The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) and Airbus have decided to continue working together in research and technology (R and T). They have extended their framework agreement for five years. The agreement builds on a long-standing relationship which spans more than 30 years and covers a wide range of technical subjects and technologies.

Iain Stewart, president, National Research Council of Canada said: "This renewed framework agreement further strengthens the NRC's long-standing strategic research and technology development relationship with a world-leading aerospace and defence company. With expertise across a wide range of disciplines, the NRC is well-positioned to partner with Airbus on the transformative technologies like advanced manufacturing and autonomous mobility that will reshape the aerospace industry over the next several years."

Grazia Vittadini, chief technology officer, Airbus said: "We are extremely pleased to continue our fruitful cooperation with the NRC. This is a logical step after the first agreement we signed 10 years ago to work jointly on research and technology. Renewing this agreement strengthens Airbus' already prominent relationship with the Canadian industry and is all the more fitting with the recent decision to set up a dedicated Airbus presence in Mirabel for the A220 airliner programme." (SV)