Canadian Aerospace Summit 2024
November 5 - 6, 2024
Shaw Centre, Ottawa, Ontario
Highlights from Summit 2024
AIAC would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all of those who made the 2024 Canadian Aerospace Summit possible.
From enlightening guest speakers to panels, innovative tradeshow exhibits to unparalleled B2B networking, this year’s Summit was a testament to the world-class ideas and companies that are shaping the future of Canada’s aerospace industry.
Thank you, and see you next Summit!
Thank you to our 2024 Sponsors :
Platinum Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor:
Supporter Sponsor:
Media Partners:
Canada’s National Aerospace Event of the Year
Mark your calendars for the 2025 Canadian Aerospace Summit: October 28-29, 2025 at the Rogers Centre in Ottawa (formerly known as the Shaw Centre). We look forward to seeing you there!
Presented by the Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC) the Canadian Aerospace Summit is the national aerospace event of the year in Canada, and your chance to:
- network with senior executives and government representatives;
- learn more about the innovative products and services featured at this year’s trade show; and
- gain insights on current challenges, opportunities and trends across the aerospace sector.
Don’t miss your chance to participate in the Canadian Aerospace Summit 2025, contact us today to learn more about opportunities to get involved:
Mike Baker
Senior Manager, Operations, AIAC
Email: mbaker@aiac.ca
Bill Yetman
Vice President, Strategic Planning, AIAC
Email: byetman@aiac.ca
2024 B2B & Trade Show
The Canadian Aerospace Summit B2B & Trade Show features the best-in-class aerospace capabilities and cross-sector emerging niche technologies from around the world.
Check out some of the highlights from 2024:
Contact us to get involved in the 2025 B2B & Trade Show:
Mike Baker
Senior Manager, Operations, AIAC
Email: mbaker@aiac.ca
Bill Yetman
Vice President, Strategic Planning, AIAC
Email: byetman@aiac.ca
Annual Aerospace Dinner
This year’s Annual Aerospace Dinner was a night to remember!
AIAC extends our sincere gratitude to our sponsors, L3Harris, Airbus, Heroux-Devtek, Bell Flight, our guest speakers Rich Foster, Pierre Pyun, The Honourable Anita Anand President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport Canada , Lieutenant-General E.J. Kenny, past and present members of the RCAF, and to everyone who joined us for an evening of celebration and commemoration of the RCAF Centennial.
2024 Award Winners
AIAC is pleased to honor recipients of the 2024 Aerospace Industry Awards, recognizing the outstanding contributions of individuals and organizations that continue to propel the Canadian aerospace sector forward.
The 2024 Aerospace Industry Award Winners are as follows:
Gilles Labbé, Executive Chairman of the Board, Héroux-Devtek.
James C. Floyd Award
Horizon Aircraft
Industry Excellence Award for Small Business Innovation and Technology
Pole Air Aviation
Industry Excellence Award for Small Business Innovation and Technology
2024 Scholarship Recipient
The Dave Caddey Memorial Scholarship
The Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC) is proud to present the Dave Caddey Memorial Scholarship, supporting students in their choice of a career in aerospace, space and defence sectors.
Congratulations to Amanda Sanderson, the 2024 recipient of the Dave Caddey Memorial Scholarship!
Amanda is a second-year student in Aerospace Engineering at Concordia University, specializing in aerodynamics and propulsion. Alongside her studies, she serves as an ambassador for Women in Engineering at Concordia University, inspiring the next generation of women in STEM.
Her dedication and drive are evident in her hard work, balancing academics and part-time work while staying focused on her goal of advancing aerospace innovation.
> Learn more about the Scholarship
About Dave Caddey
David N. Caddey was a Canadian space industry leader and visionary. For nearly thirty years, he worked at MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates (MDA), serving as President of MDA’s Space Missions division and as Executive Vice President. During this time, he oversaw several of their major programs and lent his management and leadership skills to some of Canada’s most advanced space programs, includ- ing the construction of the RADARSAT-2 spacecraft and its associated ground infrastructure as well as the construction of the International Space Station Mobile Servicing System.
Mr. Caddey began his career in the military, spending 19 years holding various technical and engineering positions in the Canadian Air Force before joining MDA in 1986.
A dedicated advocate for Canada’s space industry, he served as both Director and President of the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre in Vancouver, and on the Board of Directors of the US Space Foundation. He also had a long history of leadership at AIAC, including roles as Chair, a member of the board of Directors, and Chair of the AIAC Space Committee. He also played a leading role in developing the space industry’s contributions to the 2012 Emerson Review on Aerospace and Space.
Mr. Caddey held a Master of Science and Bachelor of Science from Royal Military College in 1976 and 1971, respectively. In 2014, Mr. Dave Caddey was awarded the James C. Floyd Award by AIAC for his exceptional contribution to the development of Canada’s space industry. He passed away in September 2015.
News Coverage
If you were not able to join us for the Canadian Aerospace Summit 2024, or want to relive some of the highlights from this year’s event, check out news coverage from the event:
2024 Speakers
The Honourable Anita Anand
President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport
Government of Canada
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The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne
Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
Government of Canada
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The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos
Minister of Public Services and Procurement
Government of Canada
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Mike Barker
Senior Director of Operations
Stratolaunch
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Dwayne Charette
President
Airbus Helicopters in Canada
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Mark Coffin
CEO
Tronosjet Maintenance Inc
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David Coletto
Founder, Chair and CEO
Abacus Data
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Jodi Diamant
Chief Engineer, Airworthiness & Certification,
Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.
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Laurent Ducom
CEO
Mubea Aviation in North America
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Dave Farmery
President and Chief Operating Officer
Vac Aero International
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François Girard
Program Advisor for Hydrogen Technologies
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
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Kathleen Henderson
Senior Director, Operations, Environment and Regulatory Affairs
Canadian Airport Council (CAC)
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Suzanne Kearns
Associate Professor of Aviation, Founder and Director
Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Aeronautics (WISA)
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Lieutenant-General E.J. Kenny, CMM, MSC, MSM, CD
Commander
Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF)
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Eric Lefebvre
Director of Business & Strategy Development
NRC Aerospace
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Emmanuel Levitte
Chief Technology and Product Officer
CAE
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Mary Lombardo
Vice President, Advanced Technologies
Collins Aerospace
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Mélanie Lussier
President
Aéro Montréal
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Michael Nault
General Manager
Bell Textron Canada
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Anita Pawluk
CEO
RaceRocks
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Maxime Robert
Associate Director, ESP Sales & Global Strategy
Pratt & Whitney Canada
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Rui Pedro Silva
Vice President, Engineering Functions, Research and Technology
Bombardier
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Janet Wardle
Chief Operating Officer
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Canada Aerospace (MHICA)
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Kassidy Hammond
President
Engineering
Student Societies’ Council of Ontario (ESSCO)
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2024 Program
Tuesday, November 5
| 7:00 am | Registration |
|---|---|
| Rideau Canal Atrium | sponsored by  |
| 7:45 am | Breakfast |
| Canada Hall 1-2 | sponsored by  |
| 8:30 am – 4:30 pm | B2B & Exhibit Hall |
| Canada Hall 1-2 | B2B Lounge sponsored by  |
| Conference Room | |
| Ottawa Salon | sponsored by  |
| 8:45 am | Opening Remarks |
| Ottawa Salon | Featuring the Master of Ceremonies: • Maxime Robert, Associate Director, ESP Sales & Global Strategy, Pratt & Whitney Canada With: • Pierre Pyun, Board Chair, AIAC • Mike Mueller, President and CEO, AIAC |
| 9:00 am | Speaker Session |
| Ottawa Salon | sponsored by  Featuring: • The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, Government of Canada |
| 9:30 am | Speaker Session |
| Ottawa Salon | Featuring: • Dwayne Charette, President, Airbus Helicopters Canada |
| 10:00 am | Refreshment Break |
| Canada Hall 1-2 | |
| 11:00 am | Speaker Session |
| Ottawa Salon | sponsored by  Featuring: • Mary Lombardo, Vice President, Advanced Technologies Applied Research & Technology, Collins Aerospace |
| 11:30 am | Speaker Session |
| Ottawa Salon | Featuring: • Mike Barker, Senior Director of Operations, Stratolaunch |
| 12:00 pm | Announcement |
| Ottawa Salon | Announcement – Stay tuned! |
| 12:15 pm | Networking Lunch (Exhibit Hall) |
| Canada Hall 1-2 | sponsored by  |
| 1:30 pm | Speaker Session |
| Ottawa Salon | Featuring: • Rui Pedro Silva, Vice President – Engineering Functions, Research and Technology, Bombardier |
| 2:00 pm | Speaker Session |
| Ottawa Salon | sponsored by  Featuring: • Lieutenant-General E.J. (Eric) Kenny, CMM, MSC, MSM, CD, Commander, Royal Canadian Air Force |
| 2:30 pm | Refreshment Break |
| Canada Hall 1-2 | |
| 3:15 pm | Speaker Session |
| Ottawa Salon | Featuring: • Michael Nault, General Manager, Bell Textron Canada Limited |
| 3:45 pm | Women in Aerospace Panel |
| Ottawa Salon | Moderator: • Janet Wardle, P.Eng. MBA, Chief Operating Officer, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Canada Aerospace (MHICA) Featuring: • Jodi Diamant, Chief Engineer & Senior Fellow, Airworthiness & Certification, Pratt & Whitney Canada • Kassidy Hammond, President, Engineering Student Societies’ Council of Ontario (ESSCO) • Mélanie Lussier, President, Aéro Montréal • Anita Pawluk, President, RaceRocks |
| 4:45 pm | Day 1 Closing Remarks |
| Ottawa Salon | Featuring: • Mike Mueller, President and CEO, AIAC |
| 5:15 pm | Annual Aerospace Reception (cocktail) |
| Rideau Canal Atrium South (RCA South) | sponsored by  |
| 6:15 pm | Annual Aerospace Dinner |
| Trillium Ballroom | Featuring Special Guest Speaker: • The Honourable Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport, Government of Canada Dinner sponsored by  James C. Floyd Award sponsored by Small Business Innovation Technology Award sponsored by TBD Centerpieces sponsored by  |
Wednesday, November 6
| 7:00 am | Registration |
|---|---|
| Rideau Canal Atrium | sponsored by |
| 7:45 am | Breakfast |
| Ottawa Salon | |
| Conference Room | |
| Ottawa Salon | sponsored by |
| 8:45 am | Opening Remarks |
| Ottawa Salon | Featuring the Master of Ceremonies: • Maxime Robert, Associate Director, ESP Sales & Global Strategy, Pratt & Whitney Canada With: • Mike Mueller, President and CEO, AIAC |
| 9:00 am | Speaker Session |
| Ottawa Salon | Featuring: • David Coletto, Founder, Chair and CEO, Abacus Data |
| 9:30 am | Small Business Panel |
| Ottawa Salon | Featuring: • Mark Coffin, Chief Executive Officer, Tronosjet Maintenance Inc. • Laurent Ducom, Chief Executive Officer, Mubea Aviation; President, Cyclone Manufacturing Inc. • Dave Farmery, President and Chief Operating Officer, Vac Aero International |
| 10:15 am | Refreshment Break |
| Ottawa Salon | sponsored by  |
| 10:30 am | Speaker Session |
| Ottawa Salon | Featuring: • Dr. Suzanne Kearns, Associate Professor of Aviation, Founder and Director, Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Aeronautics (WISA) |
| 11:00 am | Hydrogen Panel |
| Ottawa Salon | Featuring: • François Girard, Canadian Hydrogen Association – Board of Directors • Kathleen Henderson, Senior Director, Operations, Environment and Regulatory Affairs, Canadian Airport Council • Eric Lefebvre, H2CanFly – Board of Directors • Emmanuel Levitte, Chief Technology & Product Officer, CAE |
| 12:00 pm | Leadership Luncheon Reception |
| Rideau Canal Atrium South (RCA South) | |
| 12:40 pm | Aerospace Leadership Luncheon |
| Ottawa Salon | sponsored by Featuring: • The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, Government of Canada |
| 2:00 pm | Closing Remarks |
| Ottawa Salon | Featuring: • Mike Mueller, President and CEO, AIAC |
| 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Supplementary Session |
| Ottawa Salon | H2CanFly Intro Briefing |
Thank you to our 2024 Sponsors:
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Supporter Sponsors
Media Sponsors
2025 Summit
Canada’s National Aerospace Event of the Year
Mark your calendars for the 2025 Canadian Aerospace Summit: October 28-29, 2025 at the Rogers Centre in Ottawa (formerly known as the Shaw Centre). We look forward to seeing you there!
Presented by the Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC) the Canadian Aerospace Summit is the national aerospace event of the year in Canada, and your chance to:
- network with senior executives and government representatives;
- learn more about the innovative products and services featured at this year’s trade show; and
- gain insights on current challenges, opportunities and trends across the aerospace sector.
Don’t miss your chance to participate in the Canadian Aerospace Summit 2025, contact us today to learn more about opportunities to get involved:
Mike Baker
Senior Manager, Operations, AIAC
Email: mbaker@aiac.ca
Bill Yetman
Vice President, Strategic Planning, AIAC
Email: byetman@aiac.ca
Why Attend?
Hear Expert Perspectives from the Greatest Minds in the Industry
The Summit is your opportunity to hear from aerospace thought leaders and influencers both in Canada around the world. Gain insights on current challenges, trends and emerging opportunities as leading experts from across the global aerospace community share their perspectives.
Network With Suppliers and Customers
The Summit’s B2B & Trade Show features the best-in-class Canadian aerospace capabilities and emerging technologies. Join top aerospace companies from around the world as they showcase their latest products and services, and gain one-on-one access to potential suppliers and customers through our exclusive B2B matchmaking program.
