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International Aerospace Innovation Forum 2026

April 15, 2026

International Aerospace Innovation Forum (IAIF) 2026

The SDG Innovation Network participated in the 10th edition of the International Aerospace Innovation Forum, held on April 13–14, 2026 at the Palais des congrès de Montréal, under the theme: BEYOND TECHNOLOGY: From Idea to Adoption.

Next generation flying machines

February 23, 2026

Preparing the world for the next generation of flying machines

Advanced air mobility could revolutionise how we transport people and goods. The technology for new aerial vehicles, focused on sustainability and automation, is developing fast – but to make them a reality, we need to understand how they can integrate into today's world.

November 27, 2025

The First Annual Forum of the SDG Network Advanced Air Mobility Institute

The inaugural forum of the SDG Network Advanced Air Mobility Institute brought together over 200 participants at the YMX Innovation Center, including students, researchers, industry professionals, entrepreneurs, and drone enthusiasts to explore the fast-growing world of advanced air mobility in Canada.

AAMI at the Paris Air Show: Shaping Tomorrow’s Aerospace

At Le Bourget’s prestigious Paris Air Show in June 2025, the Institute for Advanced Air Mobility (IMAA) was honored to be represented by Director of Research Jean-Marc Frayert and Director of Training Carole El Ayoubi.

The Advanced Air Mobility Institute and the Concordia Institute for Aerospace Design and Innovation at the Volaria Airshow

The Advanced Air Mobility Institute (AAMI) and the Concordia Institute for Aerospace Design and Innovation (CIADI) were proud to take part in the Volaria Airshow in Mirabel

June 03, 2025

Meeting on Advanced Air Mobility with the ICAO Working Group

On May 26, 2025, we had the pleasure of welcoming the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Working Group of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for a reception co-organized with the Ministry of International Relations and La Francophonie of Quebec and the Advanced Air Mobility Institute.

March 04, 2025

AAMI Meeting with the KARI Delegation on Advanced Air Mobility

On February 27, 2025, under the leadership of Jean-Marc Frayeret, Research Director of the SDG Institute for Advanced Air Mobility (AAMI), we had the pleasure of welcoming the delegation from the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) at Polytechnique Montréal.

February 10, 2025

The SDG Network Joins the Canadian Advanced Air Mobility Delegation in California

From January 27 to 31, Jean-Marc Frayret, professor at Polytechnique Montréal and Research Director of the SDG Institute for Advanced Air Mobility (AAMI), participated in the Canadian Advanced Air Mobility (CAAM) Delegation in California.

November 21, 2024

Aerospace Mission Quebec-Seoul 2024: An Exploration of Korea’s Urban Air Mobility Innovation Ecosystem

The Québec-Seoul 2024 aerospace scientific mission, in which Jean-Marc Frayret, professor at Polytechnique Montréal and research director of the SDG Institute for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), took place from October 28th to November 1st, 2024.

September 09, 2024

Canadian Institute in Advanced Air Mobility Launched at YMX with ADM Support, First Project and Chair in Electric Air Mobility Introduced

Advanced Air Mobility “AAM” is an emerging sector of air transport resulting from major advances in electric propulsion (motors, batteries, fuel cells, electronic controllers, etc.) and the growing need to improve services to people.

July 25, 2024

Yves Beauchamp Announces an Electric Air Mobility Chair for the SDG Network

During the 2024 Farnborough Airshow, Yves Beauchamp, CEO of Montréal Airport (ADM), announced a $1M contribution for the creation of four industrial chairs in electric air mobility for the SDG Innovation Network.