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At the intersection of engineering challenges and practical, tested solutions, you’ll find the Centre for Advancing Engineering, Research and Innovation in Aerospace (AERIAS).

AERIAS matches top researchers, engineers, students, and facilities with leading aerospace companies to tackle some of the biggest research and development (R&D) hurdles facing the aerospace sector today. As a proud member of the Downsview Aerospace Innovation & Research (DAIR) Hub (external link, opens in new window) , AERIAS is an industry-proven partner that boosts expertise, talent, and capabilities, helping aerospace manufacturers and suppliers propel their R&D forward, while saving time and money.

 

Why Work With Us?

We’re built to accelerate your aerospace R&D.

Research and development in aerospace is demanding, resource-heavy, time-intensive, and costly. As your partner, AERIAS works alongside you to reduce that burden by providing:

R&D collaboration and partnership with interdisciplinary experts

Secure development and testing capabilities

 Access to top-tier talent, matching low-cost, industry-ready engineering students to the needs of your company

 Advanced simulation and modelling capabilities

 Support identifying and securing grants and public funding

 

Ready to move your project forward?

“AERIAS is a key partner in DAIR’s mission to revolutionize the collaboration environment by catalyzing innovation.”

Phil Arthurs
Executive Director, DAIR

Collaboration that accelerates innovation

From original equipment manufacturers to Tier 2 suppliers, we’ve worked with some of the most influential aerospace players, including:

  • Boeing
  • Bombardier
  • Pratt & Whitney Canada
  • Safran Group
  • De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd.
  • MHI RJ Aviation
  • FlightSafety International
  • Magellan
  • Collins Aerospace
  • Marsh Brothers Aviation
  • Ontario Aerospace Council
  • Lynx Business Management Group
  • Advanced Mobility Products
  • + more