Aerospace Sector

Where manufacturing takes flight

Airdrie is a growing aerospace hub that combines advanced manufacturing, skilled talent and strategic access to global markets. Located just 15 minutes from Calgary International Airport, the city offers the connectivity, infrastructure and business environment aerospace companies need to grow.

Connect directly today:
Chad Sheldon
Economic Development Officer
chad.sheldon@airdrie.ca
403-948-8846

Location advantage

• 15 minutes from Calgary International Airport (YYC)
• Access to 50 million consumers within 24 hours
• More than 300 acres of industrial land available for aviation-related development
• Direct access to North American supply chains via the CANAMEX trade corridor

Skilled workforce

Airdrie benefits from one of Canada's strongest aviation training ecosystems, supported by Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) Mount Royal University, and the University of Calgary.

• More than 400 aviation-related graduates enter the regional workforce annually
• 66 per cent of residents aged 25–64 hold post-secondary credentials
• Alberta's aerospace workforce is projected to grow by 60 per cent by 2030 

Business-Friendly Environment

Airdrie offers a competitive cost structure that supports investment and expansion.

• No machinery and equipment tax
• Low property taxes
• Alberta's 8 per cent corporate income tax rate, the lowest in Canada
• More than 150 aerospace and defence organizations in the Calgary region

Aerospace Innovation

From aircraft maintenance and repair to precision manufacturing and aerospace assembly, Airdrie supports a growing ecosystem of companies driving innovation across the sector.

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Looking Ahead

Airdrie is well positioned to support emerging opportunities in unmanned systems, advanced materials, clean aviation technology, and modular aerospace manufacturing—helping shape the future of Alberta's aerospace industry.

Connect with Airdrie Economic Development today to explore opportunities, sites and support tailored to your investment at economic.development@airdrie.ca or 403-948-8844.