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Building Leverage In Aerospace Through Strategic MRO Development
Canada’s aerospace industry faces a critical juncture in its maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities. Despite having a substantial MRO base, the country struggles with a strategy problem in concentrating capability and access to certification. Recent investments in business aircraft and propulsion systems reinforce Canada’s strength in these areas, but the country needs to build credible centres of excellence around key capabilities to become more indispensable in North American and allied aerospace networks. This article explores the challenges and opportunities facing Canada’s MRO sector, including the need for workforce development, airport infrastructure, and policy consistency, as reported by Unknown Source.