ADSE set to soar in 2017 after successful exhibition in 2016
The 2016 Aerospace, Defence and Security Expo (ADSE) attracted unprecedented industry support and delegates from across North America and around the world. Click to read more.
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Military, Manufacturer and Airline senior representatives headline ADSE 2016 speakers program – media advisory
The Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC Pacific) invites media to attend the 2016 Aerospace, Defence and Security Expo (ADSE), August 11 & 12 at TRADEX in Abbotsford. This year’s business program features a number of high profile industry and government representatives, highlighted by: Lieutenant-General Michael Hood, Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force Gregg Saretsky, CEO, Westjet Honourable Mike de Jong, BC Minister of Finance Bob Noble, VP, Partnering for Success, Supplier Management, Boeing Commercial Airplanes Joe Marcheschi, Director, Strategic Procurement, Airbus Grant Cool, Chief Operating Officer, Hybrid Enterprises, Lockheed Martin Registration for accredited reporters wishing to attend ADSE 2016 is complimentary, but pre-registration is required. Registration requests may be sent to Trace Acres, tacres@aiac.ca. Other speakers and panelists featured throughout the two-day program include: Karen McCrimmon, MP, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence Amrik Virk, BC Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens’ Services His Worship Henry Braun, Mayor, City of Abbotsford Jim Quick, President and CEO, Aerospace Industries Association of Canada Tracy Medve, President, KF Aerospace For more information about ADSE 2016, and to view the full program, visit www.adse.ca . For information: Mike Mueller, Vice President, Operations & Communications, AIAC Pacific 604.655.3566, mmueller@aiac.ca
HON. NAVDEEP BAINS ANNOUNCES INNOVATION AGENDA ACTION AREAS
Ottawa (Ontario), June 14, 2016 – Today the Honourable Navdeep Bains announced six action areas that will guide the government’s development of a national Innovation Agenda. Those areas are: promoting an entrepreneurial and creative society supporting global science excellence building world-leading clusters and partnerships growing companies and accelerating clean growth competing in a digital world improving ease of doing business The government will be conducting public engagement opportunities throughout the summer, which will be followed by the creation of an action plan later in the year. Jim Quick, President & CEO of the Aerospace Industries Association of Canada, issued the following statement in response to today’s announcement: On behalf of the Board and members of AIAC, I am pleased to see the government’s commitment to prioritizing Canadian innovation as a key means of creating economic opportunity and prosperity. As our nation’s leading industrial investor in research and development and a globally-integrated exporter of highly innovative Canadian products and technologies, Canada’s aerospace industry serves as a shining example of the opportunity that innovative products and manufacturing processes can create. We commend Minister Bains and his colleagues on the development of the Innovation Agenda, and we look forward to working with the government in the months ahead to identify how Canada’s aerospace sector can contribute to a prosperous, innovative Canada for all. Associated Links: Government Press Release Government Backgrounder About AIAC: AIAC is the national association representing Canada’s aerospace manufacturing and services sector. As the world’s fifth-largest aerospace industry, Canada’s aerospace sector contributes over $29B to the economy in GDP, exports 80% of its output, and dedicates over 20% of its activity to research and development (R&D). Aerospace is responsible for the employment of 180,000 Canadians. For information: Kristen VanderHoek Director of Communications Aerospace Industries Association of Canada 613 232-4297 x225 kvanderhoek@aiac.ca
ADSE 2015 Draws Record Attendance
ADSE 2015 draws record attendance The Aerospace, Defence & Security Expo (ADSE), August 6-7, 2015 in Abbotsford featured two days of topical industry panels, exhibits, workshops, and guest speakers, capped off with spectacular chalet seating for a twilight performance of the Abbotsford International Airshow. ADSE 2015 was attended by just over 400 delegates representing 178 participating companies and organizations – both numbers up from the previous year. The trade show featured 37 exhibitors, including a stand-alone UAV display which proved popular with attendees. The packed program had something for every delegate, with workshops and panel discussions focusing on key business challenges including: Securing a place in the supply chain for small-to-medium sized companies Partnering with the academic community in addressing aerospace R&D challenges Responding to the rapidly changing needs of the commercial aerospace sector Developing regulations to safely integrate UAVs into Canada’s airspace Aligning BC’s unique capabilities