August 16, 2023

Aéro Montréal's mission is to mobilize stakeholders in Quebec's aerospace ecosystem to support its global reach, innovation capacity and growth.

// MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Dear members, dear partners,

Summer is coming to an end and our students will soon be heading back to school. I'm pleased to announce that the range of aerospace training courses available in Quebec will be expanded this fall.

The Concodia Institute of Aerospace Design and Innovation (CIADI), in collaboration with Concordia University's Continuing Education department, has created two new certificates that are directly related to the challenges we face today. The first focuses on the decarbonization of the aerospace sector, while the other focuses on emerging cybertechnologies.

I'm sharing them with you because all companies in the cluster could benefit from them. Developed in collaboration with industry, these two programs will enable your employees to expand their knowledge in key areas. While the aerospace decarbonization certificate will cover life cycle assessment, sustainable aviation fuels, hydrogen production, storage and use, as well as energy storage and conversion; the cyber technologies certificate will cover artificial intelligence and its applications in aerospace, cybersecurity and big data. Below are the full descriptions of the programs.

The aerospace decarbonization program will start this fall and registration is already open. The program on the application of cybertechnologies is scheduled to start in January 2024.

I urge you to share this information widely as these two programs are aimed at professionals in our ecosystem who want to upgrade their skills, as well as people retraining or young graduates entering the job market.

Reach out to your network and spread the word!

NEW CERTIFICATE PROGRAM AT CONCORDIA:
Decarbonization of Aerospace

Comprehensive, innovative and led by industry experts, this program addresses energy transformation efforts in the sector.

‣ TOPICS INCLUDED IN THE CURRICULUM :
Introduction to sustainability and life cycle assessment ||| Sustainable aviation fuels ||| Hydrogen production, storage and use ||| Energy storage and conversion

‣ START:
November 2023

‣ WEBINAR :
Concordia will host a free webinar about this certificate where program managers and experts will answer key questions. Date to come.

‣ WHO BENEFITS MOST :
Engineers working in the aerospace sector ||| Aerospace professionals who want to broaden their horizons ||| Professionals in transition who want to enter the aerospace sector and participate in a pivotal era in the aviation industry ||| Recent graduates looking to capture a highly sought-after positions in the sector ||| Organizations looking to gain a competitive edge by equipping their employees with new skills

* program offered in English and online

NEW CERTIFICATE PROGRAM AT CONCORDIA: Applications of Emerging Cyber Technologies in Aerospace

This program explores the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the aerospace industry, from the training of the pilot to providing healthcare in space.

‣ TOPICS INCLUDED IN THE CURRICULUM :
AI and its applications in aerospace ||| Cybersecurity in aerospace ||| Big data

‣ START:
January 2024

‣ WHO BENEFITS MOST :
Engineers working in the aerospace sector ||| Aerospace professionals who want to broaden their horizons ||| Professionals in transition who want to enter the aerospace sector and participate in a pivotal era in the aviation industry ||| Recent graduates looking to capture a highly sought-after positions in the sector ||| Organizations looking to gain a competitive edge by equipping their employees with new skills

* program offered in English and online

// INTRODUCTORY GUIDES:
   THE DECARBONIZATION OF YOUR BUSINESS

DECARBONIZE YOUR BUILDINGS THROUGH ENERGY MANAGEMENT — SCOPES 1 AND 2

In the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol, emission sources are divided into three categories, commonly referred to as scope 1, 2 and 3.

» SCOPE 1 : concerns activities directly controlled by the company and over which it has power. Case in point: the fuels used to heat the building (oil, natural gas, propane, other fuels).

» SCOPE 2 : covers electricity produced by a third party, but consumed by your company. Case in point: In Quebec, it is mainly hydroelectricity. Elsewhere, it could be via coal, oil or natural gas-fired power plants, or with CO2-emitting fossil fuels.
 

BALANCE SHEET
When measuring the carbon footprint of companies supported by Aéro Montréal's Eco-Responsibility initiative, with COESIO, we notice that nearly 93% of their GHG emissions are due to the energy sources they use. 

WAYS TO REDUCE THE CARBON FOOTPRINT?

» In the existing commercial building:

• conversion to hydroelectricity for space heating (if heated by natural gas or oil);
• optimization of energy efficiency of building envelope and windows (reduces energy demand);
• adding a geothermal system, which can also reduce heating needs by 50% (also an economic benefit);
• heat recovery generated by your activities or those of your neighbors, for example.

» In a new building:

• multiple design decisions can significantly reduce the carbon footprint of your project, such as the choice of materials, their origin, the choice of heating system, water heater, windows, etc.

