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Aéro Montréal, the aerospace cluster of Quebec, said it was happy with its mission at the Farnborough Air Show in the United Kingdom, which ended on Sunday.
The Quebec delegation was counting on 70 people and about 30 companies and organizations
"Quebec has truly distinguished itself as a technological showcase. I am very satisfied with the results of this mission, "said Suzanne Benoit of Aéro Montréal at the" Journal de Montréal "by email.
Aéro Montréal took advantage of this annual event to conclude a partnership with the aerospace cluster of the country of Wales, Wales Aerospace
"This agreement allows us to support our SMEs who wish to develop business with companies across the Atlantic. The internationalization of our businesses is more than ever necessary for the growth of our industry. Similarly, the diversification of markets in the context of current protectionism is essential, "she added.
Boeing's domination
Boeing was ahead of his great European rival Airbus in the announcement of contract at the Farnborough show. The American company has signed agreements worth $ 92 billion against US $ 70 billion for Airbus, according to AFP.
During the event, David Neeleman, who co-founded the companies WestJet and JetBlue, committed to purchase 60 A220-300 aircraft from the Bombardier C Series, which is now controlled by Airbus. He plans to launch a new American carrier, known for the moment as Moxy. However, these aircraft will not be built at the Airbus / Bombardier Mirabel plant, but rather at Airbus in Alabama. However, parts of these aircraft will be manufactured in Quebec.
In total, orders and commitments worth US $ 192 billion were announced during the show according to the organizers cited by AFP.
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