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The DAIR To Innovate 2023 (D2I) conference will bring together more than 200 Ontario aerospace leaders, academics, researchers, government officials and stakeholders.
This gathering of industry, academia, the NPOs who support them, and government creates an
ecosystem that will drive innovation and growth in Ontario for decades to come.
The event will take place for a full day on Tuesday, Oct. 24, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the
Bombardier Centre for Aerospace and Aviation on the Centennial College Downsview Campus.
The packed agenda features prominent panelists from industry, academia and NPOs, including:
● Rob Mobilio (vice-president, Engineering at De Havilland Aircraft of Canada)
● Ibrahim Yimer (National Research Council)
● Fassi Kafyeke (Bombardier)
● Brandon Robinson (Horizon Aircraft)
● Nancy Barber (Women In Aerospace)
● Christy Michalak (Next Generation Manufacturing Canada)
● Natasha Gagnon (Ontario Aerospace Council)
● Alex Tsoulis (MHI Canada Aerospace)
● Stephen Veldhuis (McMaster University)
● Ron Ganis (Collins Aerospace)
Discover leading-edge projects and network at the must-attend event of 2023 for the Ontario
aerospace sector. For more information visit the DAIR website.
Public unveiling of hybrid electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft
Horizon Aircraft will unveil a half-scale prototype of its hybrid electric vertical takeoff and
landing (eVTOL) aircraft to the public for the first time at the conference. Capable of taking off
and landing vertically like a helicopter, but able to fly almost twice as fast with significantly lower operating costs, this disruptive new type of aircraft promises to offer a better future for regional
and urban transportation.
This sub-scale prototype marks a significant step towards production of a full-scale aircraft that will be manufactured here in Ontario – and illustrates the bright future of Ontario’s most innovative SMEs.
A number of other technologies will also be featured by Ontario aerospace companies in the
Tech Showcase.
This press release was prepared and distributed by DAIR to Innovate.