with Canada’s defence ITB requirements Utilizing federal and provincial development agencies to attract new business and investment Finding employees with the right skills and education to meet future challenges Bolstering your business to protect against cyber-attacks Panel discussions were highlighted by commentary from OEM representatives like Boeing’s Gary Koessler (“We must ensure delivery to customers. Supply disruption hurts when you are running so fast…”), Airbus’s Joe Marcheschi (“The companies we’re interested in doing business with are good at managing risk and capacity planning…”), and Viking’s Dave Curtis (“BC needs to leverage off of set commitments, think outside the box and develop products that we can market globally…”). In addition, welcoming remarks and keynote addresses were provided by a number of prominent business and political figures including: Pat Dewar, Executive Vice President, Lockheed Martin International Mike Greenley, Vice President and General Manager, CAE Canada Melanie Jordan, Chief Operating Officer, Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance Hon. Ed Fast, MP, Abbotsford Hon. Mike de Jong, Minister of Finance, Province of British Columbia Hon. Amrik Virk, Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens’ Services, Province of British Columbia Greg Kyllo, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Job, Tourism and Skills Training, Province of British Columbia His Worship Henry Braun, Mayor, City of Abbotsford The day-two schedule also featured announcements by a host of ADSE participants including: The Consortium for Aerospace Research and Innovation in Canada (CARIC) The Green Aviation Research and Development Network (GARDN) Urthecast OMX KF Aerospace Brican Automated Systems MTU Maintenance Aerospace Industries Association of Canada AIAC Pacific Review the full list of participating companies and organizations at ADSE 2015. View photos from ADSE 2015. Download this info in PDF. AIAC Pacific thanks all partners, sponsors, exhibitors, speakers, and delegates for contributing to the success of ADSE 2015. ADSE 2016 is scheduled for August 11 & 12, 2016 at Tradex in Abbotsford. See you next year!
Twin Otter 50th Anniversary Celebration Tour to Visit More Than a Dozen Northern Canadian Communities
The tour will commence July 1 as part of the City of Victoria’s Canada Day festivities, where a fleet of Viking aircraft will fly over the “Living Flag” display on the lawn of the Victoria Legislature. The aircraft will then depart on July 2 for a two-and-a-half week flying tour to the North. Read More.
Victoria CARIC R&D Information Session Presentations Now Available (APRIL 30, 2015)
Presentations about AIAC Pacific, CARIC and GARDN made to an aerospace industry group at Camosun College in Victoria on April 30 are now available for downloading. Click on the titles below to download or read the PDFs. AIAC Pacific Introduction and Update CARIC Presentation CARIC Program Framework CARIC Maturing Technology Program Form CARIC Maturing Technology Program Instructions CARIC Industry letter of commitment template CARIC-Academic certification form CARIC List of Open Projects FDC-GARDN example
Regional Stakeholders in Canada’s Aerospace Sector Join Forces to Energize R&D
From coast to coast, Canadian aerospace stakeholders are joining forces to take R&D to new heights and become even more innovative. Five regional organizations have joined the Consortium for Aerospace Research and Innovation in Canada (CARIC) to lead the industry, universities, research centres and colleges in collaborative research projects and develop cutting-edge technology. Read More.
Kelowna R&D Information Session Presentations Now Available
Presentations about AIAC Pacific, CARIC and GARDN made to an aerospace industry group at UBCO in Kelowna on March 25th are now available for downloading. Click on the titles below to download or read the PDFs. AIAC Pacific Introduction and Update AIAC CARIC Brief CARIC Presentation CARIC Project Statement (English & French) CARIC List of Open Projects CARIC List of Open Projects GARDN Second Call for Projects & Template GARDN-FDC Sample Proposal
National Aviation Day
105 years ago today, J. A. D. McCurdy became the first Canadian to achieve controlled powered flight by piloting the AEA Silver Dart off the ice of Baddeck Bay in Bras d’Or Lake, Nova Scotia. For over a century, Canada has led the world in developing and manufacturing cutting-edge aircraft and aerospace technologies. British Columbia aerospace industry welcomed the provincial government’s 2015 budget pledge for aerospace as a signal of the province’s confidence in the industry’s growth potential and its commitment to supporting an ambitious strategy to develop a unified and sustainable aerospace cluster in B.C. Download the PDF
Ready for Takeoff
Featured in the November 17 issue of The Globe and Mail: Leadership in Aerospace. Approximately 36,000 new aircraft are expected to be built worldwide over the next 20 years at a cost of around $5.2-trillion, and Canada’s aerospace sector wants a chunk of that change. Read more…