Manitoba Aerospace Week

4 Manitoba aerospace Week May 26 - 30, 2014 i like to think that we in the aerospace industry are working to help bring about world peace. Every day, millions of people are sent around the globe in the products or by the services we provide. They visit, work in, and travel to new countries. They meet new people. They make new connections that are meaningful, valuable, and reciprocal. I like to think that we're working toward world peace. The more people get to know each other, the more likely they are to get along. The Manitoba Aerospace Association exists for the same reason. It brings companies together and facilitates collaboration so that we can continue to improve as an industry. In this spirit of collaboration, I'd like to welcome four new association members, Pointman, Iders, Capitol Steel and MDSAeroTest. Our association is growing, as is our industry. The strength of Manitoba aerospace was evident at the Western Expo we hosted here in Winnipeg. People from across the country came to learn about industry trends, connect with one another, and hear speakers from both academia and industry. A Royal Audience Last week, Prime Minister Stephen Harper visited our Aerospace and Aviation in Manitoba (AAIM) Day celebrations. The prime minister has shown interest in our industry, and for good reason. Passenger air travel and the demand for new commercial aircraft continue to increase. We also had the privilege of welcoming Prince Charles and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall as they visited AAIM Day. While these visits are an honour in themselves, they've also generated some national interest in what we do. The country will be looking to Manitoba as a leader in aerospace. A Top-Five Aerospace Nation Our province is home to a supportive business environment; an award-winning culture of university, college, and high school engagement; and a Network-of-Excellence headed by the Manitoba Aerospace Association. Last year the Jenkins report and Emerson review were commissioned by the federal government to understand how Canada could maintain its position as a top-five aerospace nation. That drove a lot of activity for all of Canada, but was particularly engaging for Manitoba. We've been invited to participate in the building of reports, studies, recommendations and new programming. While we're still working to identify where we need to be on the technology road map established last year, I'm happy to see people from Winnipeg participating in those discussions and helping to create a plan for industry development. Informing Our Members The new Manitoba Aerospace Association website launches Monday, May 26. The informative and impressive new website provides an opportunity for us to communicate with, and demonstrate our value to, the rest of the world. It also provides us an opportunity to connect with the new generation of aerospace engineers and technicians. Visit us at www.mbaerospace.ca. Investing in the Future In order to ensure the industry's success in the future, we have to give young people a reason to believe in what we do. The Manitoba Aerospace Association is partnering with Red River College and the University of Manitoba to create a student endowment fund. Connecting with young, bright minds is an investment in the future leaders of Manitoba aerospace. With continued collaboration across industry, academia, research organizations, and governments, we can work toward the innovation and quality production that will ensure the future success of the aerospace industry in Manitoba. Kevin bartelson, general Manager boeing Canada Winnipeg president, Manitoba aerospace association Message froM the president Collaboration and relationship building is at the heart of the Manitoba aerospace association. Manitoba's highly competitive aerospace industry delivers quality products to customers on six continents. "Every day, millions of people are sent around the globe in the products or by the services we provide. They visit, work in, and travel to new countries. They meet new people. They make new connections that are meaningful, valuable, and reciprocal. I like to think that we're working toward world peace." Kevin bartelson WFP SCAN PAGE TO SEE BONUS CONTENT

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