As part of the AIAC Advantage, participation in our technical committees is exclusive to AIAC members and partners, providing opportunities to influence and help shape AIAC’s policy and advocacy positions.

All AIAC members are encouraged to join our committees and share insights and perspectives with respect to issues related to their role within the industry as well as topics of interest or concern. Each committee is also chaired by a member of the AIAC board and staffed by an AIAC executive.

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  • Disruption & World Class-Ideas Committee

    Chair:

    AIAC Staff Lead: Mike Mueller, President & CEO, AIAC

    Committee Description

    Over the 21st century, Canada’s aerospace capabilities have continued to evolve to include World Class expertise in technology enablers such as artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing and encryption, additive manufacturing and robotics. As part of AIAC’s new strategic vision, we aim to champion and advance these Disruptive and World Class ideas that will shape the future of aerospace both in Canada and around the world, which led to the creation of the Disruption & World Class Ideas committee.

    Focus Areas:

    • Artificial Intelligence Applications
    • Virtual Reality (VR)/Augmented Reality Training – Workforce Development
    • Next Generation Technologies (Hydrogen Power, Radical Airframes etc.)
    • Disruptive Manufacturing, Operations, Processes, Training Techniques

  • CIVIL AVIATION COMMITTEE (CAC)

    Chair: Jodi Diamant, Chief Engineer, Airworthiness & Certification, Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.
    AIAC Staff Lead: Dave Turnbull, Special Advisor, Civil Aviation, AIAC

    Committee Description

    The Civil Aviation Committee considers issues regarding domestic and international aviation safety and certification regulations.

    Focus Areas:

    • Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs)
      • CAR 104
      • CAR 521
    • Safety Management System (SMS) Implementation
    • Bilateral Agreements (TC-FAA, TC-EASA, TC-ANAC etc.)
    • Certification Authorities for Transport Airplanes (CATA) Certification Management Team (CMT)
    • Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)
    • Changed Product Rule (CPR)
    • Transport Canada (TC) Delegate Engagement/ Conference

  • TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE, AVIATION (TICA)

    Chair: Phil Cole, Vice President, Business Development, Marinvent
    AIAC Staff Lead:     Dwayne Lucas, Vice President, Special Projects, AIAC

    Committee Description

    The Technology and Innovation Committee is focused on innovation of the aerospace industry by considering the development and implementation of improved aerospace technologies as well as the regulatory and economic factors that may impact these advancements.

    Focus Areas:

    • Skills and Workforce Development / Labour Market
    • Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)
    • National Research Council of Canada Initiatives and Projects  (Fleet Modernization, MAPLE, etc.)
    • INSAT (Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technologies)
    • Government of Canada R&D Priorities and Programs (RCAF, SR&ED Program, etc.)
    • NORAD Modernization

  • PUBLIC PROCUREMENT AND DEFENCE COMMITTEE (PPDC)

    Chair: Kevin Lemke, General Manager, SkyAlyne
    AIAC Staff Lead: Dwayne Lucas, Vice President, Special Projects, AIAC

    Committee Description

    The Public Procurement and Defence Committee (PPDC) is the AIAC forum for members with a vested interest in defence-specific operations, providing engagements with key government departments who are stakeholders in aerospace and defence procurement.

    Focus Areas:

    • Defence Policy Update (DPU)
    • Defence Procurement Review/ Modernization
    • Continuous Capability Sustainment (CCS)
    • Major Procurement Programs (STTC, FAcT, CMMA, etc.)
    • Procurement Policies (CMMC, ITB Policy, Indigenous Procurement etc.)
    • NORAD Modernization

  • SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE

    Chair: Scott Goobie, Fellow, Product Integration & Product Environmental Performance, Engineering R&T, Bombardier
    AIAC Staff Lead: Louis-Charles Roy, Vice President, Public Affairs and Government Relations, AIAC

    Committee Description

    As net-zero goals for aviation are targeted around the globe, and implications of climate change on the nature and delivery of space operations and continental defence are considered, the Sustainability Committee will provide a forum for AIAC members to discuss and explore these important considerations.

    Focus Areas:

    • Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF)
    • Chemical Management Plan (CMP)
    • ICAO CAEP (Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection) Proceedings
    • INSAT (Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technologies)
    • Transport Canada Sustainable Aviation Task Force

  • SMALL BUSINESS COMMITTEE (SME)

    Chair:  Gabe Batstone, CEO Contextere
    AIAC Staff Lead: Brent Gebuza, Senior Manager, Policy and Research, AIAC

    Committee Description

    The Small Business Committee is the primary forum for members under the small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) umbrella dealing in aerospace, defence, and space business in Canada.

    Focus Areas:

    • Small Business Visibility
    • Labour Market
    • Defence Procurement Review/ Modernization
    • Procurement Policies (CMMC, ITB Policy, Indigenous Procurement etc.)
    • Domestic and International Market Intelligence and Business Development