Save the Dates for ADSE 2026 & Canadian Aerospace Summit 2026!
Canada’s aerospace and defence landscape is evolving — with new priorities around sovereignty, capability, supply chains and global competitiveness.
Join us at ADSE and the Canadian Aerospace Summit and be part of the conversations shaping the future of the sector .
SPEAKER REVEAL: The Honourable Steven MacKinnon to participate in Horizons of Opportunity – Canada Delivers!

The Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC) is pleased to announce that The Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, has been confirmed for Horizons of Opportunity – Canada Delivers!
Position your organization at the centre of Canada’s aerospace conversation with corporate table at Horizons of Opportunity – Canada Delivers.
Join senior government officials, industry leaders and key decision-makers from across Canada’s aerospace sector for this engaging discussion with The Honourable Steven MacKinnon and AIAC President and CEO Mike Mueller.
Tickets are required for attendance and must be purchased in advance.
THIS LUNCHEON EVENT IS OPEN TO AIAC MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC — LIMITED SPACE REMAINING, ACT FAST BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE! Read more
AIAC Announces Annual Industry Award Winners
The Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Aerospace Industry Awards, honouring exceptional achievements and innovation across Canada’s aerospace sector.
The 2025 Award Winners are as follows:
- James C. Floyd Award — Jake Trainor, PAL Aerospace
- Industry Excellence Award for Lifetime Achievement — De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited
- Industry Excellence Award for Small Business Innovation and Technology — CEL Aerospace
- Honourable Marc Garneau Award – Canada’s Astronauts, past and present, in recognition of their achievements as part of the Canadian Space Agency (previously announced)
AIAC to Honour Canada’s Astronauts with the Hon. Marc Garneau Award at Canadian Aerospace Summit 2025
Ottawa, ON — October 9, 2025 — The Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC) is proud to recognize Canada’s Astronauts, past and present, with the Hon. Marc Garneau Award.
Program Reveal: Countdown to Canadian Aerospace Summit 2025
The countdown is on, less than four weeks until the Canadian Aerospace Summit 2025! AIAC is pleased to unveil the official program for the Canadian Aerospace Summit 2025, October 28–29, 2025 — Rogers Centre, Ottawa.
The Countdown to ADSE 2025 is On!
The Aerospace, Defence and Security Expo (ADSE) returns to Tradex in Abbotsford, British Columbia on August 7–8, 2025, marking its 15th anniversary as Western Canada’s premier aerospace, defence, and security event.
