for the airport be addressed when the airport master plan is updated; with a particular focus on business development for the community.

3 ii 4. Aerospace Companies. To develop aerospace opportunities, the community will have to directly connect with aerospace opportunities. Existing tenants at the airport should be able to assist with introductions. Before doing this, an information package making a case for investing in Pitt Meadows Airport should be developed. Ideally, this would be a base presentation which could be customized for individual clients. The following order for prioritizing approaching aerospace operators is recommended: i. First in the Lower Mainland ii. iii. Second in the Okanagan, Thompson, and Vancouver Island Third in Washington State 5. Communicate opportunity to industry and the community. The analysis completed for this project shows that with completion of the Golden Ears Bridge, Pitt Meadows Airport should be able to compete well for aerospace opportunities, but it is not viewed as a major contender at the moment. The airport and community need to more clearly communicate the opportunity on the airport website and through other means. This will require the airport, PMEDC, Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge, and other stakeholders to work closely together. As a collaborative initiative between the above parties, a communication strategy should be implemented as a way of showcasing and highlighting potential opportunities that exist in Pitt Meadows. Networking at conferences or Aerospace/Aviation-related events will place a greater attention to the opportunities that exist in the community. The consultant also recommends changing the airport logo. The current logo which prominently displays a bi-plane does not reflect an organization seeking high tech business. The communications should include a giveaway piece such as a brochure or a PowerPoint presentation. Obvious targets for this information include aerospace companies which already exist in the Lower Mainland. Key themes to be highlighted would include 1 Attractiveness of community; 2 Available airport and industrial land nearby; and 3 Proximity to river and highway connections.

4 iii Table of Contents Executive Summary... i Table of Contents... iii 1. Introduction Step 1: Industry, Growth and Emerging Markets Identification Industry Overview Market Trends Market Outlook and Emerging Opportunities B.C. Aerospace Companies Step 2: Survey of Regional Competition and Sector Gaps Variety of Aerospace Activity at Canadian and U.S. Airports Competitive Regional Airports Comparison Aerospace Activity at Regional Airports Potential Gaps in the Regional Offering Step 3: Identification of Industries in Accordance with Development Goals Step 4: Analysis of Locating Needs and Land and Development Regulations Comparability Differences Findings Step 5: Propose Regulation Adjustments Step 6: Identify Potential Businesses to Attract to Pitt Meadows SWOTCH General Attractiveness Findings Targets Recommendations Appendix A: Aerospace Companies in B.C. by Airport Location Appendix B: Aerospace Companies in B.C. not Located at an Airport... 39

5 1 1. Introduction The City of Pitt Meadows underwent a strategic process of determining the role that economic development would play in developing the City s investment strategies. In 2008, the City completed its Economic Development Strategic Plan, and identified Aerospace as a strategic target. 1 The Strategic Plan further recommended that the City make a full-time commitment to economic development with three primary steps: 1. Hiring a full-time economic development professional (hired August 27, 2009) 2. Establishing an economic development corporation (Pitt Meadows Economic Development Corp. opened early 2010) 3. Establish a comprehensive budget/business plans with a year one implementation action plan (complete) The PMEDC is now positioned to look at sector opportunities within the City, including the aerospace sector, and the potential it has for attracting business and foreign direct investment (FDI). Critical to implementing a targeted investment strategy is determining market gaps within the industry and opportunities these pose for Pitt Meadows. The purpose of this project is to take a high level look at the aerospace sector and identify broad areas of opportunity for the City of Pitt Meadows in this sector. 1 Aerospace is defined as development, design, manufacturing, construction, testing, and operation of aircraft.

6 2 2. Step 1: Industry, Growth and Emerging Markets Identification 2.1 Industry Overview The Canadian aerospace industry includes over 400 firms providing a wide range of air transportation related products and services to individuals and organizations around the world. This includes the design, manufacturing, and distribution of aircraft and aircraft parts & components, aircraft engines and parts, avionics and electronic systems, aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), flight training and simulation, space systems and other support. According to statistics from the Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC), the industry generated nearly $24 billion in revenues in Overall investment in the sector included $1.3 billion in research and development and $0.7 billion in capital investments for a total of $2.0 billion. The industry employs approximately 83,000 people in Canada in a wide range of occupations, from technicians and engineers to support staff and management. Canada s aerospace industry ranks fifth in the world in terms of total revenues, behind the U.S., France, U.K. and Germany. A summary of the world rankings is provided in Table 1-1. Table 2-1: Global Aerospace Industry Rankings by Revenues (2008) Country Revenues (US$ billions) % Share of Global Industry 1 U.S. $204 45% 2 France $50 11% 3 U.K. $33 7% 4 Germany $32 7% 5 Canada $24 5% 6 Japan $14 3% 7 China $12 3% 8 Russia $10 2% 9 Italy $9.9 2% 10 Brazil $7.6 2% Other $ % Total $ % Source: Aerospace Industries Association of Canada and AeroStrategy. In Western Canada, the aerospace industry generates annual revenues of over $4 billion and employs approximately 15,000 people. According to Western Economic Diversification Canada,

7 3 major areas of competitive strength in Western Canada include aircraft MRO, composites innovation, unmanned vehicle systems, avionics, satellite communications and remote sensing; and flight training and simulation. 2 This established activity in the sector in Western Canada provides both an opportunity and a challenge for Pitt Meadows. The opportunity is that firms in similar aerospace markets might be inclined to locate in British Columbia to take advantage of cluster opportunities. The challenge is that competition from other locations both on and off airports throughout B.C. with similar business development objectives is intense. 2.2 Market Trends A summary of the growth in aerospace industry revenues and employment in Canada since 2000 is provided in Figure 2-1. Overall industry revenues have increased from $20 billion to almost $24 billion, but total industry employment has declined. Figure 2-1: Aerospace Industry Performance Source: Aerospace Industries Association of Canada. In general, civil applications make up about 75% of revenues, while military applications account for the remaining 25%. As shown in Figure 2-2, over half of Canada s aerospace industry revenues are generated from the aircraft and aircraft parts sub-sector, this is followed by MRO at 2 Western Economic Diversification Canada: Western Canada Aerospace Sector Fact Sheet.

8 4 18% and aircraft engines and parts at 15%. The relative mix of the Canadian aerospace industry in terms of revenues by sub-sector has remained largely unchanged in recent years. This implies that for Pitt Meadows, the opportunity may come from these larger sub-sectors in addition to some of the niche markets identified above as areas of current strength for Western Canada (e.g., avionics, simulation and training). Figure 2-2: Canadian Aerospace Industry Revenues by Sub-sector (2008) Source: Aerospace Industries Association of Canada. Canada s aerospace industry is highly export oriented. In 2008, export revenues accounted for over $19 billion of industry revenues, or 82% of the total Canadian aerospace industry. This is a five percent increase from 77% in A closer examination of industry trends shows that there has also been a shift in the industry source revenues by region. In 2004, the U.S. accounted for 75% of Canadian aerospace industry export revenues, but this has dropped to 58% in In contrast, Europe s share of Canadian aerospace industry exports has increased from 14% to 24% over the same time period. Asia, the Middle East, South and Central America also showed increases in their respective share of Canadian aerospace industry revenues as shown in Figure 2-3. This has important implications for Pitt Meadows. As an increasing proportion of Canadian aerospace products and services are exported to overseas markets, access to international transportation (air and sea) will become more important for aerospace industry firms. Regionally, this is currently provided by Vancouver International Airport and Port of Vancouver respectively.

9 5 Figure 2-3: Canadian Aerospace Industry Revenues by Source Market Source: Aerospace Industries Association of Canada. 2.3 Market Outlook and Emerging Opportunities According to Honeywell s latest business aviation outlook and survey, the five-year purchase plans of most corporate flight departments around the world have increased over 2008, but will be delayed. 3 However, the long-term outlook is more positive, with up to 11,000 aircraft worth $200 billion expected to be delivered over the next decade. 4 Similarly, Rolls-Royce expects about 13,500 business jets to be delivered over the next decade, and another 21,000 from So, although the current economic environment has negatively affected the demand for business aircraft and related services, the long-term outlook is positive providing Pitt Meadows with an opportunity to tap into this growing business/general aviation market. Figure 2-4 provides a summary of the historical and forecast business jet deliveries world-wide by aircraft type to 2019 as projected by Honeywell. The Very Light Jet segment is expected to be the leading sub-segment in terms of demand and delivery of business jet aircraft. This is similar to the forecast provided by Rolls-Royce. Examples of aircraft in this category include the Cessna Citation Mustang, Cessna CJ I and CJ II, Premier I and the Sino-Swearingen SJ30-2. As the popularity of 3 A B.C. aerospace executive who visited the Farnborough International Air Show 2010 indicated that vendors were much more positive than they were in 2009 about aerospace sales in coming years Business Aviation Outlook, Honeywell. 5 Market Outlook 2009, Rolls-Royce.

10 6 this aircraft type continues to grow, firms that offer products and services for the Very Light Jet segment are expected to increase. Figure 2-4: Outlook for Business Jet Deliveries ( ) Source: Honeywell. Over the next five years, international demand for business jets is projected to continue to grow, and is expected to account for over 50% of new aircraft delivery. Leading international markets (beyond North America) will include Europe (27%) and Latin America (11%). This represents a significant market shift as previously North America accounted for the majority of business jet aircraft demand. A summary is provided in Figure 2-5. Again, this suggests that although the U.S. and domestic Canadian market continue to be critical, international overseas markets will grow in importance. As such, Pitt Meadows should adopt an international perspective when searching for and evaluating aerospace industry and business aviation opportunities.

