Canadian Advanced Air Mobility (CAAM)

Tuesday marked a major milestone for Canadian aviation ✈️ ICYMI, we unveiled a momentous announcement - Helijet International Inc. ordered Canada's first eVTOL aircraft from BETA TECHNOLOGIES for passenger services in Canada! Read the press release ➡ https://lnkd.in/eZeakGy5 A massive thank you to Daniel Sitnam - President and CEO of Helijet International Inc. and CAAM founding member! Your leadership, innovation, and commitment to the future of aviation have been instrumental in bringing us closer to achieving the next era of sustainable aviation in Canada. We'd also like to express our gratitude to the Premier of British Columbia - David Eby, who emphasized the Province of British Columbia's commitment to sustainable aviation technology and infrastructure development. Your support is instrumental in making British Columbia a leader in advanced air mobility. And finally, a round of applause to Skye Carapetyan - BETA Sales Director, and the entire team at BETA Technologies for their pioneering innovations in the electric aerospace sector. Your partnership with Helijet signifies a significant leap forward for both the industry and the environment! This milestone isn't just about the success of a single event; it's about what it represents for the future of Canadian aviation - a significant leap toward a more sustainable, efficient, and interconnected aviation ecosystem. The future of aviation in Canada is brighter than ever, and we are proud to be at the forefront of this exciting journey.

Last month I had the privilege of speaking at the Canadian Advanced Air Mobility (CAAM) Q3 AAM Town Hall led by JR Hammond.   It was a great experience and I’m happy to share the Town Hall has been published on youtube at the link below, so anyone who may have missed it, has the chance to take a look.   I’d especially like to thank JR Hammond and David Dong and the whole team at Canadian Advanced Air Mobility (CAAM) for the opportunity and support to enable me to share what we are doing at Transport Canada - Transports Canada. I had the opportunity to discuss/share about collaboration between TCCA, FAA, EASA and the Foreign Validation process including International Bilateral Arrangements and how we are working with our international partners in the Advanced Air Mobility landscape. Check it out if you have the chance!

AAM 2024 Recap ⏪ We were honoured to meet with the Singapore delegation at the ICAO AAM Symposium 2024 in Montreal, including Kah Han Tan, Senior Director and CTO at the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore, Chun Wei Tan, Director of Technology, Engineering & Planning, and Zi Yan M., Senior Manager of Technology & Strategic Planning. The insights shared by the delegation highlighted the importance of collaboration in aviation safety, air traffic management, and innovative technologies, which are essential for building a dynamic and vibrant aviation system. We extend our sincere gratitude to the Singapore delegation for their contribution and support in advancing the future of AAM. We look forward to future collaborations with the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore as we work together to shape the global aviation landscape!

AAM 2024 Recap ⏪ We had the honour of meeting with the Saudi Arabia delegation at the ICAO Advanced Air Mobility Symposium 2024 in Montreal, representing NEOM and the GACA - General Authority of Civil Aviation - Saudi Arabia. A special thanks to Borja Blond Arroyabe 🛩, Joseph Alesia, Sulaiman Almuhaimedi, Michel Ladrak, Besher Alluwaymi, and Omar Alqarzaee, MSc for their innovative perspectives on the future of sustainable air mobility. NEOM’s vision for creating a new model of sustainable living and GACA’s leadership in air safety and regulations are driving forces for the future of global AAM. We are excited about the potential of NEOM as a hub for next-generation aviation and the vital role GACA plays in ensuring the safety and standards of this fast-evolving sector. We look forward to future collaborations with NEOM and GACA to advance the AAM ecosystem and shape a sustainable future! 🌱✈️

AAM 2024 Recap ⏪ We had the pleasure of connecting with the remarkable team from CAE during the ICAO Advanced Air Mobility Symposium in Montreal. CAE is at the forefront of digital training and simulation solutions, empowering pilots and air traffic personnel to excel in this next era of air mobility. We would like to extend our gratitude to Simar Miglani, Peter Cobb, Marilyn Pearson, Vincent Pilon, ing. PMP, and Walter Loch for their ongoing support and contributions to advancing the future of aviation! We are expanding our membership ecosystem, come be a part of our growing community! Join now ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eV7DuxFx

AAM 2024 Recap ⏪ We were excited to connect with the United Kingdom delegation at the ICAO Advanced Air Mobility Symposium 2024 in Montreal, including Vicki Murdie, Future Flight Challenge Innovation Lead at UK Research and Innovation, Nicola Ridd, Future of Flight Team Leader at the Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom, and Jenny Ward, Deputy Director of Aviation Safety, Innovation and Skills at the DfT. UK Research and Innovation's commitment to investing in groundbreaking ideas and the Department for Transport's strategic planning play a crucial role in advancing AAM and shaping a future that benefits both the economy and society. We look forward to future collaborations with our UK partners as we continue to advance the integration of AAM into the global aviation ecosystem!

AAM 2024 Recap ⏪ We had the honour of meeting with the Japanese delegation at the ICAO Advanced Air Mobility Symposium: Toshiyuki 俊之 Onuma 大沼, Senior Deputy Director General of the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB), Daisuke UMEZAWA, Director of the Flight Standards Division at JCAB, and Hiroki Tokunaga, Deputy Director of the Airworthiness Division at the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transportation and Tourism. We explored key areas of focus such as air transportation safety, improving user convenience, and fostering the continued development of the air transportation industry. The insights shared by the Japanese delegation will be instrumental as we work together to advance the integration of Advanced Air Mobility within the global aviation framework. We look forward to future collaborations with the Japanese delegation and JCAB as we strive to advance the future of air mobility together!

AAM 2024 Recap ⏪ We had a fantastic opportunity to meet with Louis Brunet, Managing Director of Collins Aerospace, and Nathan Scopac, Associate Director of International Strategy during the ICAO AAM 2024 symposium. Collins Aerospace is pivotal in delivering innovative solutions that enhance passenger safety, mission success, and sustainability in the aviation industry. Looking forward to the opportunities to collaborate on bringing these innovations to the forefront of aviation’s future in Canada! We are expanding our membership ecosystem, come be a part of our growing community. Join now ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eV7DuxFx

AAM 2024 Recap ⏪ We had the privilege of connecting with Scott Gorenc and Catherine Tobiasinsky during AAM 2024 and explored the impact of their interdisciplinary approach to designing for the future of Advanced Air Mobility. With the expertise of Sidara and Perkins&Will alongside Introba’s focus on engineering and sustainability strategies, it's inspiring to see how their team is driving innovation and sustainability across architecture, urban design, and beyond. Though not present at the event, we’d also like to highlight the fantastic work of Chris Runde at Introba USA. We are expanding our membership ecosystem, come be a part of our growing community! Join now ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eV7DuxFx

AAM 2024 Recap ⏪ It was a pleasure meeting with Julien Fays at CS GROUP - Canada during the ICAO Advanced Air Mobility Symposium. We appreciate Julien’s ongoing support, engagement and valuable contributions to the discussions around the future of transportation and the role of safety-critical systems in AAM. The work being done at CS Group Canada to protect vital infrastructure and ensure the safety of autonomous systems will be instrumental as we operationalize AAM. We are expanding our membership ecosystem, come be a part of our growing community! Join now ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eV7DuxFx