NEWS AND EVENTS

Keeping you up to date on the latest developments

International Sales VP Appointed

Published - September 30th, 2010

Mrs. Ozer joined Goderich Aircraft Inc. in 2010 and is responsible for the Marketing and Sales of the company's conversion and modification services as the Vice President - International based in Turkey.

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VIP MD87 Conversion

Published - August 23rd, 2010

Goderich Aircraft Inc. has successfully been awarded a VIP interior and exterior conversion of a MD87 aircraft.

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Goderich Aircraft Inc. Gaining Momentum

Published - July 26th, 2010

Despite the challenging business environment during the past 12 to 18 months Goderich Aircraft Inc. is proud to announce business is as strong as ever. Vice President of Sales Andy Orr announced recent contract signings by stating "we are very pleased with the efforts of our team in successfully filling the capacity of our production slots throughout the remainder of 2010". Contracts signed in the past 60 days include an MD87 VIP conversion for a Head of State client, (3) Airbus A320's for an African client and a Hawker 800 corporate jet for a longtime Irish client.

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Turning Beasts Into Beauties

Published - June 2nd, 2010

When one thinks of aircraft that are selected to transport chieftains of industry or super celebrities around the world, three types come to mind - the Bombardier Global Express XRS, the Gulfstream G550 and the Falcon 7X. With acquisition costs that exceed US$50 million, these machines boast a range capability of at least 6,000 nautical miles at a cruise speed of Mach 0.80.

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Canada's Economic Action Plan investment in communities and businesses delivers results for South Huron

Published - Apr. 6th, 2010

South Huron residents and businesses will benefit from an investment of more than $4.4 million in Goderich Aircraft Inc. to expand its operations, announced today by the Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).

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Goderich Aircraft's new Vice-President - Rick Reid

Published - Feb. 22th, 2010

Goderich Aircraft would like to announce the recent hiring of Rick Reid as Vice-President of Maintenance.

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Goderich Aircraft Inc. offers its support to Olympians.

Published - Feb. 12th, 2010

Goderich Aircraft Inc. offers its support to all Canadian and International athletes as the world comes together in Vancouver for the 2010 Winter Olympic spectacle.

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Training Facility Update.

Published - Jan. 20th, 2010

Construction of our new Employee Training Center that is being built in conjunction with the Huron Business Development Corporation, Fanshawe College, with support from the Federal Economic Development Agency under the Community Adjustment Fund, is progressing on schedule for the first training session which will begin on March 29, 2010.

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Goderich Aircraft Inc. - Huron Manufacturer of the Year.

Published - Nov. 16th, 2009

The Annual Huron Manufacturing Awards dinner and tradeshow was held November 12, 2009 in Clinton, Ontario. It was an outstanding evening with approximately 300 people in attendance. Key note speaker Marvin Devries from Trojan Technologies Inc. discussed competing in today's global economy and the highly competitive environment that has been created.

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Goderich Aircraft Inc. Nominated For Four Excellence Awards.

Published - Nov. 6th, 2009

Goderich Aircraft Inc. is proud to announce that we have been nominated for 4 Excellence Awards at the upcoming HMA Awards. The Huron Manufacturing Association will being holding the annual banquet on November 12th 2009 and Goderich Aircraft Inc. has been nominated in the following categories:

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Huron Park Receives $1.3M Federal Investment To Build Aerospace Manufacturing Training Facility

Published - Sep. 2nd, 2009

Huron Park, Ontario - Member of Parliament for Huron-Bruce, Mr. Ben Lobb, announced today an investment of $1.3M by the Government of Canada through the Community Adjustment Fund to build an advanced aerospace manufacturing training facility at the Huron Park airport.

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EMTEQ® Selected By Goderich Aircraft Inc. For MD-87 VIP Completion Program

Published - Aug. 6th, 2009

New Berlin, Wis. - Goderich Aircraft Inc. has selected EMTEQ for the MD-87 (DC-9-87) VIP completion program. EMTEQ will support Goderich as a complete system integrator providing a variety of products and services including the SkyPro™ - The Advanced Connectivity and Productivity Solution (IFE / Cabin Management / Productivity System), LED interior lighting, integration engineering support, and FAA certification services.

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Survey And Exploration Planes Completing Record Year Of Production

Published - Jul. 11th, 2009

Goderich Aircraft Inc. birds are flying record numbers of kilometres of low level survey. Pictured here the pair of Brazilian Registered Piper Chieftains highly modified by Goderich Aircraft's team of engineers and craftsman fly 40,000 km's a month with specialized instruments at 300 feet gathering the earths secrets under the surface.

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Aerospace Training Facility Proposed

Published - Jun 17th, 2009 - By Scott Nixon

Huron Park and the entire area could be in for a boost if a proposed aerospace manufacturing training facility goes ahead. Goderich Aircraft, Fanshawe College, the Municipality of South Huron and the Huron Business Development Corporation have partnered in a project to convert a hangar at the Field Memorial Airport to an "Advanced Integrated Aerospace Manufacturing Training Facility."

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Goderich Aircraft Applauds McGuinty Government Support For Huron County

April 17, 2009

Goderich Aircraft Inc. applauded the McGuinty Government's announcement to support the local aerospace and manufacturing sectors in Huron County with funding through the Communities in Transition Program.

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Press Release

April 6, 2009

Goderich Aircraft Inc. is proud to have added Rockwell Collins to their list of approved avionics dealerships. This exciting new opportunity for the two companies to strategically align will allow Goderich Aircraft Inc. to offer some of the most diverse and innovative avionics systems in use and in production today.

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Goderich Aircraft Recognizes 10 Year Employees

March 17, 2009

Goderich Aircraft Inc. is proud to recognize two employees, Billy Govia and Mike Albert, for joining our growing group of employees that have been with us for 10 years.

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Press Release

March 12, 2009

Goderich Aircraft Inc. is proud to announce the completion of our FAA Multi-Aircraft STC for the conversion of Dornier 328 Jets to a VIP Floor-plan. Goderich Aircraft Inc. has been in the process of converting four Dornier 328 Jets into luxurious VIP aircraft in conjunction with this certification process.

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Press Release

January 30, 2009

Goderich Aircraft Inc., the Huron Park headquartered international luxury aircraft refurbishment business is strengthening its competitive position in the VIP conversion business sector. GAI has developed a reputation of excellence within the North American aviation industry and is expanding their client base further in the global market. Over the past 15 years of business Goderich Aircraft has grown from an operation of five employees located in Brantford Ontario to a Corporation that employs over 130 skilled craftsmen, engineers, trades persons and apprentices drawn from all over Canada.

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New Facility

September 30, 2008

Growing into the global market required additional hangar facilities to meet our present and future demand. Goderich Aircraft broke ground on a new 43,000 square foot facility in September that will have the capability to accommodate two Boeing Business Jets and the required back shops for heavy maintenance, modification and installation of Structures, Avionics and Interior Refurbishment.

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Contact Information:

E-mail:
reception@goderichaircraft.com
Telephone:
(519) 228-6706
fax:
(519) 228-6724
Address:
Goderich Aircraft Inc.
P.O. Box 554, Hangar #2, Canada Ave.
Huron Park, ON
N0M 1Y0

Airport Identifier: CYCE