Flying Together: How Drones and AAM Enable Canada’s Aerial Economy

Moderator : JR Hammond, Executive Director, Canadian Advanced Air Mobility

This session highlights the essential interdependence between drones and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) as drivers of commercial success in Canada’s emerging aerial economy. Our expert panel will unpack how these technologies complement one another across key domains—aircraft certification, infrastructure development, workforce readiness, and public trust—creating a holistic ecosystem primed for zero‑emission aviation.

Speakers

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  Matthew Land

  Business Development and Government Operations

  SkyGrid, LLC

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  Nancy Paish

  Chief Executive Officer

  Red Deer Regional Airport Authority

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  Frédéric Bove

  Director of Zone & Innovation Strategy

  Aéroports de Montréal