YYB Aerospace/Aviation Park

Aerospace industries play a large role in the Canadian economy employing over 80,000 individuals through more than 400 employers and is worth more than $28 billion to the economy. These are cutting edge, high tech manufacturers, re-fitters, engineering, design and service providers employing skilled trades, professionals and research and development staff from around the world.

Ontario is a key player in the aerospace industry and North Bay holds a prominent position as a home to Bombardier, Voyageur Airways, and Canadore College's School of Aviation campus.

North Bay continues to be well positioned to take advantage of a number of aerospace opportunities including:

• Aircraft Manufacturing and Assemblage
• Aerospace and aeronautical Research and Development
• Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO)
• Cargo Base and Logistics Centre
• Tourism Gateway to Northern Destinations
• Expanded Private and Public Sector Aviation Training
• Flight Testing/Flight Training/Cold Weather Testing
• Private and Corporate Hangarage
• Expanded Full Service Base of Operations

North Bay offers a competitive alternative for operations seeking a location other than the congested flight centers and flight paths of Southern Ontario. The 10,000 ft runway ensures virtually any aircraft and any aerospace undertaking can be accommodated in North Bay.

North Bay's central location is ideal for a cargo hub for air freighters. Customs, warehouse and distribution centres can access over 100 million people and six border crossings within a day's drive.

Aerospace training continues to be a critical component of the Aerospace Industrial Park development plan. The Canadore College airside training facility has graduated thousands of qualified aerospace employees since its inception. Housed in a state-of-the-art facility, providing training on modern aviation equipment with instruction from qualified and licensed instructors, Canadore alumni are employed globally.

The partnership between Jack Garland and Canadore College means a highly skilled work force is available, literally on site. Programs include aviation and avionics maintenance, structural repair technology, and rotary wing pilot training.

Flight Test Corridor

North Bay is home to many aerospace testing programs. Since 1996, we have been participating in the International Runway Friction Index Testing Program with Transport Canada, NASA, FAA, NRC and several European countries.

The congestion free North Bay Airport is an ideal location for your next aerospace testing program. It offers:

• runways that can accommodate all aircraft types; the main one is 10,000 ft, followed by a second runway at 4,500 ft
• dedicated ground-test areas
• operational schedules that can accommodate intensive periods of runway use
• ample ground facilities
• weather conditions that (seasonally) can be representative of almost any airport in the world
• reserved flight-test airspace

The Canadian aerospace industry is a leader in private R&D performance, and Ontario is the most R&D-intensive jurisdiction in Canada. Ontario's network of private and public research institutions supports aerospace research and development. The Ontario and Canadian governments offer generous tax incentives for research and development compared to the G7 countries. Ontario companies are also eligible for financial assistance through Technology Partnerships Canada.

There are many other programs available that enable companies to leverage their research funds. Some include Ontario's R&D Challenge Fund, the Canada Foundation for Innovation, Ontario's Innovation Trust, the Industrial Research Assistance Program, and the Natural Sciences, and North Bay serves as a base to many companies and organizations utilizing the Toronto Test Area. With scheduled passenger flights totaling 8 per day, this leaves a tremendous amount of free air space above the municipally-owned airport.

Areas 1 & 2 are Buffer Zones

Aerospace Facts

Canada is one of only a handful of nations with a full range of aerospace design capabilities. Today, Canada's aerospace industry is the sixth largest in the world, and the fastest growing among leading aerospace nations. It provides customers with advanced aircraft, helicopters, avionics, electronics, training programs, repair and overhaul services, as well as space products and services.

The overall skill level of Canada's work force ranks high among competing countries. According to the World Competitiveness Yearbook, Canada has the highest percentage of individuals achieving at least college or university education. Canada was followed by Japan, the U.S., France, Great Britain, Germany, and Italy.

Here are some of Canada's aerospace facts:

• Canada has over 400 firms with 80,000 employees;
• Aerospace industry sales reached $23.6 billion in 2008;
• Aerospace investment topped $2 billion in 2010;
• Canada is home to the world's leading manufacturer of regional and business aircraft and is a world leader in rotary wing aircraft;
• Canada has a reputation as a supplier of the most advanced aircraft engines;
• Canadian firms are key suppliers of landing gear systems, aircraft environmental systems, avionics, structures, components, and equipment;
• Canadian companies produce the most advanced simulators and training systems;
• Canadian companies develop and supply the most advanced ATC systems available;
• Canada's strengths include space communications, robotics, and earth observation systems;
• aircraft conversions and life cycle support for a full range of aircraft, engines, and avionics systems are another renowned Canadian strength.
  

North Bay's Jack Garland Airport offers:

• runways that can accommodate all aircraft types; the main one is 10,000' followed by a second runway at 4,500' and dedicated test runways;
• operational schedules that can accommodate intensive periods of runway use;
• ample ground facilities;
• weather conditions that (seasonally) can be representative of almost any airport in the world;
• reserved Flight-test airspace.
  

Bombardier / Vortex

Since 1998, Bombardier Aerospace selected North Bay as the location for the final assembly operations of its Canadair 415 firefighting amphibious aircraft. Officials said that North Bay was the final choice because it has good quality facilities, availability of quality human resources through Canadore College's School of Aviation, and has specialized suppliers.

Maximum North

Established in 2001, Maximum North Aviation Inc. has called North Bay home. Maximum North is a certified AMO repair facility providing both maintenance and overhaul services

http://www.maximumnorthaviation.com/

Voyageur Airways

Voyageur Airways is North Bay's anchor company in the aerospace sector, employing almost 350 people. Voyageur owns and operates their own fleet of 22 aircraft which include King Air 100s, King Air 200s, CRJ, Dash 7s and Dash 8s. They provide executive and group charters, and operate air ambulances for the provinces of Ontario and New Brunswick. They provide complete repair and overhaul services, including heavy mainframe and airframe overhauls.

Voyageur also offers parts sales, airport services, and air carrier support. In addition to bringing aircraft of all types from all over the world into North Bay for maintenance, Voyageur's staff are also deployed around the world to perform on-site repairs wherever required.

http://www.voyageurairways.com/