Standard Aero closing (Vector) Richmond facility

[N1]

To an outsider that comes as a bolt from the blue. Was this a long-term plan, or a more recent strategy since it was sold? That's a lot of people to put into the Vancouver job market.

https://www.skiesmag.com/press-releases/standardaero-announces-canadian-centres-excellence-helicopter-mro-services/

[highbladedown]

Just think how the employees felt...

[GrayHorizons]

Is it really a surprise though?

 reading the article, are there any immediate job losses? unless you're not prepared to move locations over time.