11 7 Figure 2-5: Projected Regional Demand for Business Jets Over the Next Five Years by Source Market Source: Honeywell. 2.4 B.C. Aerospace Companies Please refer to Appendix A for a list of aerospace companies in B.C. (as published by the Aerospace Industry Association of British Columbia (AIABC)) listed by airport location. The companies are grouped by location in B.C. and a second column describes what type of work each company undertakes, based on their self-described listings on the AIABC web site. 6 Appendix B provides a list of aerospace companies in B.C. (also sourced from AIABC) that are not located at airports. Note that there are more aerospace companies located at non-airport locations (about 880) than aerospace companies located at airport locations (about 250). It is beneficial to have aerospace companies located on the airport but not always important as indicated by the numbers above. And particularly for Pitt Meadows, there is land available around the airport to support aerospace companies if airside lands are constrained or reserved. This equates to approximately 145 acres or 58.6 ha of land designated on Schedule 3A for non-aviation related light industrial and business park uses at the Airport (west of Harris Road). 7 The AIABC is recreating its list because it has not had a recent update. 6 Aerospace BC is working with Western Economic Diversification (WED) to secure funding for an industry mapping exercise that will drill down more thoroughly to try to establish what the capacity in the industry is in B.C. Assuming the study is completed, it would be really helpful for airports like Pitt Meadows to track down its outputs. 7 City of Pitt Meadows Official Community Plan 2009

12 8 Major aerospace developments in B.C. in recent years include: Development of the Heli-One facility at Boundary Bay Airport. Viking Air s development of new DHC-6 Twin Otters based on DeHavilland s original aircraft. Viking launched the new 400 series production program in In July 2010 it announced an MOU to assemble the aircraft in Russia. Avcorp s new contract with British BAE Systems to supply outboard wings for the F35 aircraft used on air carriers by the U.S. Navy. Over the 13-year life of the contract, it could be worth up to US $500 million in revenue to Avcorp (sited in Delta).

13 9 3. Step 2: Survey of Regional Competition and Sector Gaps 3.1 Variety of Aerospace Activity at Canadian and U.S. Airports Aerospace activity at airports can have significant economic impact and financial benefits for the airport and the region. This section provides a few examples of aerospace activity at select airports in Canada and the U.S. to provide an idea of the type and level of activity that some airports have been able to achieve. Some airports have a wide range of aerospace activity, while others tend to specialize in one or more areas. With the exception of Thunder Bay, these are GA airports near large urban centres and therefore comparable to Pitt Meadows. Thunder Bay Airport Located in Northern Ontario, Thunder Bay Airport is home to Pilatus Centre Canada exclusive distributor for the Pilatus PC-12 Aircraft in Canada. In addition to sales and distribution, the facility also provides maintenance & avionics services, parts sales, aircraft customization, and charter air services via Private Air (a subsidiary of Pilatus Centre Canada). The facility employs 45 staff. A recent economic impact study completed by Thunder Bay Airport suggests that total general aviation and aerospace activity at the airport (which also includes several government flight departments and two fixed based operators) supports some 140 direct full-time equivalent employees and over $9.3 million in wages, along with $23 million in expenditures and $32 million in value-added GDP. 8 Springbank Airport Located west of Calgary, Springbank Airport serves as a reliever to Calgary International Airport by providing general aviation services to smaller aircraft along with helicopter services. Both are operated by the Calgary Airport Authority (CAA). Springbank Airport tenants include six helicopter operations and four flight training schools and clubs, in addition to several aircraft maintenance and support businesses. The airport has some 50 hangars and is home to 400 aircraft. The airport has over 200,000 aircraft movements per year, over 80% of which are related to flight training. The direct economic impact of the airport is estimated to include about 350 full-time equivalent employees and nearly $20 million in wages, along with $33 in expenditures and $53 million in value-added GDP. 9 Toronto Buttonville Municipal Airport Operated by Toronto Airways Limited, Toronto Buttonville Municipal is located in Markham, Ontario, near Toronto. Home to the largest flight school in Canada, the airport offers a wide range of services including flight training, pilot supplies, local and visiting pilot services, based and visiting Economic Impact of the Thunder Bay International Airport, Thunder Bay Airport. 9 An Economic Impact Assessment of the Springbank Airport (2008), Calgary Airport Authority.

14 10 aircraft services, and aircraft space for rent. Million Air is the fixed based operator (FBO) at Toronto Buttonville that serves the private and corporate aircraft markets. Other airport tenants include aircraft parts suppliers, related sales, maintenance and charter air service providers. King County International Airport/Boeing Field Located near Seattle, King County International Airport, also known as Boeing Field, is one of the busiest non-hub airports in the U.S. The airport records over 300,000 takeoffs and landings each year, and serves small commercial passenger airlines, cargo carriers, private and corporate aircraft, helicopters and military aircraft. King County is also home to Boeing s 737 aircraft flighttest program, along with other Boeing operations, including engine runs for the new 787 and aircraft, and was formerly the primary manufacturing site for Boeing aircraft in the world.. In addition to Boeing, the airport has 150 on-site tenants, including passenger and cargo airlines, several fixed base operators, flight schools, helicopter services, hangar leasing facilities, and government offices at various levels in addition to various supporting services providers. The airport supports over 12,600 jobs and $800 million in wages, including 4,900 jobs from tenant activity Competitive Regional Airports Comparison This section provides an overview of the location, infrastructure and traffic at B.C. regional airport competitors for Pitt Meadows. Although it is recognized that aerospace is a global industry with world-wide competition for business, the following airports compete with Pitt Meadows most directly due to their proximity to the airport (e.g., once a firm decides to locate in the Lower Mainland/Fraser Valley, these are the primary choices). A map of the airports examined is provided in Figure 3-1. A comparison of airport runway facilities and 2009 aircraft movements for each airport is provided in Table 3-1. In general, a longer runway allows for the take-off and landing of larger aircraft. Not surprisingly, the two international airports, Vancouver and Abbotsford, have the longest runways. Of the regional airports examined, Boundary Bay has the longest runway. Pitt Meadows compares well on average relative to other regional airports in terms of airport infrastructure. 10 King County International Airport/Boeing Field website (

15 11 Figure 3-1: Competitive Regional Airports in the Lower Mainland Source: MapPoint. In terms of annual aircraft movements, Boundary Bay ranked first in For most of the airports examined, the proportion of local aircraft movements (e.g., flight training or aircraft testing) accounted for 50-60% of total movements - this is typical of general aviation airports. Table 3-1: Airport Runway and Traffic Comparison Airport Number of Runways Dimensions of Primary Runway 2009 Total Aircraft Movements % of Local Aircraft Movements Pitt Meadows Regional Airport 3 Vancouver International Airport 4 Abbotsford International Airport 3 Boundary Bay Airport 2 Langley Regional Airport 2 4,700 x 100 ft asphalt 11,500 x 200 ft asphalt/concrete 9,600 x 200 ft asphalt/concrete 5,600 x 100 ft asphalt 2,100 x 75 ft asphalt 125,409 57% 313,984 <1% 123,102 55% 184,052 56% 67,818 49% Source: Runway information from individual airports and Canada Flight Supplement (NAV CANADA). Aircraft movement data from Statistics Canada (Aircraft Movement Statistics: NAV CANADA Towers and Flight Service Stations: Annual Report (2009)

16 12 Figure 3-2 provides a summary of aircraft movements at various Lower Mainland/Fraser Valley airports over the last five years. Of the five airports examined, Pitt Meadows Regional is the only one that shows an increasing trend. All the others have showed a decrease in aircraft movements in 2009 compared to Figure: 3-2: Total Aircraft Movements ( ) Source: Statistics Canada. Table 3-2 provides a comparison of the land lease rates and distance to Richmond for the various airports examined. Pitt Meadows Regional provides the lowest lease rate per square metre among the airports examined. Based on these current rates this is a clear competitive advantage for Pitt Meadows in terms of attracting potential aerospace firms. Of the regional airports examined (i.e., excluding YVR), Pitt Meadows has the greatest amount of land available for lease. This is another advantage as it provides for more flexibility in potential land use options, and also the ability to service tenants with larger land space requirements.

17 13 Table 3-2: Airport Runway and Traffic Comparison Airport Cost of Lease (per square metre per year) Land Available for Lease (acres) Pitt Meadows Regional $ Vancouver International $17 to $22 >300 Abbotsford International $ Boundary Bay $ Langley Regional N/A N/A Source: Lease rates and land available from individual airports. Note: The land available is not necessarily serviced and zoning varies from site to site. 3.3 Aerospace Activity at Regional Airports Pitt Meadows Regional Airport Pitt Meadows Regional is home to approximately 60 aerospace businesses and organizations which provide a range of different products and services. This includes 10 firms offering aircraft parts and services, seven air taxi/charter service providers, and seven flight training schools and institutions, among other services. Unique among the airports examined is that Pitt Meadows Regional also has several aerial photography services firm on-site. Vancouver International Airport Vancouver International is home to over 350 on-site tenants providing a wide range of different products and services. The airport is served by many major passenger and cargo airlines and has several large helicopter operators. Although not a general aviation airport, Vancouver International does have Million Air on-site, a major fixed based operator which provides a full range of fueling, ground-handling and aircraft maintenance services, along with over 280,000 feet of hangar space. YVR also supports London Air, which provides contract jet services, and Landmark Aviation, a major FBO. Abbotsford International Airport Abbotsford International aerospace tenants include about 26 businesses and organizations offering a range of general aviation, aircraft fuel, scheduled and charter air services, aerospace and aviation education, aircraft fuel and ground transportation services. Major employers include Cascade Aerospace one of North America s leading MRO organizations and aviation product engineering firms, which specializes in servicing Boeing 737 and 757 aircraft. Conair and Cascade

18 14 Aerospace have a global customer base and has received multiple Canada, U.S. and European Approvals. Abbotsford International is also home to an annual air show in August of each year. Boundary Bay Airport Boundary Bay is home to some 20 businesses which provide a range of different products and services. This includes aircraft leasing, maintenance, and part sales, helicopter services and maintenance, six flight schools (including Canadian Flight Centre, International Flight Centre, Montair Aviation, Pacific Flying Club, Pacific Professional Flight Training and Sea Land Air), among other supporting services. Heli-One is a major tenant at Boundary Bay Airport. As the world s largest independent helicopter support company, the firm provides a wide range of MRO and other support services for clients around the globe. Based out of Boundary Bay, Heli-One also has regional offices in the U.S. and Europe. The company is part of the CHC Group, formerly known as Canadian Helicopters. Langley Regional Airport Langley Regional has about 54 firms on-site, about half of which are helicopter related. In addition to this large base of helicopter and related service providers, the airport also has firms offering aircraft MRO services, hangar space, training and support services. The airport is also home to the Canadian Museum of Flight. It is estimated that businesses at Langley Regional employs over 260 people, generating wages of $7 million. The airport is home to 350 aircraft. 3.4 Potential Gaps in the Regional Offering In the region, there are two potential and emerging gaps which could support Pitt Meadows Airport in particular. These are cost increases at YVR and shrinking amount of industrial land in the Lower Mainland. YVR. In YVR s Master Plan there are three significant options to develop runway capacity foreshore runway (stretching towards Vancouver Island), and South Parallel Runway options, short and long. The last two options would both be situated on what is now the general aviation section of the airport. Whether YVR proceeds with these last two options are not, the airport is developing with time, and the airport s land is increasingly valuable. This will increase lease rates. While YVR will want to retain as many relevant aviation business as possible, businesses that do not have to be at YVR, may be inclined to look for airports with lower lease rates in years to come. Industrial Lands in the Lower Mainland. Metro Vancouver (formerly the Greater Vancouver Regional District) is just now completing its Regional Growth Strategy, roughly the equivalent of a municipal Official Community Plan (OCP). One of the key issues discussed in the development of this plan is the lack of future lands for industrial development in the regional district. Pitt Meadows and its airport are both apparent on a map of industrial lands in the region by being clearly visible with available, undeveloped lands. Adopting the industry categorization utilized by the Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (please refer to Figure 1-2), the 1,100 firms that are registered in the directory published by the Aerospace Industry Association of B.C. are grouped into five broad sub-sectors. A summary is provided in Table 2-3 below.

19 15 Some firms offer products and services in multiple aerospace industry sub-sectors, so the total number of firms offering services in the five sub-sectors outlined above does not match the actual total number of firms in the Aerospace Industry Association of B.C. directory. Table 3-3: Number of B.C. Aerospace Firms by Sub-Sector Aerospace Industry Sub-sector Number of B.C. Firms Share of Total Firms in B.C. Other % Aircraft & Parts % Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul 103 9% Avionics & Electronic Systems 68 6% Simulation & Training 64 6% Aircraft Engine & Parts 11 1% Space 9 1% Total 1, % Source: Aerospace Industry Association of B.C.

20 16 4. Step 3: Identification of Industries in Accordance with Development Goals The City of Pitt Meadows Economic Development Strategic Plan was completed in The economic development corporation has been working with this plan, its goals, and actions. This project is to support those goals, particularly goal five. The goals set out in the Plan were: 1. Create an Economic Development Corporation 2. Put steps into place for integration of Airport and Tourism responsibilities into Economic Development Corporation 3. Develop an Environment to Retain and Encourage Business Growth and Expansion 4. Ensure Pitt Meadows has a Regulatory Policy Favourable to Business Development 5. Diversify and Expand the City s Employment Base 6. Maintain a Supply of Employment Lands within the Community in Order to Create New Opportunities for New and Expanding Industry 7. Support the Growth of the Agriculture Industry 8. Increase the Awareness of Pitt Meadows 9. Work Cooperatively with Partners at all Levels This project supports points 3, 5, 6, 8, and 9 of the plan. As noted above, this project is to focus on goal 5, Diversify and Expand the City s Employment Base. As the plan notes in the discussion of goal 5, Residential growth has outpaced commercial growth such that there is large discrepancy between the residential and commercial assessment split. 11 The Plan proposes potential industrial / commercial developments in: a. Large Box Retail b. Small Scale Manufacturing c. Alternative Energy d. Biotechnology e. Small Scale Aviation/Aerospace f. Food Processing g. Tourism Development h. Warehousing and Distribution (limited employment) i. Office (Professional, Scientific and Technical and Administration) 11 The City of Pitt Meadows, Economic Development Strategic Plan, 2008, p. 18.

21 17 Developments at the airport could include those in categories b, c, e, g, h, and I in this list, as these are all compatible with airport operations and examples of each exist at B.C. airports.

22 18 5. Step 4: Analysis of Locating Needs and Land and Development Regulations This section discusses location decisions related to Pitt Meadows Airport, the comparability with regional competitors and its differences, and ends with findings. 5.1 Comparability For this analysis, Pitt Meadows is compared with three other regional airports which are considered possible competitors for aerospace opportunities in the Lower Mainland. These airports are Abbotsford, Boundary Bay and the Langley Airport (in the Township of Langley). Comparisons between these sites have previously been discussed in Section 3.2. These airports and surrounding communities have many comparable characteristics. They all have aviation fuel availability: both Jet A and Avgas land availability: all, though all have issues related to servicing new developments Highway connections: all are close to major arterial highways NAVCAN: all have air traffic control towers Active airport management 5.2 Differences By many measures, the four Lower Mainland airports compared are very similar. The difference is where the nature of opportunities for each becomes clearer. The communities and airports are compared in Table 5-1. These indicators were considered because they are relevant and because comparable information could be found regarding each. Other indicators such as access to services, skilled labour, are also important. Each of the indicators in the table is discussed below in order to consider the differences between them: Time to downtown Vancouver. This is considered a key measure because a high proportion of people wanting to use private jets are going to be heading for downtown Vancouver. Boundary Bay does this best in this measure all things being equal, but as the Massey Tunnel between downtown Vancouver and Boundary Bay can be extremely congested and no plan for reducing this is on the books, Pitt Meadows and Langley should be able to compete on this factor following the construction of the Golden Ears Bridge and the upcoming twinning of the Port Mann Bridge. Time to U.S. border. The time to the U.S. border is critical to aerospace opportunities because many opportunities in the Lower Mainland are created by Boeing and other U.S. companies. Despite the new bridge, Pitt Meadows scores the lowest on this factor, though it is not so far from the border that it would not be considered as a possible location for development.

23 19 Table 5-1: Community Indicator Comparison Indicators Pitt Meadows Abbotsford Boundary Bay Township of Langley Time to Downtown Vancouver 12 (minutes) Time to U.S. border 13 (minutes) Average housing prices 15 $533,000 $430,000 $510,000 $509,000 CBSA Airport of Entry (AOE) status 16 No Yes Yes No Airport Master Plan (at airport) Yes Yes Yes Yes Community attractiveness (recent population growth) 17 10% 5% 1% 7% Municipal taxes for business Times based on Google Maps driving directions function. The location in downtown Vancouver was Georgia and Granville 13 Ibid 14 Border times to Pitt Meadows, Boundary Bay, and Langley are to the Pacific Highway Border Crossing. The time from Abbotsford is to the Sumas border crossing 15 Benchmark for Pitt Meadows price from the MLS Housing Price Index for a detached house for October, Others are detached houses prices provided by the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board Housing Price Index for South Delta was used for Boundary Bay. 16 Airport is recognized by CBSA as authorized for clearance of passengers. There are different levels of AOE status but these are not considered here. 17 Based on most recent population growth estimates, 2006 censes to 2009, BC Stats, British Columbia Regional District and Municipal Population Estimates Tax Rates, Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development. These are mill rates for business in each community in 2010

24 20 Average house price. When considering locational alternatives, particularly in the Lower Mainland, the cost of housing is a major issue as the area has some of the highest prices in Canada. Employers have difficulty attracting employees to locations where house prices are high. On this factor, Abbotsford clearly wins. Pitt Meadows, Boundary Bay and the Township of Langley / Langley are reasonably comparable compared to Abbotsford CBSA Airport of Entry (AOE) Status. AOE status makes it easier for executives from the U.S. or other countries to enter Canada via airports. Abbotsford and Boundary Bay both have AOE status. This is an advantage for them. Airport Master Plan. Pitt Meadows has an airport master plan but it does not address some key planning issues such as the optimum length of the airport runways.to capture the potential opportunities at the airport, a master plan update with particular focus on business or economic developmental activities is required. Community Attractiveness. This concept could hold numerous measures but one key one has been chosen here, recent population growth. Pitt Meadows has experience the strongest population growth since 2005 showing that it is a popular site to move to in the current environment, a key measure when considering if an employer can attract employees. Municipal Taxes for Business Category. A number of indicators could be chosen here, but the mill rate for business as the rate used at the Pitt Meadows airport and is as good as any of them. By this measure, Pitt Meadows has the hightest rate, and is significantly higher than Langley. Other points that cannot be easily measured are also worth noting. Both Abbotsford and Pitt Meadows have significant industrial areas just off the airport. This is a considerable advantage for these communities. While all four airports are surrounded by ALR lands, Boundary Bay and Langley have the least access to available lands for airport or industrial developments. However, the possiblity of lands being removed from ALR exists albeit with significant difficulty. 5.3 Findings Looking at these findings, none of the airports stand well above the others, and Pitt Meadows compares well with all competing sites. Regarding Pitt Meadows, it s attractiveness as a community is probably its strongest selling point. Although this Pitt Meadows Airport compares well with competing regional sites. is not airport specific, it is a critical decision making factor for employers and employees. Pitt Meadows as a community is undeniably attractive. All of North America is entering a period of increasing competition for skilled workers because of the increasing population but relative declines in the skilled labour pool over the next decade as baby boomers retire. The only indicators shown which the community can readily address are seeking CBSA AOE status, creation of an airport master plan, and lowering industry taxes. Addressing each of these is worth considering.

25 21 6. Step 5: Propose Regulation Adjustments An airport is subject to standard types of business and land-use regulations, but is also subject to aviation specific regulation. The regulatory framework is discussed below. OCP. The City of Pitt Meadows completed a new Official Community Plan in The OCP recognizes the existing and potential importance of the airport to the community, and includes support for airport plans to develop lands for light industrial uses which are in line with city zoning., including development west of Harris Road adjacent to the airport, which should support airport development. The OCP also sets out steps the airport will need to take to consider extending the airport s main runway. Municipal Zoning. The airport is subject to municipal zoning regulations. No site specific regulatory issues were identified. Aeronautical Regulation. All airports in Canada are also subject to Transport Canada regulations, the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARS) in general, and to Airport Zoning Regulations (AZRs) which can limit or stop developments near an airport if they interfere with the approaches to the airport. During the review of Pitt Meadows Airport no site specific regulatory issues were identified.

26 22 7. Step 6: Identify Potential Businesses to Attract to Pitt Meadows This section reviews the potential business opportunities for Pitt Meadows Regional Airport. The section begins with a discussion of the airports strength, weaknesses, opportunities and threats, followed by review of findings, targets, and recommendations. 7.1 SWOTCH This SWOTCH (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats, and challenges) analysis was developed in consultation with airport stakeholders and management. The highlights of each section are described below followed by a summary discussion. Strengths The airport has significant land reserves and is near an industrial park, and the Lower Mainland is running out of industrial lands; The Lower Mainland is one of the most important helicopter maintenance centres in the world; Helicopter experts live in the area There is a deep pool of helicopter expertise Helicopter operations already exist on the field Airport is moving towards stable planning The new Golden Ears Bridge opens significant business opportunities and makes business with the U.S. possible Pitt Meadows offers a great lifestyle to employees and is a popular location for young families The neighbouring community of the District of Maple Ridge is supporting airport development The City of Pitt Meadows, Pitt Meadows Economic Development Corporation, and the Pitt Meadows Airport Society are working together towards a common vision The airport is near major intermodal infrastructure including a rail /intermodal yard, river terminals, and truck terminals The airport and the area around it have available industrial lands at a time when industrial lands in the Lower Mainland are in short supply Weaknesses Development at the airport site is fragmented The site does not have an integrated master plan The site has no major educational or aerospace developments The site has limitations on the size of aircraft it can receive because of runway length The airport does not have passenger service which cuts it off from federal ACAP funding Airport is not regarded as an aerospace player in the B.C. or Canadian markets Opportunities In the coming years, YVR sill increasingly use up all of its available commercial lands, increasing the costs of leases, and pushing some tenants to other Lower Mainland airports Expand into MRO for corporate jets Modifications and upgrades Corporate market fell off with recession but will recover Maintenance companies would like to be in a place where they are important Small aircraft manufacturing

27 23 Attracting workers who have been overseas who are looking for work at home Extending main runway to attract larger corporate aircraft Flight training General light industry and transportation Threats Pitt Meadows not being viewed as a business friendly destination as it as higher industrial taxes Other Lower Mainland opportunities continuing to attract more industry attention and investment Challenges Integrating on and off airport land opportunities in Pitt Meadows Developing an attractive airport investment reputation for Pitt Meadows Coordinating development initiatives including the Cities of Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge, PMEDC, and the Pitt Meadows Airport Society Airport location on a floodplain Airport 10-year plan needs to be updated and guided by clear vision 7.2 General Attractiveness Pitt Meadows is attractive as a community and a place to live and work. Typically investors will look at a basket of key indicators when considering a community, all things being equal. This assumes that access to items like electricity and water, or specialized services is not an issue. These indicators will be something like: 1. Availability of skilled workforce (critical in these days in shrinking labour pools); 2. Attractiveness of community to employees (schools, parks, amenities); 3. Cost competitiveness and ease of doing business (site and industry specific issues/access to clients and business); 4. Political/community environment (community, municipal, provincial, and federal politics. Businesses want to think they will be supported where they base themselves); and 5. Industry specific factors (e.g. aviation needs access to an airport). Pitt Meadows measure well against other communities considering all these indicators. 7.3 Findings On the balance, Pitt Meadows airport s strengths and opportunities appear to clearly outweigh its weaknesses and threats. Arguably, the greatest weakness of the airport is its lack of critical mass in commercial aviation developments on-site upon which to build. The existing developments are also physically separated on the airport site, making the development of synergies difficult. Overall, given the lack of industrial lands in the Lower Mainland, Pitt Meadow s new road connections, its attractiveness as a community, and its good base infrastructure, the airport is wellpositioned for attracting aerospace opportunities.

28 Targets Aircraft Limitations. The targets considered have to either be able to land their aircraft at the site or not require a runway (for example, an engine manufacturer might not require airside access). Varieties of Opportunities. There are two general groups of target companies for aerospace development at Pitt Meadows Airport which can be subdivided into a number of sub-groupings. These two groups are domestic and international companies. As can be seen, the two groups have numerous overlaps. These groups can be sub-divided into the following: Domestic U.S. International o Fixed and Rotary Wings (airplanes and helicopters) Sales of aircraft MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) Assembly of aircraft Parts production Services (avionics, interiors, etc) o FBOs (aircraft and pilot services centre, usually connected with a refuelling operation) and related services o Regional passenger / cargo services o Flight Training o Post-Secondary school training (ie BCIT) o Fixed and Rotary Wings (airplanes and helicopters) Sales MRO Assembly Services (avionics, interiors, etc) o Fixed and Rotary Wings (airplanes and helicopters) Sales MRO Assembly Parts production Services (avionics, interiors, etc) o Flight Training and other education

29 25 Geographic Targets. As Pitt Meadows Airport has a relatively small base of aerospace related companies, and limited resources, it is recommended that marketing resources be focused with operations in B.C. and Canada, or based in Washington State. Chasing offshore opportunities in aerospace is an expensive undertaking requiring significant investments of time and money. Having said that, the Lower Mainland has numerous representatives of large European and U.S. aerospace companies, and Washington State is a major, international aerospace centre. Contact with targets could be developed through a number of means including direct contact with major organizations such as Eurocopter in Richmond and participation in aviation and aerospace organizations such as the B.C. Aviation Council, and related conferences. Post-secondary connections. As the airport has a relatively small base of aerospace companies, it should consider working with a post-secondary institution to develop opportunities. By developing potential employees, these institutions help to attract private investment, and they can attract capital investment on their own. For example, working with Kelowna Flightcraft, BCIT, and the local school district, Kelowna International Airport was able to attract almost $5 million in funding for a new BCIT training campus at the airport. 7.5 Recommendations Geographic targets within Canada and Washington State are recommended. Working with BCIT and Kelowna Flightcraft, the Kelowna International Airport attracted approximately $5 million in capital investment. Based on the findings in this report, the following recommendations are made. These are actions for the community to be taken, and they could be taken by the airport, the economic development corporation or potentially other individuals or organizations in the community, assuming they are all working together. 1. Industry Associations. A key and simple way to stay up to date on aerospace activities in the Lower Mainland is participate in organizations such as the B.C. Aviation Council and the Aerospace Industry Association of B.C. It is recommended that a representative of Pitt Meadows (the airport manager or PMEDC CEO) join both of these organizations and participate in them. Participation may be attending lunches, joining or sitting on committees. National organizations such as the Canadian Aviation Maintenance Council (CAMC) and the Canadian Business Aviation Association (CBAA) also hold conferences and events in B.C. from year to year. 2. Post-Secondary Education Institutes. One of the keys to developing aerospace is being able to attract and develop workers. For this reason connecting with education institutes to support initiatives is important. BCIT, for example, is active at a number of B.C. airports including YVR and Kelowna, and other colleges in B.C. also have training facilities at airports for specific purposes. This type of activity will help develop the airport s critical mass of activity and make more complex developments more attractive.

