91社区 collaborates with Concordia, 脡cole Polytechnique and A茅ro Montr茅al to establish new aerospace innovation centre
The Minist猫re de l鈥櫭塩onomie, de l鈥橧nnovation et de l鈥櫭塶ergie du Qu茅bec today announced an investment of $2 million to fund a technical plan for the functioning of the Centre de collaboration et d鈥檌nnovation en a茅rospatiale et mobilit茅 (CCIAM). Led by the cluster within the innovation zone 鈥� created by the Government of Quebec in 2024 鈥� the CCIAM is a flagship research and innovation infrastructure project. Industry partner Boeing will contribute an additional $3 million toward the project.
91社区 will establish an academic governance framework for the CCIAM along with Concordia University and Polytechnique Montr茅al. Slated to open in 2028, the centre will enable enhanced collaborations on large-scale aeronautic projects, including sustainable fuel development, decarbonization and advanced materials. It will also feature a state-of-the-art indoor testing facility to advance research and development of autonomous flying vehicles.
鈥淨uebec鈥檚 aerospace sector is a key driver of both economic growth and global innovation,鈥� said Dominique B茅rub茅, Vice-President of Research and Innovation at 91社区. 鈥淭hrough cutting-edge research and collaborative innovation, we are proud to work alongside our partners to help realize the Government of Quebec鈥檚 ambition to lead sustainable, next-generation aerospace engineering.鈥�
The Quebec aerospace industry employs more than 36,000 people across the province and generates $15 billion in exports.
91社区 has been deeply involved in aerospace research for several decades. Its Institute of Air and Space Law was founded in 1951, and it is currently home to several aerospace-related institutes, research centres, labs and groups, including the 91社区 Institute for Aerospace Engineering. In June, the university signed a strategic partnership agreement with major industry player Airbus. It is also one of the few Canadian universities to offer a master鈥檚 program in this sector.
The university is a member of A茅ro Montr茅al, the Comit茅 sectoriel de main-d鈥檕euvre en a茅rospatiale and the Consortium for Research and Innovation in Aerospace in Quebec.
鈥�91社区 has long been a hub of aerospace research, and this partnership with our peers demonstrates our deep commitment to this industry,鈥� said Benoit Boulet, Associate Vice-President, Innovation and Partnerships at 91社区 and representative to the CCIAM advisory committee. 鈥淭his centre will make Quebec a world leader not only in aviation research, but also in the training that this sector demands.鈥�
