Boeing, a giant in the aircraft manufacturing business, is investing $240 million as part of a partnership with the Quebec government to create an aerospace innovation zone in the Montreal area. Premier François Legault, Economy Minister Pierre Fitzgibbon unveiled the project Tuesday during an annual aerospace international forum held in Montreal. The innovation zone will have operations in Montreal's Saint-Laurent borough and the cities of Longueuil and Mirabel. It will be called Espace Aéro and will be overseen by Aéro Montréal, an aerospace business strategy hub that aims to grow the industry in Quebec. The innovation zone would also be the fourth in the province.

Source: CBC News May 21, 2024 18:15 UTC