| Message from the President |  | Dear members, dear partners, The U.S. government recently announced a new 10% tariff on aluminum imports from Canada. In response to this trade offensive, the Canadian government has positioned itself on possible countermeasures taxing many consumer goods from the United States. As you can see, we are getting dangerously close to the trade dispute that had already impacted our industry in 2018. At that time, we demonstrated that our geographic proximity allowed for good cooperation among our companies and that an aircraft component could cross the border between our two countries several times. Knowing that aluminum can make up to 80% of the weight of an aircraft, these tariff barriers on aluminum penalized companies on both sides of the border. In the exceptional context of a pandemic, industry players agree that the return of these measures adds considerable pressure on an already very weakened industry. In the Greater Montréal area, more than 200 companies in the aerospace sector could be affected. These disruptions to cross-border flows could force our companies to maintain inventories, resulting in additional costs. In the long term, this situation could prompt our companies to review their location and lead to the exodus of the talent that is now the driving force of our industry. It is therefore imperative to act quickly. More than ever, in these difficult times, Aéro Montréal is working hard to represent the interests of its members to find solutions. To help us obtain a full picture of the impact on the industry, we invite you to fill out this brief survey. Rest assured that Aéro Montréal is continuing to mobilize for the benefit of the industry, | | | | | | | The Aéro Montréal Golf Classic will tee off in 2021 | | | | | | | The summer season traditionally features our annual networking event: the Golf Classic. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to reconsider holding such an event this year. After an exhaustive evaluation of the health measures that would have to be put in place to ensure the safety of our participants, it is clear that we are not able to achieve our goal of fostering networking and strengthening business relationships. Until now, the golf classic has been a unique opportunity to bring together the key players in our industry for a friendly gathering and we hope that this annual event will remain a great experience that meets your expectations. We look forward to seeing you again in large numbers in the summer of 2021! | | | | | | Aéro Montréal is mobilizing to retain aerospace talent! | | | | | | Aéro Montréal, in collaboration with Services Québec, is mobilizing to preserve aerospace industry talent. The Aeroportal is expanding its mission and will be used as a true employment hub to help people who have recently lost their jobs to find a position with one of the companies in the cluster. To find out more and benefit from our support, we invite you to contact Béatrice Perier Agostini, Director, Next Generation & Workforce, Aéro Montréal. | | | | | | Call for tenders on surface treatment finishing capabilities: Still a few days left! | | | | | | Aéro Montréal is especially interested in the surface treatment for aerospace parts and recently issued a call for tenders for a company to conduct a study on finishing and surface treatment capabilities in Québec. This study must be accompanied by a proposed action plan and recommendations that will enable the Québec supply chain to meet the needs of the global aerospace industry. You have until August 17 to submit your proposals! If you have any questions, we invite you to contact Martin-Charles Boucher, Project Manager, Supply Chain and MACH FAB 4.0. | | | | | | The latest news about the Québec aerospace industry. | | | | | | | Air France-KLM: Ben Smith "truly optimistic" | | Faced with the COVID-19 pandemic, Benjamin Smith, Chief Executive Officer of the Air France-KLM group, believes the group has all the assets needed to get back on track, including a global network that is not limited to Europe, the United States or Asia. This, even if traffic levels will not return to pre-crisis levels until 2024, or even later. | | | Air Transat introduces its flight schedule for the 2020-2021 winter season | | | Air Transat has announced its flight offering for the 2020-2021 winter season. The Canadian carrier will increase its flight service starting on November 1, 2020, with more than 40 destinations. | | | | | | | | | Maiden flight of the Boeing 777-9 | | The first flight of the "triple-seven"-9 can be described as lightning in the middle of a thunderstorm... a little behind schedule. One of the Seattle-based manufacturer's best-sellers has lost a few orders, but the giant is flying no matter what. | | | JMJ unveils its new identity and begins work in new sectors | | | Aéro Montréal is proud to announce that JMJ, a member of Québec's aerospace cluster, is opening up new horizons. JMJ Aerospace is becoming JMJ Evolution. | | | | | | | | | Keep up to date with all the latest legal news written by our partner Norton Rose Fulbright. | | | | | | | Diversity and inclusion have been hot topics these past few years, and Canada has been a world leader on the subject. Recent studies have shown that innovation, efficient problem solving and greater creativity are just a few of the benefits of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. But there’s more. These benefits confer a competitive advantage and lead to higher profit margins. One study, the McKinsey Global Institute’s 2017 report, states that implementing gender equity measures could add $150 billion to Canada’s GDP in 2026. From a legal perspective, what obligations do employers in Quebec have in terms of inclusion and diversity? | | | | | | SCOOP - Aéro Montréal launches a series of webinars in collaboration with Aviation Week | | | | | | Aéro Montreal continues to demonstrate its leadership and is pleased to offer the community a series of webinars. Teaming up with Aviation Week, we will present various subjects including Supply chain, government support, sustainable aviation and defense. To register, stay tuned as the information will be sent to you shortly. Below are the dates and themes of these exclusive webinars. | | | | | COVID-19 and the Aerospace Supply Chain
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