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The aerospace
and defence
sector offers growth opportunities for Newfoundland and Labrador. The investment
attraction and export development potential for job creation and economic growth
in Newfoundland and Labrador are significant. In 2006-07, more than thirty
companies employing approximately 1000 people were active in the industry
throughout the province. The sector
generates annual sales of approximately $150 million.
Department staff support the industry through:
working with the
Aerospace and
Defence
Industry Association of
Newfoundland and Labrador;
review and analysis of business proposals;
working with local groups to assess the potential for opportunities;
working with federal government agencies on joint industry
development initiatives;
support to local industry for participation in major
aerospace
and
defence
trade shows; and
participation in the
Aerospace
Industry Association of Canada
Annual General Meeting and the Canadian
Defence
Industries
Association’s annual showcase.
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Last updated: January 23, 2008
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