
Catalyzing Innovation in Ontario’s Aerospace Industry
How DAIR Is Powering Aerospace Collaboration
The Downsview Aerospace Innovation & Research (DAIR) Hub is working to advance Canada’s global aerospace industry through collaboration. In this episode, DAIR’s executive director Phil Arthurs shares insights into Ontario’s aerospace industry and how programs like its Green Fund and Supplier Development Initiative are catalyzing innovation within it. Phil highlights the importance of aerospace to Ontario’s economy, underlines why being in the same room is key for collaboration, and extends an invitation to the organization’s flagship event, DAIR to Innovate, on October 23, 2025.
Highlighted Links
- DAIR to Innovate 2025 Event Page
- “DAIR: Workforce Development” (Phil’s previous episode of Making it in Ontario):
- “NordSpace: Unlocking Canada’s Access to Space”
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