Canadian Advanced Air Mobility (CAAM) Bolsters Leadership for Sustainable Aviation in Canada
Key Ideas
  • CAAM appoints Mikaël Cardinal from Unither Bioélectronique and Kristen Blodgett from BETA Technologies to its National Board of Directors, strengthening leadership for advanced air mobility in Canada.
  • Cardinal and Blodgett bring expertise in novel organ transportation solutions, electric aircraft, and infrastructure, aiming to accelerate the adoption of sustainable aviation technologies.
  • The addition of Cardinal and Blodgett reflects CAAM's commitment to operationalize advanced air mobility in Canada, fostering a resilient and innovative aviation ecosystem.
  • CAAM, in collaboration with key industry leaders, is poised to lead the transformation of air mobility in Canada towards a sustainable and inclusive future.
The Canadian Advanced Air Mobility (CAAM) organization has announced the addition of Mikaël Cardinal from Unither Bioélectronique and Kristen Blodgett from BETA Technologies to its National Board of Directors, aiming to enhance the leadership for advanced air mobility (AAM) in Canada. Cardinal, with extensive experience in aerospace and organ transportation solutions, and Blodgett, specializing in electric aircraft and infrastructure, are set to drive the adoption of sustainable aviation technologies. CAAM's Executive Director, JR Hammond, expressed enthusiasm for these appointments, highlighting the strategic importance of the new board members in advancing the CAAM 2.0 strategy for operationalizing AAM in Canada. Unither Bioélectronique, headquartered in Bromont, Quebec, is actively involved in pioneering organ delivery via remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) in Toronto, Canada, and venturing into hydrogen-powered helicopter development. On the other hand, BETA Technologies, based in Burlington, Vermont, has expanded its presence in Canada, establishing an office in Montreal and conducting successful flights with its all-electric aircraft. The collaboration between industry leaders like Cardinal and Blodgett and CAAM is expected to accelerate the transformation of the aviation sector in Canada. The appointments of Cardinal and Blodgett signal a crucial moment for CAAM, aligning with the organization's efforts to create a national ecosystem for AAM in collaboration with Transport Canada and Nav Canada. With a focus on sustainability, innovation, and inclusivity, CAAM, supported by its strengthened leadership team, aims to revolutionize air mobility in Canada. The upcoming United Nations ICAO AAM Symposium hosted in Montreal in 2024 will serve as a platform for CAAM's National Board to gather and further strategize on the future of sustainable aviation in the country.
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