30 26 3. Planning. The issue of required facilities and runway length arises in discussions regarding Pitt Meadows Airport. While these planning discussions are critical to marketing, they are planning tasks. It is recommended that the optimum runway length for the airport be addressed when the airport master plan is updated; with a particular focus on business development for the community. 4. Aerospace Companies. To develop aerospace opportunities, the community will have to directly connect with aerospace opportunities. Existing tenants at the airport should be able to assist with introductions. Before doing this, an information package making a case for investing in Pitt Meadows Airport should be developed. Ideally, this would be a base presentation which could be customized for individual clients. The following order for prioritizing approaching aerospace operators is recommended: i. First in the Lower Mainland ii. iii. Second in the Okanagan, Thompson, and Vancouver Island Third in Washington State 5. Communicate opportunity to industry and the community. The analysis completed for this project shows that with completion of the Golden Ears Bridge, Pitt Meadows Airport should be able to compete well for aerospace opportunities, but it is not viewed as a major contender at the moment. The airport and community need to more clearly communicate the opportunity on the airport website and through other means. This will require the airport, PMEDC, Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge, and other stakeholders to work closely together. As a collaborative initiative between the above parties, a communication strategy should be implemented as a way of showcasing and highlighting potential opportunities that exist in Pitt Meadows. Networking at conferences or Aerospace/Aviation-related events will place a greater attention to the opportunities that exist in the community. The consultant also recommends changing the airport logo. The current logo which prominently displays a bi-plane does not reflect an organization seeking high tech business. The communications should include a giveaway piece such as a brochure or a PowerPoint presentation. Obvious targets for this information include aerospace companies which already exist in the Lower Mainland. Key themes to be highlighted would include 1 Attractiveness of community; 2 Available airport and industrial land nearby; and 3 Proximity to river and highway connections.

31 27 Appendix A: Aerospace Companies in B.C. by Airport Location Below is a list of aerospace businesses and organizations at B.C. airports organized by location. Note that this is not a comprehensive list. Only those firms that are members of the Aerospace Industry Association of B.C. (source for this table) are included. Descriptions are as per the AIABC directory. Location Company Name Industry Abbotsford Abbotsford International Airshow Airpro Interior Products Ltd. Bakerview Aviation (1983) Ltd. Campbell Helicopters Ltd. Cascade Aerospace Chinook Aircraft Maintenance Ltd Chinook Helicopter (1982) Ltd. Coastal Pacific Aviation Ltd. CP Advanced Flight The University College of the Fraser Valley University of the Fraser Valley Aircraft: Aircraft/Component Assembly Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul Training: Other Training: Flight crew Training: Other Training: Technical Campbell River ASAP Avionics Services Ltd Avionics Chilliwack Firkus Aircraft Servicing Ltd. Morgan Aviation Structures Inc. Principal Air Ltd. Education & Training Supplies: Consumables

32 28 Location Company Name Industry Training: Other Pro Wings Aviation Ltd Upper Valley Aviation Ltd. Training: Flight crew Courtenay Courtenay Flight Center Timberland Helicopters Inc. Manufacturing Delta Alpha Aviation Inc. Airports: Planning & Facilities Management AMS Aviation Ltd. Bailey Helicopters Ltd. Canadian Flight Centre Delta Helicopters Ltd Heli-One International Flight Training Montair Aviation Inc Pacific Flying Club Professional Aircraft Maintenance Professional Helicopter Training Ltd R & Z Avionics Ltd Regency Express Airlines Safari Express Aircraft Maintenance Ltd Aircraft: Modification Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul General Aviation Fort Nelson Qwest Helicopters Inc Aircraft: Fixed & Rotary Wing Grand Forks Western Aviation Services

33 29 Location Company Name Industry Kamloops Inland Communication Services Ltd Kamloops Aviation Fuels Ltd. Mountainaire Services Ltd. PRO Aero Engines Inc Progressive Air Services Ltd. Spring Aviation Ltd. Westair Aviation Inc Avionics Kelowna Carson Air Ltd Training: Flight crew Kelowna Flightcraft Aircraft: Aircraft/Component Assembly Avionics Northern Air Support Ltd Okanagan Aero Engine Ltd. Sebrof Aviation Services Ltd. Aircraft: Fixed & Rotary Wing Aircraft: Modification, Avionics Select Helicopter Services Ltd. Skyline Helicopters Ltd Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul Langley Alpen Helicopters Ltd. Aircraft: Fixed & Rotary Wing Ascent Aerospace Ltd. Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul E. M. Heli - Logistics Ltd. Research & Development Harbour City Helicopters Aircraft: Fixed & Rotary Wing

34 30 Location Company Name Industry Heli-College Canada Training Inc Heli-Welders Canada Ltd. Langley Flying School R.T.D Helicopters Support Ltd Rotech Industries Inc. S & H Helipro Ltd. Tundra Helicopters Ltd. Valley Aero Engines Ltd. Aircraft: Structures, Components & Materials Aircraft: Fixed & Rotary Wing Nelson High Alpine Air Services Aircraft: Fixed & Rotary Wing Education & Training General Aviation Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul Training: Flight crew North Saanich Vancouver Island Helicopters Ltd Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul Penticton Base Helicopters Ltd Training: Other Demel Aircraft Corp Eclipse Helicopters Kittyhawk A/C Services Inc. Spencer Aviation Services Ltd. General Aviation Pitt Meadows Aeronav Avionics Inc. Aircraft: Aircraft/Component Assembly Aircraft: Fixed & Rotary Wing

35 31 Location Company Name Industry Aircraft: Modification Aircraft: Refurbishing Aircraft: Systems & Components Airframe Components Avionics Communications Defense: Products & Related Defense: Programs Design & Engineering Electronics Engines and components General Aviation GPS, Remote Sensing Inspection & Testing Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul Project Management Research & Development Sales, Marketing & Distribution Systems Integration AH Structural Composites Ltd. ALC Airlift Corp. Blades Aviation Ltd. Composites Air Traffic Control: Equipment

36 32 Location Company Name Industry International Flight Centre Inc. Maxcraft Avionics Ltd. Prism Helicopters Ltd Education & Training Aircraft: Fixed & Rotary Wing Powell River Oceanview Helicopters Ltd. General Aviation Suncoast Aviation Ltd. Prince George Hill Aviation Centre Inc. Pioneer Flight Training Ltd. Ron's Aviation Services Ltd. Qualicum Beach Qualicum Flight Centre Richmond (Vancouver International) Sunwest Helicopters Ltd. Aero Training Products Air Canada Air Maintenance Update Air Maintenance Update Magazine AIREX Canada Airside Properties Ltd. Alpha Publishing Aircraft: Fixed & Rotary Wing Aircraft: Structures, Components & Materials Aircraft: Fixed & Rotary Wing Training: Other Aircraft: Fixed & Rotary Wing Aircraft: Modification Aircraft: Refurbishing Aircraft: Structures, Components & Materials Aircraft: Systems & Components

37 33 Location Company Name Industry Aircraft: Tooling, Jigs & Fixtures Airframe Components Avionics Composites Composites & Plastics Conversions Education & Training Electronics Engines and components General Aviation GPS, Remote Sensing Ground Support Equipment Heat Treating Heat Treating & Special Processes High-speed machining/forming/bonding Inspection & Testing Machinery/Tools Machining and Processing Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul Metals Plastics Sprays, Coatings

38 34 Location Company Name Industry Supplies: Consumables Systems Integration Tooling and Jigs Training: Other Aviall Canada Aviation World Avionics Distributor Education & Training General Aviation GPS, Remote Sensing Sales, Marketing & Distribution Software Training: Flight crew Training: Other Training: Technical Aviatron Pacific Inc. Avicor Aviation Inc. Avitat Vancouver Interdel Aviation Services Inc BCIT Aerospace C A S Aviation Ltd. Canada JET Charters Ltd. Canadian Coast Guard/Hovercraft Training: Other General Aviation Government Agency

39 35 Location Company Name Industry CAP Aircraft Detailing CHC Esso Avitat/Interdel Aviation Services Helijet International Helinets Helipro International Highland Helicopters Ltd Hunter Dynamics IAT Management Inc Innotech-Execaire Aviation Group-Vancouver Jetstream Aircraft Welding Ltd. Airline: Spares Management Aircraft: Fixed & Rotary Wing Aircraft: Structures, Components & Materials Aircraft: Tooling, Jigs & Fixtures Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul Metal Fabrication Tooling and Jigs Landmark Aviation Lignum Air Lindair Services Ltd. Maintenance & Ramp Safety Society McNeal & Associates MTU Maintenance Canada Sales, Marketing & Distribution Aircraft: Fixed & Rotary Wing Engines and components

40 36 Location Company Name Industry Northern Thunderbird Air Inc NWI JET Okanagan Avionics Ltd. Omega Aviation Pacific Avionics & Instruments Pacific Coastal Airlines PAMEA Pattison Airways Pegasus Aircraft Penta Aviation Services Ltd. Pledmont Hawthorne Royal Pacific Petroleum Ltd Seair Seaplanes Selkirk Remote Sensing Ltd. Standard Aero Ltd. Tasman Helicopters Vancouver Air Services R.C.M.P. VancouverJet Centre Western Avionics Inc. Avionics General Aviation Aircraft: Aircraft/Component Assembly Airline: Support Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul Aircraft: Fixed & Rotary Wing Aircraft: Fixed & Rotary Wing Aircraft: Modification Aircraft: Systems & Components

41 37 Location Company Name Industry Avionics Communications Electronics General Aviation Inspection & Testing Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul Western Express Airlines Inc. Westholme Graphics Supplies: Consumables Squamish Glacier Air Aircraft: Fixed & Rotary Wing Vernon Capricorn Upholstery Interior Pacific Flight Systems Ltd. Kal - Air Repair Ltd. Seaflight Industries Skytek Aircraft Services Sterling Pacific Air Ltd. Aircraft: Modification Avionics Composites Victoria Canadian Avionics Ltd. Flightline Aviation Ltd Island Pacific Flight Academy Ltd. Royal Pacific Maintenance Ltd Victoria Air Maintenance Ltd. Victoria Avionics Training: Other Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul

42 38 Location Company Name Industry Victoria Esso Victoria Flying Club Inc Viking Air Ltd. Aircraft: Structures, Components & Materials Source: Aerospace Industry Association of B.C.

