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Celebrating Excellence in Canadian Aerospace – AIAC Announces the 2023 Aerospace Industry Award Winners

Published: November 2, 2023

Ottawa, Ontario – The Aerospace Industry Association of Canada (AIAC) is pleased to announce the recipients of the prestigious 2023 Aerospace Industry Awards, celebrating excellence and innovation across the Canadian aerospace industry. These awards recognize the outstanding contributions of individuals and organizations that continue to propel the Canadian aerospace sector forward.

The 2023 AIAC Award Winners are as follows:

• James C. Floyd Award – Maria Della Posta, President, Pratt & Whitney Canada
• Industry Excellence Awards for Lifetime Achievement – Kenneth Rowe Executive Chairman, IMP Aerospace & Defence
• Industry Excellence Award for Small Business Innovation and Technology – Cyclone Manufacturing Inc.
• Marc Garneau Award – Michel Ouellette, Executive Vice President (retired), Engineering and Product Development, Bombardier

AIAC President and CEO, Mike Mueller, expressed his enthusiasm and gratitude for the outstanding efforts of this year’s award winners, stating “The aerospace industry in Canada is known for its commitment to excellence and innovation. We are delighted to honor these exceptional individuals and companies who have demonstrated outstanding achievements and have contributed significantly to the success of the Canadian aerospace sector.”

This year’s recipients will be honoured during the awards ceremony at the AIAC Annual Aerospace Summit on November 7. The event will bring together industry leaders, professionals, and government officials to celebrate the achievements and innovations of these outstanding individuals and organizations.

To register for Canadian Aerospace Summit or the Annual Aerospace Dinner and Awards, please visit: https://aerospacesummit.ca/register .

About AIAC:

AIAC is the national association representing Canada’s aerospace manufacturing and services sector. As the world’s seventh-largest aerospace industry, Canada’s aerospace sector contributes nearly $27B to the economy in GDP, exports 80% of its output and invests heavily in research and development (R&D) – over $683M in 2022 – while supporting nearly 212,000 jobs from coast to coast.