Downsview Aerospace Innovation & Research (DAIR)

24 Hours Left to Apply for the DAIR Green Fund! 🚨⏳ Are you passionate about innovation and sustainability in aerospace? The Downsview Aerospace Innovation & Research (DAIR) Green Fund is here to support and bring your innovative ideas to life and shaping a greener future for the industry. In this round of applications, we are exclusively looking for diverse voices from underrepresented groups. 🌱 Apply Now and help us build a cleaner, greener aerospace future: https://lnkd.in/gNYmPnHe #Sustainability #TechForChange #DiversityInTech

💡✨ Last week, we held our first Design Thinking Workshop at Bombardier’s assembly facility at YYZ. Participants were given a tour of the 750,000 sq ft plant, witnessing firsthand the purpose built facility and cutting-edge work happening in aerospace manufacturing. 🏭✈️ The workshop, facilitated by Matthew Aiken - Murisphere Solutions Inc. - highlighted the power of design thinking as a way to focus on collaboration, problem-solving and evolving ideas to further innovation across academia and industry in the aerospace sector. This workshop was a prime example of how partnerships and innovative thinking are shaping the collaborative future of aerospace. Thank you to all of our participants from academia (#colleges and #universities), industry (#OEMs and #SMEs), as well as aerospace and sector adjacent organizations. We’re excited about the possibilities ahead as we continue to push the boundaries of innovation in aerospace! 🔗 Learn more about the Innovation Network: https://lnkd.in/gy2r5y_2 #InnovationNetwork #Manufacturing #DesignThinking #Collaboration

Gratitude shines bright! We're thrilled to welcome Avion Technologies, Inc., Norton Rose Fulbright, Porter Airlines Inc. and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport as our newest Silver Sponsors for InspireHER: International Women's Day 2025! Your support joins an incredible community of industry leaders committed to advancing women in aerospace. Together, we're fostering the next generation of aviation pioneers.   Special appreciation to our growing family of sponsors: ⭐️ Platinum Partners: Invest Mississauga, De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited and MDA Space ⭐️ Gold Partner: Bombardier ⭐️ Silver Partners: Downsview Aerospace Innovation & Research (DAIR), Porter Airlines Inc., Centennial College, KW HEADSHOTS, Avion Technologies, Inc. Norton Rose Fulbright, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and CBS Audio Visual Services Corporate Event Production Services ⭐️ Bronze Partners: Shimco, Toronto Metropolitan University and Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group ⭐️ Non For Profit Corporate Member: HSB Solutions Our sold-out celebration on March 6th in Mississauga promises to be an extraordinary evening of inspiration, connection, and empowerment.   To our sponsors: your investment in diversity and leadership in aerospace makes a difference. Thank you for being catalysts for change.   Want to join these industry leaders? Limited sponsorship opportunities are still available! Please contact outreach@wia-canada.org Women in Aerospace Canada #InspireHer #WomenInAerospace #InternationalWomensDay #AccelerateToAction #WIA2025 #WomeninSTEM #Aerospace #Leadership #IWD2025

DAIR’s Design Thinking Workshop – Collaborate to Innovate 🌟 Yesterday’s Design Thinking Workshop brought together a wealth of knowledge, experience and a variety of perspectives from academia, industry and associations to co-create actionable solutions for the aerospace ecosystem. 🌎 Throughout the day, participants rolled up their sleeves diving deep into challenges and crafting innovative solutions to shape the future of aerospace collaboration. ⭐️ A huge thank you to Bombardier for hosting us at their Pearson Airport facility! Also thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to yesterday’s success. The conversations, connections and solutions created are just the beginning of what’s to come. Let’s continue to innovate together! Stay tuned for more opportunities to collaborate and make a difference in aerospace. ✨ https://lnkd.in/gy2r5y_2 #AerospaceInnovation #Collaboration #DesignThinking #Sustainability

We’re LIVE at #RDVForum2025! 🚀 Exciting times at the RDV Forum 2025, hosted by Consortium de recherche et d'innovation en aérospatiale au Québec (CRIAQ)! As a proud sponsor, we are thrilled to connect with aerospace leaders, innovators and experts to drive collaboration and shape the future of aerospace across Canada. Today, our very own Phil Arthurs, Executive Director of Downsview Aerospace Innovation & Research (DAIR) is: ⭐️ Engaging in discussions on cutting-edge research and tech advancements. ⭐️ Networking with top minds in aerospace R&D. ⭐️ Cultivating new pan-Canadian and international opportunities for innovation and collaboration. Stay tuned for insights and updates as we explore, create, and innovate together! 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g8dvCf4T  #AerospaceInnovation #Networking #Collaboration #Sponsorship

