AIAC Announces Changes to Board of Directors

November 3 2025 — Ottawa, Ontario — The Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC) is proud to announce changes to its Board of Directors following the conclusion of the 2025 Annual General Meeting and Canadian Aerospace Summit.

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Turning commitments into capability: the need for industrial strategies

For more than a century, Canada’s aerospace sector has punched above its weight, cementing itself as a cornerstone of national defence and as an economic driver. This was no accident, but rather the result of political leadership, vision, and sustained collaboration between government, industry, and the Canadian Armed Forces. All political leaders and parties recognized aerospace as a strategic industry essential to Canada’s sovereignty and economic prosperity. With parliamentarians back on the Hill and a federal budget coming this fall, it’s time again for that leadership and recognition. Read more

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.

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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.

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)

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The Dave Caddey Memorial Scholarship