In this Sept. 30, 2020, file photo, a Boeing 737 Max jet prepares to land at Boeing Field following a test flight in Seattle. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Elaine Thompson)
Boeing has announced a $36 million investment in research and development at its Winnipeg facility, focused on advancing composite aerospace manufacturing over the next decade.
The funding will support projects enhancing composite fabrication capabilities, including automated processes and collaborative robotics. Some projects will be developed in collaboration with the National Research Council of Canada.
The funding is part of the federal government’s Industrial and Technological Benefits program tied to the CP8A Poseidon aircraft selection as Canada’s multi-mission aircraft.
“Boeing’s Winnipeg site, the country’s largest aerospace composite manufacturing facility, has been a key contributor to Canada’s aviation sector for over 50 years and this initiative reflects our dedication to the local economy and positions us to meet the growing demand for our airplanes,” said Al Meinzinger, president of Boeing Canada, in a release.
Boeing’s Winnipeg facility most recently opened a new LEED-certified freezer building in June 2025, doubling storage capacity.