DAIR’s Design Thinking Workshop – Collaborate to Innovate 🌟 Yesterday’s Design Thinking Workshop brought together a wealth of knowledge, experience and a variety of perspectives from academia, industry and associations to co-create actionable solutions for the aerospace ecosystem. 🌎 Throughout the day, participants rolled up their sleeves diving deep into challenges and crafting innovative solutions to shape the future of aerospace collaboration. ⭐️ A huge thank you to Bombardier for hosting us at their Pearson Airport facility! Also thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to yesterday’s success. The conversations, connections and solutions created are just the beginning of what’s to come. Let’s continue to innovate together! Stay tuned for more opportunities to collaborate and make a difference in aerospace. ✨ https://lnkd.in/gy2r5y_2 #AerospaceInnovation #Collaboration #DesignThinking #Sustainability

7 days left to submit your APPLICATION! 🌍⏳   Are you passionate about innovation and sustainability?    The DAIR Green Fund is here to support your vision for a greener aerospace industry. This exclusive call for proposals is looking for projects led by underrepresented groups to drive meaningful change in aerospace technology.   If you have an innovative idea that can help build a more sustainable future for aerospace and aviation, we want to hear from you!   🌱 Apply Now and be a part of the movement towards a cleaner, greener aerospace industry.   🔗 Check eligibility and submit your application here: https://lnkd.in/gNYmPnHe   📧 Have questions? Reach out at: steven.cargnello@dairhub.com #ContinuousDevelopment #AdvancedManufacturing #Sustainability #DEI

Time is running out to discover the #RDVForum2025! ⏰ DAIR is sponsoring and attending the RDV Forum 2025 hosted by Consortium de recherche et d'innovation en aérospatiale au Québec (CRIAQ)! This event is the perfect opportunity for industry leaders, innovators and experts to collaborate and shape the future of aerospace. Why Attend? ✅ Engage with cutting-edge research and technological advancements. ✅ Network with leaders in aerospace R&D. ✅ Discover new opportunities for collaboration and innovation. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g8dvCf4T At Downsview Aerospace Innovation & Research (DAIR), we believe in pushing the boundaries of technology and fostering the growth of the aerospace sector. This is why we’re proud to be a part of such an impactful event. We can't wait to connect with you all at #RDVForum2025! Stay tuned for updates. ✨ #AerospaceInnovation #Research #Development #Sponsorship #Networking

Discover the Innovation Network! 🌎 ✈️ Consisting of both Downsview Aerospace Innovation & Research (DAIR) members as well as network partners, it is designed to spark collaboration and innovation through a suite of offerings and exclusive/discounted services supporting DAIR's mandate. It provides a platform for design thinking, facilitated engagement and drives the evolution of ideas and solutions across and beyond the aerospace sector. 💡✨ We’re excited to have so many amazing organizations already on board and look forward to the amazing possibilities that will unfold through these partnerships! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gy2r5y_2 #InnovationNetwork #Aerospace #Innovation #Collaboration 🏛️ Centennial College, McMaster University, Toronto Metropolitan University, Queen's University, University of Toronto and Lassonde School of Engineering - York University

We're thrilled to welcome the Innovate UK team and MaRS Discovery District back to Centennial College campus for a special tour! 🌍✨ ⭐️ Thomas Rootes from Singlepoint ⭐️ Jordan Eriksen & Michael Sheath from Greenjets ⭐️ Dr. Shehan Lowe from IVY TECH LTD ⭐️ Maxim Krivonogov from Sky-Drones ⭐️ Nicholas Betts from ZERØTEC ⭐️ Hadeer Abdelhamid from MaRS Discovery District Looking forward to continuing discussions on transnational projects, applied research and academic partnerships that drive the future of learning and innovation. 💡🔧 Stay tuned for updates on #Innovation #AppliedResearch #Collaboration and #ContinuousGrowth We want to thank our Centennial College representatives Dr. Preetee Gopee-Vandenbroeke, Glen Lowry, Jonathan Hack, Paulo Santos and Carolyn Ritchie, that have joined Steven Cargnello, Verlyn Smith and Bohdan Levko from Downsview Aerospace Innovation & Research (DAIR) to explore the innovative work happening here. 📍 Virtual tour is available at: https://lnkd.in/g8Xea3fu