DECARBONIZE YOUR BUSINESS THROUGH SUPPLIER CHOICE — SCOPE 3

» SCOPE 3 : (referred to in the previous capsule) lists the sources of emissions upstream and downstream of a company's activities, over which it has seemingly little control. However, the carbon footprint of your suppliers concerns you indirectly, since by procuring their products and services, you endorse their business practices, including their greenhouse gas emissions.

BALANCE SHEET
For companies, the supply chain accounts for up to 80% of their carbon footprint.
 

WAYS TO REDUCE THE CARBON FOOTPRINT?

»  To take action on the supply chain:

• choose eco-responsible suppliers, who have gone through the exercise of reducing their carbon footprint (you reduce yours by extension);
• In the absence of such suppliers, launch ambitious tenders that will pressure collaborators to measure and reduce their carbon emissions.

TO FIND OUT MORE +

» ÉcoVadis, to find viable buyers and suppliers in 175 countries, via 200 categories and 21 indicators

» Guide de décarbonation pour les entreprises (FCCQ, Dunsky) * french only

» Article : Decarbonization: A strategic opportunity to build long-term value, by EY

» Our team : ecoresponsable@aeromontreal.ca

// INDUSTRY NEWS
:: News relevant to the Québec aerospace industry.

CRIAQ ― CALL FOR PROJECTS

Are you a Quebec business or SME? Are you looking for support for the development and validation of your new aerospace technologies?

Participate in CRIAQ's MATURING TECHNOLOGY-QUÉBEC call for projects!

‣ About: The industry-led projects of CRIAQ’s Maturing Technology program aim to validate the potential of emerging technology to solve aerospace sector-specific problems or to demonstrate this technology in an industrial or representative environment.

‣ Key dates: You have until September 14, 2023 to submit a letter of intent form and until October 13, 2023 to submit a full proposal.

‣ To learn more:
 

+ INFORMATION

Canada enacts legislation to fight modern slavery in supply chains

Author : Andrew Pollock

After a journey of more than four years, disrupted by COVID and two national elections, Canada has enacted legislation to combat modern slavery in supply chains.

Bill S-211, an Act to enact the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act and to amend the Customs Tariff (the Act), passed third reading on May 3, 2023, and upon receiving royal assent will be in force on January 1, 2024. The first reports under the Act are due by no later than May 31, 2024.

The purpose of the Act is to implement Canada’s international commitment to combat forced labour and child labour by imposing reporting obligations on (i) government institutions producing, purchasing or distributing goods in Canada or elsewhere; and (ii) certain business entities producing goods in Canada or elsewhere or importing goods produced outside Canada.
 

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// NEWS FROM OUR MEMBERS

AVIOR ACQUIRES BREMATECH INC.

On July 19, Avior announced that it had completed the acquisition of Brematech Inc., a company engaged in the manufacture of machined components for the aerospace and defense industry.

This acquisition will allow Avior to increase its machining capacity and acquire new skills with turning and lathe components. These new capabilities will be used to support Avior's growing mechanical assembly business. Brematech customers will be able to work with an integrated, full-service supplier.
 

+ LEARN MORE ABOUT AVIOR

CAE PUBLISHES ITS FY23 GLOBAL ANNUAL ACTIVITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT

Released as part of fiscal year 2023, the report highlights CAE's leadership in sustainability and demonstrates its ongoing commitment to sound environmental stewardship, corporate social responsibility and responsible business practices.

The FY23 Global Annual Activity and Sustainability report is available for viewing.
 

+ READ THE PRESS RELEASE

POLE AIR AVIATION SIGNS A FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR LEONARDO’S C-27J SPARTAN SUPPORT

Pole Air Aviation (PAA), a leading Canadian MRO serving the commercial, military, and business jet markets, has signed a Framework Agreement for Leonardo’s C-27J Spartan support.

The signing of this Framework Agreement represents a strategic cooperation to fulfill PAA’s present and future commitments to improve services rendered to Leonardo’s customer base within selected markets.

About Leonardo’s C-27J

Widely recognised as the most effective multi-role military transport aircraft in its size class, the C-27J Spartan is able to face the most challenging operational environments, from the high altitudes of the Andes to Afghanistan
 

+ READ THE PRESS RELEASE

SIGNATURE OF AN IMPORTANT MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR E-SAF SUPPLY

Last July, SAF+ Consortium, a world leader in the production and marketing of e-SAF (Electro Sustainable Aviation Fuel), signed a memorandum of understanding with the Air France-KLM Group for the supply of second-generation e-SAF. The first deliveries of this fuel are scheduled for 2030.

Synthetic fuel contributes to the decarbonization and reduction of the aviation industry's CO2 footprint by using available raw materials and renewable energies that comply with international and European regulations (CORSIA and RefuelEU).
 

+ READ THE PRESS RELEASE

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