ARCHIVED - Economic Action Plan supports better pilot training

Mechtronix Systems Inc. recognized as a Canadian Innovation Leader

August 06, 2010 — Montréal, Quebec

Airline pilots will have access to better training, thanks to a new investment in a Montréal business by the Government of Canada.  The announcement was made by the Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of Natural Resources, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology).

“Our government is investing in science and technology to create good jobs, strengthen the economy and improve Canadians’ quality of life,” said Minister Paradis. “This investment will help develop new technology and offer improved training tools for pilots, airlines and flight schools.”

Mechtronix Systems Inc. will receive $485,000 from the National Research Council of Canada’s Industrial Research Assistance Program to develop better visual displays on flight simulators used for pilot training.  The company will work in conjunction with the University of Laval on this innovative research and development project to enhance the quality, accuracy and rigidity of specialized visual systems for their flight simulators.

A Canadian Innovation Leader Certificate was also presented to Mechtronix Systems Inc. to highlight its success as an innovative Canadian firm that has successfully linked scientific research to commercialization, jobs and economic growth.

Canada’s Economic Action Plan provided new resources of $200 million to the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program over two years to support innovative Canadian firms. To learn more, visit Canada’s Economic Action Plan website.

“NRC-IRAP has been supporting Mechtronix Systems through numerous innovative projects that have enabled us to become a pioneer in the global flight simulation and training industry,” said Fernando Pertrizziello, CEO and Chairman of Mechtronix World Corp. “This project is a further testament to our on-going commitment to innovation and the introduction of novel technologies. We cherish the relationship we have developed with NRC-IRAP and look forward to continuing to work with them to bring opportunities and improvements to the flight simulation market.”

Founded in 1987, Mechtronix Systems Inc., an MWC company, specializes in the design and manufacturing of Flight Simulation Training Devices for general, business and commercial aviation for American, European and Asian markets. Fuelled by more than 20 years of passion and dedication, it is a leader in the global flight simulation and training market with a worldwide presence. Mechtronix Systems offers a full range of products from full flight simulators to flight training devices, setting new industry standards for higher fidelity, reliability, cost efficiency and safety. 

About National Research Council of Canada and its Industrial Research Assistance Program

The Industrial Research Assistance Program provides a range of both technical and business-oriented advisory services along with necessary financial support to qualified innovative Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises.

The program is delivered by a field staff of 240 professionals in more than 100 communities across Canada. The National Research Council of Canada is committed to working with small and medium-sized enterprises while they realize their full potential, turning knowledge and innovation into strategic opportunities, jobs and prosperity for all Canadians.

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