Airbus Canada makes ‘significant investment’ in new distribution centre

Airbus Helicopters Canada is propelling its impact on the regional economy with a recent expansion.

A new, 21,000 square-foot integrated distribution centre in Niagara Falls will “serve to bolster industrial operations while significantly expanding spare parts storage capacity,” says a news release from the helicopter manufacturing company whose headquarters are located on Gilmore Road in Fort Erie.

This move solidifies Airbus’ long-standing commitment to Ontario and the broader Canadian aerospace landscape, the company said, adding that the new centre will contribute to sustaining over 300 skilled jobs in the region, reaffirming the company’s leadership position within Canada’s dynamic aerospace sector.

Airbus is actively strengthening its collaborative network with numerous Canadian suppliers and distributors, “leveraging the existing strong synergy within the local aerospace ecosystem,” said the news release.

“This new integrated distribution centre represents a significant investment and a clear demonstration of our enduring commitment to innovation, local talent development, and Canadian leadership in aerospace,” said Dwayne Charette, president of Airbus Helicopters in Canada.

“By deepening our roots here, we are not only proactively addressing the evolving demands of the helicopter market but also actively contributing to the economic strength and security of the region,” he added.

Strong demand for the advanced twin-engine helicopter portfolio, especially the H135–recently chosen by the Ontario Provincial Police and the Royal Canadian Air Force for training programs–is driving a need for added space for customization and completion activities, the company explained.

This new facility will allow the existing manufacturing and completions centre in Fort Erie to expand its activities.

The distribution centre will play a role in optimizing inventory management and streamlining logistics flows, efficiently supporting key business lines including helicopter completions, component repair and overhaul, advanced composite materials manufacturing, and comprehensive spare parts support, said Airbus in its news release.

CORRECTION | MAY 20, 2025: An earlier version of this story erroneously stated that the new distribution centre was built on Gilmore Road in Fort Erie; the distribution centre is located at 7000 Kinsmen Court in Niagara Falls.

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