The Canadian government’s investment of $350 million in the Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technology (INSAT) will support the aerospace industry’s green transformation. This funding, in addition to the previously announced $49 million for aerospace innovation, aims to drive industry innovation and establish Canada as a global leader in sustainable aviation.
The aerospace sector contributed over 210,000 jobs and exported nearly $18.7 billion in products in 2022. The global aviation industry’s greenhouse gas emissions account for 2% of the total, with the potential to triple by 2050. Canada’s Aviation Climate Action Plan 2022–2030 outlines a strategy for achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, including the development and adoption of green aerospace technologies.
The investment will be channelled through the Strategic Innovation Fund, supporting collaborative research and development projects across the Canadian supply chain. The focus will be on four key technology areas: hybrid and alternative propulsion, aircraft architecture and systems integration, transition to alternative fuels, and aircraft support infrastructure and operations. The investment aligns with industry consultations and aims to enhance innovation, competitiveness, and Canada’s position as a sustainable aviation leader.