43 39 Appendix B: Aerospace Companies in B.C. not Located at an Airport Below is a list of aerospace businesses and organizations in B.C. that are not located at airports as published by the Aerospace Industry Association of B.C. (source for this table). Note that this is not a comprehensive list. Only those firms that are members of AIABC are included. Note that there are several U.S. based firms included as well (who are members of AIABC), this is a reflection of the pan-continental nature of the aerospace industry. Descriptions are as per the AIABC directory. Location (City) Company Name Industry 100 Mile House Cariboo Air Ltd 70 Mile House Air Cariboo Ltd. Abbotsford Arc Aero Structures Ltd. Aircraft: Fixed & Rotary Wing Aircraft: Refurbishing Aircraft: Structures, Components & Materials Aircraft: Tooling, Jigs & Fixtures Composites Consulting Metal Fabrication Conair Aviation Deep Development Corporation Kallman Worldwide Inc NRC Innovation Centre - IRAP Orenda Aerotech Pyrotek Electronics Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul Heat Treating & Special Processes S. W Aviation Enterprises

44 40 Location (City) Company Name Industry Atlin Discovery Helicopters Ltd Aircraft: Fixed & Rotary Wing Auburn, WA (USA) Sunshine Metals Brentwood Bay Cadence Engineering Brussels, Belguim Helico.nu Aircraft: Fixed & Rotary Wing Burnaby 3D Custom Foam Inc. Plastics A.C.T. Equipment Sales Airgo Models APEG - Professional Engineers & Geoscientists of B BCD Electronics Ltd. Camcoat Industries Cantech Aviation Inspection Ltd. CD Nova Ltd Earth Tech Inc. Sales, Marketing & Distribution Inspection & Testing Aircraft: Refurbishing Inspection & Testing Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul Airline: Support Airports: Construction Airports: Planning & Facilities Management Consulting Project Management Extreme CCTV Airports: Security Defense: Products & Related Defense: Security Systems International Water-Guard McCartney & Reavill Adjusting Corp Aircraft: Systems & Components

45 41 Location (City) Company Name Industry Pacific Resins & Coatings Ltd. Pro CNC Prototyping Spectrum Signal Processing Inc. Design & Engineering Satellites & Optical Products Burns Lake Lakes District Air Services Ltd Campbell River Air Rainbow E & B Helicopters Ltd. MJM AIR Ltd Nilson Aircraft Ltd. North Island College Parallel Aviation Inc Sealand Aviation Ltd Education & Training Aircraft: Fixed & Rotary Wing Aircraft: Modification Aircraft: Refurbishing Aircraft: Structures, Components & Materials Conversions Design & Engineering General Aviation Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul Manufacturing Metal Fabrication Tom Brenan Aviation Academy Vancouver Island Air Air Traffic Control Cassidy Nanaimo Flight Centre

46 42 Location (City) Company Name Industry Venture Aviation Service Ltd. Sales, Marketing & Distribution Castlegar ATCO Airports Ltd. Selkirk College Professional Aviation Chilliwack Glo -Wing Aircraft Detailing Ltd. ICE Designs Co. Aircraft: Fixed & Rotary Wing Aircraft: Modification Aircraft: Refurbishing Aircraft: Structures, Components & Materials Airline: Support Composites Composites & Plastics Consulting Conversions Design & Engineering Magnum Management Inc. Murphy Aircraft Mfg. Ltd. Mussell Crane Manufacturing Manufacturing Airports: Equipment Cloverdale Concord Quality Systems Consulting Education & Training Information Management Project Management Systems Integration

47 43 Location (City) Company Name Industry Training: Other Coombs Aero-Smith Heli Service Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul Coquitlam Cantronic Systems Inc. Aircraft: Systems & Components Airports: Security Defense: Products & Related Defense: Programs Defense: Security Systems Design & Engineering Education & Training Electro - Optics, & Imaging Systems GPS, Remote Sensing Systems Integration GE Polymershapes Intertek Testing Services Metal Action Machining Ltd. Composites & Plastics Aircraft: Tooling, Jigs & Fixtures Defense: Products & Related High-speed machining/forming/bonding Machining and Processing Maintenance Manufacturing Metal Fabrication Repair & Overhaul

48 44 Location (City) Company Name Industry Research & Development Tooling and Jigs Courtenay BraveCo Design Air Traffic Control Air Traffic Control: Equipment Air Traffic Control: Management Systems Aircraft: Aircraft/Component Assembly Aircraft: Fixed & Rotary Wing Contract Air Services Ltd. International Aeroproducts J.R. Lowdon Consulting Ltd. Design & Engineering Consulting Defense: Products & Related Defense: Programs Education & Training Military Training: Other Cranbrook Bighorn Helicopters Inc. Norm Dakin Enterprises Ltd Creston Kootenay Valley Helicopters Ltd Dallas, Texas (USA) Canadian Consulate General Government Agency Dawson Creek Aero Ads Northern Lights College Training: Other Delta ADHoc Services Distribution

49 45 Location (City) Company Name Industry Marketing Sales Aerospace BizDev Inc. Aerosphere Technologies Air Tech Instruments Inc. Aircraft Products AirTech Instruments Inc. Alex Aircraft Maintenance & Repair Inc. Aptech Precision Machining Inc. Asco Aerospace Canada Ltd ATI Technologies Consulting Manufacturing Training: Other Aircraft: Aircraft/Component Assembly Aircraft: Fixed & Rotary Wing Aircraft: Modification Aircraft: Refurbishing Aircraft: Structures, Components & Materials Aircraft: Systems & Components Aircraft: Tooling, Jigs & Fixtures Airframe Components Composites Composites & Plastics Consulting Conversions

50 46 Location (City) Company Name Industry Design & Engineering High-speed machining/forming/bonding Information Management Machining and Processing Marketing Metal Fabrication Project Management Sales, Marketing & Distribution Telecommunications & Information Technologies Avcorp Industries Aircraft: Aircraft/Component Assembly Aircraft: Structures, Components & Materials Aircraft: Tooling, Jigs & Fixtures Airframe Components Composites Defense: Programs Design & Engineering Heat Treating Heat Treating & Special Processes High-speed machining/forming/bonding Inspection & Testing Machining and Processing

51 47 Location (City) Company Name Industry Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul Manufacturing Metal Fabrication Project Management Research & Development Robotics Sprays, Coatings Systems Integration Tooling and Jigs Axton Inc Bohler Uddeholm Limited Distributor Heat Treating & Special Processes Metals Canadian Air-Crane Ltd. Computer Jet Technologies Custom Code Services, Inc. Aircraft: Fixed & Rotary Wing Aircraft: Structures, Components & Materials Aircraft: Systems & Components Aircraft: Tooling, Jigs & Fixtures Airframe Components Composites Consulting Design & Engineering

52 48 Location (City) Company Name Industry General Aviation Ground Support Equipment High-speed machining/forming/bonding Machinery/Tools Manufacturing Metal Fabrication Metals Plastics Project Management Tooling and Jigs Training: Technical Exemplar Metrology Corp. Aircraft: Fixed & Rotary Wing Aircraft: Tooling, Jigs & Fixtures Consulting Design & Engineering Inspection & Testing Tooling and Jigs Falcon Helicopter Maintenance Ltd GEM Air-Sea Systems Ltd. ICOM Canada Industrial Laser Cutting Ltd. Innovative Vehicle Testing Ltd Metals

53 49 Location (City) Company Name Industry Merrill Engineering Ltd. North American Distribution Inc - UPS Aviation Tec North Delta Copters Ltd Paine Machine Tool Inc. Patterns & Prototypes Precision Aero Instruments Limited Quarter Century in Aviation Club R.I Heli-Tech Ltd Rutu Aviation Sabre Engineering Ltd SEI Industries Ltd. Shell Canada Aviation Stevested Machinery & Engineering Ltd. Aircraft: Tooling, Jigs & Fixtures General Aviation Air Traffic Control: Equipment Aircraft: Aircraft/Component Assembly Aircraft: Structures, Components & Materials Aircraft: Tooling, Jigs & Fixtures Airframe Components Defense: Products & Related Engines and components Ground Support Equipment High-speed machining/forming/bonding Inspection & Testing

54 50 Location (City) Company Name Industry Machining and Processing Manufacturing Tooling and Jigs TAG Aerospace Inc Aircraft: Modification Downers Grove, IL (USA) Duncan HCL America Cassidy Aircraft Maintenance Ltd. Hayes Forest Services Aircraft: Refurbishing Aircraft: Structures, Components & Materials Aircraft: Tooling, Jigs & Fixtures Airframe Components Composites Composites & Plastics Consulting Design & Engineering Ground Support Equipment Project Management Tooling and Jigs Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul East St. Paul, MB Mycanadianlogbook.com Supplies: Consumables Edmonton, AB Velcon Canada Ground Support Equipment Enderby CNC Manutech Industries Ltd. Machining and Processing Ferndale, WA (USA) DynaComp Corporation Research & Development

55 51 Location (City) Company Name Industry Fort Nelson Villers Air Service Ltd. Fort St. James Interior Helicopters Ltd. Tsayta Aviation Ltd. Fort St. John Alcan Flight Centre Ltd. North Cariboo Air Trek Aerial Surveys XJ Aero Services Ltd. Aircraft: Fixed & Rotary Wing Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul Gold Bridge Tyax Air Service Ltd. Gold River Air Nootka Golden Alpenglow Aviation Inc. Hope Valley Helicopters Aircraft: Fixed & Rotary Wing Kamloops Vike Aeromotive Kelowna Alpine Aerotech Ltd. Alpine Helicopters ASDAC C.N.C. Machining Ltd Associated Engineering Booker Aircraft Sales Everest VIT Flightline Aviation Wear Kokanee Helicopters Inc Northern Airborne Technology Northern Sky Aircraft Okanagan University College General Aviation Manufacturing Design & Engineering General Aviation Aircraft: Aircraft/Component Assembly

