Airbus Canada Contributes $8.4 Billion in GDP, Bolsters Aerospace Ecosystem
Event summary
- Airbus generated $8.4 billion in GDP and supported nearly 60,000 jobs in Canada from 2023 to 2025.
- 70% of Airbus's $2.2 billion spending in Canada in 2025 went to dual-use suppliers, reinforcing supply chain resilience.
- Airbus supports 27% of Quebec’s aerospace jobs and employs over 5,300 people across Canada.
- Nearly 60% of Canadian aircraft exports were Airbus products assembled locally.
The big picture
Airbus's deepening ties with Canada underscore its strategy to diversify production outside Europe, particularly in regions with strong aerospace ecosystems. The company’s focus on dual-use suppliers and high-value exports aligns with broader industry trends toward supply chain localization and technological self-sufficiency.
What we're watching
- Supply Chain Resilience
- How Airbus's reliance on Canadian dual-use suppliers will affect its global supply chain strategy.
- Regional Economic Impact
- Whether Quebec and Ontario can sustain their roles as key aerospace hubs for Airbus.
- Production Ramp-Up
- The pace at which the A220 programme reaches 13 aircraft per month by 2028.