The Quebec government has announced the creation of an aerospace innovation zone covering Longueuil, Mirabel and Montreal.
Quebec Premier François Legault made the announcement at the International Aerospace Innovation Forum on Tuesday.
The innovation zone, led by Espace Aéro, “aims to enhance Quebec’s attractiveness in the aerospace field and make it a world leader in decarbonization and advanced air mobility,” according to a government press release.
The investments announced on Tuesday total $415 million, including $85 million from the Quebec government.
The innovation zone will focus on two areas of development: aircraft decarbonization and aircraft autonomy and safety.
— This report by The Canadian Press was first published in French on May 21, 2024.