When Pelesys Learning Systems of Richmond recently sealed the deal on a contract to provide aviation training solutions to the giant Comac, China's national aircraft manufacturer, the B.C. company's operators knew they were on the verge of something big.

British Columbia plans to join forces with Canada's two other westernmost provinces to offer a business accelerator program in China aimed at helping companies expand into and sell their products and services in the country, Premier Christy Clark announced.