56 52 Location (City) Company Name Industry Pacific Safety Products Inc. Performance Manufacturing SkyTrac Systems Ltd. Defense: Products & Related Machining and Processing Aircraft: Fixed & Rotary Wing Aircraft: Systems & Components Communications General Aviation Ground Support Equipment Manufacturing Research & Development Satellites & Optical Products Software Telecommunications & Information Technologies West Crystal Company Ltd. Wildcat Helicopters Inc GPS, Remote Sensing Aircraft: Fixed & Rotary Wing Langley Alliance Non-Destructive Testing Corp. Axymetrix Quality Engineering Inc. Aircraft: Modification Aircraft: Refurbishing Aircraft: Structures, Components & Materials Aircraft: Fixed & Rotary Wing Consulting Design & Engineering Education & Training Inspection & Testing

57 53 Location (City) Company Name Industry Training: Technical Camair Services Centre Ltd. Canadian Heli Structures Ltd. CHT Aerospace Inc. CSL Plastics Inc. Custom Plastics Flightpath Film, Video & Stills Aircraft: Structures, Components & Materials Aircraft: Structures, Components & Materials Plastics Composites & Plastics Education & Training Marketing Sales, Marketing & Distribution Training: Other Hammer Mechanical Inc. Helicopter Accessory Service Ltd. Langley Aero Structures Ltd M.C. Welding Services Ltd. Aircraft: Aircraft/Component Assembly Aircraft: Fixed & Rotary Wing Aircraft: Aircraft/Component Assembly Aircraft: Refurbishing Aircraft: Tooling, Jigs & Fixtures Airports: Construction Airports: Equipment Consulting Design & Engineering Distributor

58 54 Location (City) Company Name Industry General Aviation Government Agency Information Management Machinery/Tools Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul Manufacturing Metal Fabrication Research & Development Robotics Supplies: Consumables Tooling and Jigs Pazmac Enterprises PORT Aircraft Interiors Inc Riverside Helicopters Ltd. TCS Products Versaform West Coast Weld Tech Inc. Tooling and Jigs Training: Flight crew Aircraft: Structures, Components & Materials Lillooet Cariboo Chilcotin Helicopter Maple Ridge Accra Machining & Mfg Miramar, FL (USA) VP Audio Incorporated Air Traffic Control Air Traffic Control: Equipment Air Traffic Control: Management Systems

59 55 Location (City) Company Name Industry Aircraft: Aircraft/Component Assembly Aircraft: Fixed & Rotary Wing Aircraft: Modification Aircraft: Refurbishing Aircraft: Structures, Components & Materials Aircraft: Systems & Components Aircraft: Tooling, Jigs & Fixtures Airframe Components Airline: Leasing Airline: Spares Management Airline: Support Airports: Construction Airports: Equipment Airports: Planning & Facilities Management Airports: Security Antennas Avionics Communications Composites Composites & Plastics Consulting Conversions

60 56 Location (City) Company Name Industry Defence programs Defense: Products & Related Defense: Programs Defense: Security Systems Design & Engineering Distributor Education & Training Electro - Optics, & Imaging Systems, Electronics Engines and components Fasteners General Aviation Government Agency GPS, Remote Sensing Ground Support Equipment Heat Treating Heat Treating & Special Processes High-speed machining/forming/bonding Information Management Inspection & Testing Machinery/Tools Machining and Processing Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul

61 57 Location (City) Company Name Industry Manufacturing Marketing Metal Fabrication Metals Military Plastics Project Management Radar Recruitment and Staffing Remote Vehicle Technologies (Unmanned) Research & Development Robotics Sales, Marketing & Distribution Satellites & Optical Products Software Space Missions Sprays, Coatings Supplies: Consumables Systems Integration Telecommunications & Information Technologies Tooling and Jigs Training - Simulators

62 58 Location (City) Company Name Industry Training: Flight crew Training: Other Training: Technical Mission Boutilier Manufacturing Solutions Inc. Cimtex Industries Davco Aviation Ltd Klahanie Air Ltd. Tooling and Jigs Montréal Barry Cordage Ltd. Aircraft: Structures, Components & Materials Nanaimo Baxter Aviation General Aviation Long Beach Helicopters West Coast Helicopters Ltd. Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul Nelson High Terrain Helicopters Ltd General Aviation New Westminster Justice Institute of BC Nimpo Lake Tweedsmuir AIR Services North Delta RotorLink Technical Services Consulting Project Management Sales, Marketing & Distribution North Vancouver Barrett Technology Services, Inc. Aircraft: Aircraft/Component Assembly Aircraft: Fixed & Rotary Wing Aircraft: Modification Aircraft: Refurbishing Aircraft: Structures, Components &

63 59 Location (City) Company Name Industry Materials Aircraft: Systems & Components Aircraft: Tooling, Jigs & Fixtures Airframe Components Composites Composites & Plastics Consulting Defence programs Defense: Products & Related Defense: Programs Design & Engineering Distributor Education & Training Electro - Optics, & Imaging Systems Engines and components General Aviation GPS, Remote Sensing Inspection & Testing Machinery/Tools Machining and Processing Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul Manufacturing Metal Fabrication

64 60 Location (City) Company Name Industry Metals Plastics Radar Robotics Sales, Marketing & Distribution Satellites & Optical Products Software Tooling and Jigs Training: Technical Burrard Mechanical Metal Fabrication Metals Elmec Engineering Ltd. Emergco Technical Solutions Heli-Hoyle Aviation Products Ltd Info International Ent Ltd. OSI Our Designs Inc. Syncro Technical Services Tamm, Bresler & Associates Inc. Worldwide Heli Services Ltd. Electronics Aircraft: Aircraft/Component Assembly Supplies: Consumables Defense: Products & Related Design & Engineering Consulting Consulting Oliver Rotheisler Equipment Ltd. Manufacturing Ottawa Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute

65 61 Location (City) Company Name Industry Parksville Tracer 1 Services Ltd. Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul Pemberton Pemberton Helicopters Inc Pitt Meadows Pacific Satellite Aviation Ltd Prairie Direct Industrial Sales Aircraft: Structures, Components & Materials Defense: Products & Related, Fasteners Machinery/Tools Tooling and Jigs Port Alberni Coulson Aircrane Ltd. Aircraft: Fixed & Rotary Wing Aircraft: Structures, Components & Materials Airframe Components Avionics Forest Industries Flying Tankers Ltd. K. D AIR Corporation Port Coquitlam Keller Equipment Supply Ltd. Manufacturing National Energy Equipment Inc. (RNG Division) Zum Hingst Technologies Prince George Aberdeen Helicopters Ltd. Aircraft: Fixed & Rotary Wing Consulting General Aviation GPS, Remote Sensing

66 62 Location (City) Company Name Industry Training: Other Global Helitech Ltd. Northern Mountain Helicopters Inc. Pacific Western Helicopters Ltd. Silver Helicopters Ltd Tech Helicopters Ltd. Tempest Heli Parts Inc. Aircraft: Structures, Components & Materials Avionics Composites Distributor Information Management Inspection & Testing Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul Marketing Metal Fabrication Military Project Management Sales, Marketing & Distribution Supplies: Consumables Prince Rupert Inland Air Charters Inc Queen Charlotte City South Moresby AIR Charters Ltd. Richmond 49 North Video Productions Marketing

67 63 Location (City) Company Name Industry Aero Turbine Support Ltd AeroInfo Systems, a Boeing Company Airline: Support Consulting Defense: Products & Related Defense: Programs General Aviation Information Management Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul Manufacturing Military Project Management Research & Development Software Systems Integration Telecommunications & Information Technologies Training: Technical Air Kinetic Ltd. Airborne Engines Ltd. Engines and components Engines and components Inspection & Testing Machining and Processing Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul Air-SEA Fire and Safety Alican Mould & Plastics Air Traffic Control

68 64 Location (City) Company Name Industry AMMTECH Spring Ltd Aircraft: Refurbishing Aircraft: Systems & Components Fasteners High-speed machining/forming/bonding Manufacturing Metal Fabrication Metals ATI Aero Technologies Bacon Donaldson & Associates Canspec Con-Space Communications DBC Marine Safety Systems Ensemble Systems Epic Data Inc. Electronics Aircraft: Systems & Components Consulting Information Management Project Management Systems Integration Telecommunications & Information Technologies Harbour Air Harmony Airways Heritage Aircraft Salvage Recovery H-S Tool & Parts Inc. General Aviation Airline: Spares Management Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul

69 65 Location (City) Company Name Industry Intech Supplies Ltd. Integris Metals Interfast Inc. International Association of Machinists and Aerosp ITN International Corp. JT Hotshotting Ltd. Tooling and Jigs Aircraft: Tooling, Jigs & Fixtures Airline: Support Distributor Ground Support Equipment Kuehne & Nagel International Airline: Spares Management Consulting Project Management M&C International Trade MDA Project Management Air Traffic Control Antennas Communications Consulting Defense: Products & Related Defense: Programs, Design & Engineering Electro - Optics, & Imaging Systems Electronics GPS, Remote Sensing

