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Aerospace

Over the past fifteen years, aerospace has developed into the fastest growing industry on Prince Edward Island. Ten companies now employ over 900 people and are responsible for sales in excess of $362 million annually.

Prince Edward Island has attracted a growing cluster of successful aerospace companies thanks to our strong business case:

• Highly Skilled & Loyal Workforce
• Competitive Cost Structure
• World Class Strategic Infrastructure

Slemon Park is a 1,500 acre business park (formerly a Canadian Forces military base), with ideal features for aerospace companies including:

• Hangers ranging from 25,000 to 300,000 square feet, with approximately 100,000 available.
• Operational Private airport with an 8000 ft runway.
• The only aerospace park in Canada that offers on-site customized training.
• On-site residential community, recreational facilities, and food service.

Aerospace companies on Prince Edward Island enjoy overall business costs 25% lower than other major aerospace centres such as Phoenix, Toronto and Vancouver. This competitive position is fueled by two key advantages:

• A dedicated and cost effective work force
• Highly favorable government policies in areas of taxation, including corporate, sales, and property taxes.

Prince Edward Islanders have developed a strong reputation for hard work, dedication, and being highly skilled. To further leverage these attributes, the Holland College Aerospace Centre, and the Holland College Georgetown Centre, along with the University of Prince Edward Island, offer a series of standard and tailored programs to ensure the workforce is trained to meet the evolving needs of Prince Edward Island aerospace companies.

For more information about the growing Prince Edward Island Aerospace cluster please contact: