Boeing Canada

Boeing’s long-standing partnership with Canada dates back to 1919, when Bill Boeing made the first international airmail delivery from Vancouver to Seattle.

Today, Boeing and Canada have an extensive, mutually beneficial relationship.

Boeing has ~500 suppliers spanning every province in the country making Canada a significant international supplier base.

With ~2,000 employees, Boeing Canada supplies composite parts for all current Boeing commercial airplane models and supports Canadian airlines and the Canadian Armed Forces with products and services.

By the numbers

1919

Boeing partnership with
Canada began

~2,000

Canadians employed
by Boeing

840

commercial flights per day across Canada on Boeing planes

~100 

Boeing defence products in inventories

∼500

suppliers across
Canada

$4B 

contributed economic benefit to Canada each year

$3M+

STEM education grants in Canada since 2013

14K+ 

Boeing's expenditures in Canada support in-country jobs

$15.5B

value of completed Industrial and Technological Benefits programs

∼$1M 

annual sponsorships & grants to veteran, STEM, Indigenous & community programs

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Sites

Boeing Winnipeg, the largest aerospace composite manufacturer in Canada, employs around 1,500 people and produces over 500 composite parts for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, including components for the 787 Dreamliner. The company is also dedicated to community support, with employees actively contributing their time and resources to enhance the well-being of communities in Manitoba and beyond.

Boeing Vancouver specializes in innovative IT solutions that enhance operations management for the aviation industry, helping fleet-based businesses streamline and optimize their operations. With over twenty years of experience, the company has built a strong reputation as a leading provider of maintenance-scheduling and planning software, while also expanding its offerings to include supplier management, flight monitoring, and aviation marketing solutions.

Boeing Ottawa hosts Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) and Boeing Global Services, focusing on innovative solutions for defense, space, and commercial customers. The office also leads program execution for the Royal Canadian Air Force's CH-147F Chinook fleet and oversees strategic planning and business development for Boeing's defense products and services in Canada.

Jeppesen exterior

For over 80 years, Jeppesen, a Boeing subsidiary, has been providing aviation professionals with innovative products and services to enhance safety and efficiency in air transportation. Today, with over 50 employees in Montreal, Jeppesen continues to lead the industry in digital navigation solutions, expanding its offerings to include sea and land transportation partners.

Wisk Aero, a leading Advanced Air Mobility company and developer of the first all-electric, self-flying air taxi in the U.S, is a fully-owned Boeing subsidiary that is headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, with locations, including in Montreal, around the world. With over a decade of experience, Wisk is shaping the future of daily commutes and urban travel, safely and sustainably.

Boeing Trenton provides service support for the Royal Canadian Air Force’s C-17 Globemaster fleet. The members of this highly qualified team of Field Service reps, Engineers, Logistics Data Management and Supply Logistics personnel and technicians work to ensure that the Globemaster remains a dependable workhorse, helping ensure Canada’s defence needs and humanitarian missions are met.

Montreal, Vancouver and Toronto are home to Boeing Distribution Canada, part of Boeing Global Services, the world’s largest diversified aircraft parts distributor, providing aircraft parts, supplies, repair and maintenance services, rotables, chemicals, tools and innovative logistics.

For over a decade, Boeing's Petawawa team has been supporting Canada's Chinook fleet. Their support expertise is pivotal in maintaining the operational readiness and effectiveness of the RCAF's fleet.

Commercial airplanes

More than a dozen Canadian carriers operate Boeing airplanes, including Canada’s major airlines Air Canada and WestJet. Each day, about 100,000 passengers fly on Boeing planes operated by Canadian airlines.

Air Canada operates the 787 Dreamliner family, 777-200LR (Long Range), 777-300ER and 737 MAX. The airline operates more than 100 Boeing aircraft in its current fleet.

WestJet operates the 737-700, 737-800, 737 MAX and 787-9. Since launching its business with three 737s in 1996, WestJet has grown its all-Boeing fleet to more than 100 airplanes.

Trusted partner to the Canadian Armed Forces

Boeing has a long-standing relationship with the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), built on trust and innovation to enhance national security. Over the years, Boeing has delivered advanced aerospace solutions, including maintenance, training, and logistics support, ensuring the CAF remains at the forefront of modern defense operations. Key contributions include the CH-147F Chinook helicopters for transport capabilities and the C-17 Globemaster for strategic airlift operations, supporting both domestic and international missions.

Today, many CAF veterans are part of Boeing's workforce in Canada, particularly in support programs for the Chinook and Globemaster, based in southern Ontario. As the partnership evolves, Boeing is introducing the P-8A Poseidon as Canada’s multi-mission aircraft, further strengthening its commitment to the CAF and enhancing operational capabilities.

Local industry partnerships

Boeing's extensive network of over 500 suppliers across Canada highlights the country's role as one of the most significant international suppliers for the company. This network spans every province and underscores the importance of Canadian companies to Boeing's global operations.

The collaboration with Canadian suppliers not only enhances Boeing's production capabilities but also strengthens the aerospace industry within Canada, fostering job creation and innovation. This relationship reflects Canada's strategic importance in Boeing's supply chain, making it a vital partner in the company's efforts to deliver advanced aerospace solutions worldwide.

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Building a Stronger Canada

Through our annual contributions exceeding $1 million, Boeing Canada takes pride in supporting various organizations through sponsorships, donations and grants. These partnerships provide vital services to the community, support military veterans, promote environmental stewardship, strengthen Indigenous communities, and advance STEM education initiatives.

Our Future: Tomorrow’s Innovators

There are thousands of organizations dedicated to education enrichment for children, teens and adults. Boeing Canada’s partnerships prioritize readiness, experiential learning opportunities and adaptability skills.

Our Heroes: Veterans and Their Families

Boeing Canada partners with organizations to support Canadian Armed Forces veterans and families by offering personal and professional network support and skill-transition opportunities that ease the burden of the military-to-civilian transition process.

Our Homes: Dynamic Communities

Boeing helps strengthen the communities where our employees live and work by applying sustainable solutions to local challenges and maintaining the focus and flexibility to respond to local needs with aspecial emphasis on partnerships that advance economic mobility for underserved communities.

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Sustainability

Learn more about the progress we’ve made on employee well-being, our environmental efforts and positively impacting our global communities, with safety and quality core to all we do.

Leadership

Al Meinzinger

President, Boeing
Canada and Boeing
Canada Operations Ltd.

Biography

Teri Thompson portrait

Teri Thompson

Director and General Manager
Boeing Canada Winnipeg
Boeing Commercial Airplanes

Biography