Minister Paradis at the International Paris Air Show

Paris, France
June 20, 2011

The Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of Industry, visited the International Paris Air Show from June 19 to 21, 2011. While at the Air Show, the Minister promoted Canada as a top aerospace country and highlighted the extensive technological capabilities of Canadian aerospace firms.

The 2011 International Paris Air Show, held from June 20 to 26 at Le Bourget Airport near Paris, France, is considered the world's leading aviation and space event.

Thanks to the Government of Canada's Industrial and Regional Benefits Policy, Héroux-Devtek secured a contract from Lockheed Martin Aeronautics to manufacture the landing gear for the C-130J Super Hercules aircraft. The seven-year contract is valued at up to $70 million and will bring additional high-quality work to the Montréal aerospace cluster.

Pictured: Minister Paradis (right) and Patrice Gauvin, Vice-President, Business Development, Héroux-Devtek

News Release: Minister Paradis Congratulates Canadian Aerospace Firms on a Successful International Paris Air Show

Source: Faramarz Joudat

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