70 66 Location (City) Company Name Industry Information Management Marketing Marketing & Distribution Military Project Management Radar Research & Development Robotics Sales Satellites & Optical Products Software Space Missions Systems Integration Training - Simulators Norsat International Inc Northwest Mettech Corporation P.S.I. Fluid Power Ltd. Pacific Alloytech Ltd Pavac Technology Inc QMI Raytheon Systems Canada Ltd. Richmond Hotel & Conference Centre Ryan Manufacturing Inc. Communications Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul Machining and Processing Inspection & Testing Training: Other Military

71 67 Location (City) Company Name Industry Ryerson S.I. L Industries Ltd Metal Fabrication Aircraft: Systems & Components Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul System Safety Services Wainbee Ltd. Wescan Calibration Training: Other Inspection & Testing Machinery/Tools Maintenance Repair & Overhaul Western Propeller Company Ltd. World Courier Of Canada Manufacturing Saanichton Cadence CNC Manufacturing Composites Salmon Arm Shuswap Air Composites & Plastics Machining and Processing Tooling and Jigs Sardis C&C Aviation Enterprises Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul Seattle, WA (USA) Intrepid Learning Solutions Air Traffic Control: Management Systems Composites & Plastics Education & Training Project Management Training: Other Sechelt Airspan Helicopters Aircraft: Fixed & Rotary Wing

72 68 Location (City) Company Name Industry Sidney Angel Flight of British Columbia Airline: Support Blackline Marine Inc. Firewall Forward Aero Engines, Inc Green Mountain Aviation Products Innovia Solutions Inc. Aircraft: Aircraft/Component Assembly Aircraft: Fixed & Rotary Wing Aircraft: Modification Aircraft: Structures, Components & Materials Aircraft: Systems & Components Airframe Components Airline: Spares Management Composites Composites & Plastics Consulting Engines and components Fasteners General Aviation High-speed machining/forming/bonding Information Management Machinery/Tools Machining and Processing

73 69 Location (City) Company Name Industry Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul Manufacturing Marketing Metal Fabrication Metals Project Management Research & Development Sales, Marketing & Distribution Supplies: Consumables, Tooling and Jigs Squamish Latta Aviation Consultants Inc. Profile Composites Qualatech Aero-Consulting Ltd. AAC Amphibian Airplanes of Canada Blacktusk Helicopter Inc. Sea To Sky Air Training: Flight crew Surrey ACR Systems Inc Electronics Adventure Marine Mfg. Inc Airarms Industrial Ashford Training Technologies Fasteners Consulting Education & Training Training: Other Canadian Die Mould Machining and Processing

74 70 Location (City) Company Name Industry Canam Aerospace Inc Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul Manufacturing CIMtech Mfg.Inc. Decisive Metrology and Imaging Services Aircraft: Tooling, Jigs & Fixtures Aircraft: Tooling, Jigs & Fixtures Consulting Education & Training Inspection & Testing Tooling and Jigs Dendoff Springs Eagle-Picher Energy Products Electrol Supply Corporation Incentive Access Group Fasteners Marketing Distributor Aircraft: Aircraft/Component Assembly Aircraft: Fixed & Rotary Wing Aircraft: Modification Aircraft: Refurbishing Aircraft: Structures, Components & Materials Aircraft: Systems & Components Aircraft: Tooling, Jigs & Fixtures Airframe Components Airline: Leasing Airline: Spares Management Airline: Support

75 71 Location (City) Company Name Industry Airports: Construction Airports: Equipment Airports: Planning & Facilities Management Airports: Security Antennas Avionics Communications Composites Composites & Plastics Consulting Conversions Defence programs Defense: Products & Related Defense: Programs Defense: Security Systems Design & Engineering Distributor Education & Training Electro - Optics, & Imaging Systems Electronics Engines and components Fasteners

76 72 Location (City) Company Name Industry General Aviation Government Agency GPS, Remote Sensing Ground Support Equipment Heat Treating Heat Treating & Special Processes High-speed machining/forming/bonding Information Management Inspection & Testing Machinery/Tools Machining and Processing Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul Manufacturing Marketing Metal Fabrication Metals Military Plastics Project Management Radar Recruitment and Staffing Remote Vehicle Technologies (Unmanned)

77 73 Location (City) Company Name Industry Research & Development Robotics Sales, Marketing & Distribution Satellites & Optical Products Software Space Missions Sprays, Coatings Supplies: Consumables Systems Integration Telecommunications & Information Technologies Tooling and Jigs Keen Design and Machining Inc. Kocik & Associates Machining and Processing Communications Consulting Ktech Manufacturing Inc. Machining and Processing Tooling and Jigs Magnus Chemicals Ltd MIH (making it happen) Services Aircraft: Aircraft/Component Assembly Aircraft: Modification Aircraft: Tooling, Jigs & Fixtures Project Management Tooling and Jigs

78 74 Location (City) Company Name Industry OCL Industrial Materials LTD PetroValue Pro Aviation Safety Training Redline Pro Manufacturing Composites Distributor Training: Other Aircraft: Aircraft/Component Assembly Avionics Machining and Processing Manufacturing Metal Fabrication Metals Scotiabank Sicom Industries Ltd. Szabo Aviation International Thyssen Copper and Brass Sales Inc. Val Mart Door Sales Ltd. Westrux Services Inc Tooling and Jigs Metals Airline: Support Tatla Lake White Saddle AIR Service Ltd Terrace Executive Flight Centre Airline: Support Hawkair Lakelse Air Ltd Quantum Helicopters Ltd Skeena Mountain Aviation Ltd General Aviation Aircraft: Fixed & Rotary Wing Aircraft: Fixed & Rotary Wing Toronto, ON The International Courier Defense: Products & Related

79 75 Location (City) Company Name Industry Valemount Yellowhead Helicopters Ltd. Aircraft: Fixed & Rotary Wing Aircraft: Structures, Components & Materials Vancouver Advanced Materials and Process Engineering Laborat AMS Industries Ltd. Anfu Enterprises(Canada) Inc AON Reed Stenhouse Inc Architectura, Planning Architecture Interiors Inc. ASC Avacan Systems Corporation Aviation Professionals Consulting Inc. Benfield Corporate Risk Braidner Survival Kits ( 1990) Ltd. Brite Way Technologies Brookdale International Systems Inc. Brouwer Claims Canada & Co. Ltd CDS Research Convergent Manufacturing Technologies Inc COPA Consulting Composites Consulting Research & Development

80 76 Location (City) Company Name Industry Davdon Enterprises Aircraft: Aircraft/Component Assembly Aircraft: Fixed & Rotary Wing Farsound Canada GE Capital Canada Globenet Aviation Services Inc. Grant Thornton LLP Helifor Industries Ltd. HR MacMillan Space Centre Ian Martin Limited Consulting Project Management Recruitment and Staffing IDELIX Software Inc. Defense: Products & Related GPS, Remote Sensing Military Research & Development Industry Canada Industry Canada - International Trade Centre InterVISTAS Consulting Inc. Jim Jorgenson Photographics Maritime Services Ltd. Marsh Canada Limited Merkor Canada Trading Company Missionjet Aviation Limited Government Agency Government Agency Consulting Distributor Insurance Project Management

81 77 Location (City) Company Name Industry Nautilus CAE & CAD Design & Engineering Project Management Research & Development NGRAIN (Canada) Corporation Aircraft: Aircraft/Component Assembly Aircraft: Modification Aircraft: Refurbishing Defense: Products & Related Education & Training Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul Telecommunications & Information Technologies Training: Other Northstar Networks OP Publishing Pacific Heliport Services Risk Management Partners Consulting Defense: Programs Education & Training Project Management Training: Other Ryan's Aviation World Inc Simons International Limited SNI Safety Nets Inc. Consulting

82 78 Location (City) Company Name Industry Education & Training Training: Other Synchronix Technologies The S-Matrix Group TOP Chemical Industries Aircraft: Modification Aircraft: Refurbishing Distributor Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul Manufacturing Sprays, Coatings Transport Canada UBC Dept of Mechanical Engineering UBC University-Industry Liaison Office Vancouver Wire EDM Design & Engineering Heat Treating & Special Processes Machinery/Tools Machining and Processing Manufacturing Metal Fabrication Tooling and Jigs Vortek Industries Ltd. West Coast Air

83 79 Location (City) Company Name Industry Vanderhoof Westac Western Economic Diversification Willis Canada Inc Wings Over Canada TV Guardian Aerospace Holdings Inc H.F. I Heli Frontiers Inc Aircraft: Fixed & Rotary Wing Aircraft: Modification Aircraft: Structures, Components & Materials Aircraft: Systems & Components Airframe Components Education & Training Engines and components General Aviation Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul Metal Fabrication Training - Simulators Training: Flight crew Aircraft: Fixed & Rotary Wing Vernon Full Lotus Manufacturing Inc. Manufacturing Victoria KAL AIR Ltd. / KAL Aviation Group T.R. Thorburn Architect Ltd. Amistar Research and Development Inc.

84 80 Location (City) Company Name Industry Camosun College CFN Consultants GS Aviation Consulting Heath Moffatt Photography M83 Technologies Inc. Special Titles Stewart Air Ltd. Consulting Consulting Sales, Marketing & Distribution Defense: Security Systems Sales, Marketing & Distribution West Vancouver AerStream Information Management Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul Systems Integration Telecommunications & Information Technologies Coplan Limited Survey3D Tooling and Jigs Whistler Blackcomb Helicopters White Rock Advanced Hybrid Aircraft Aircraft: Tooling, Jigs & Fixtures Airplane Supply Centre Williams Lake Inter-Link air Ltd Lawrence Aviation Sharp Wings Ltd.

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