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Advanced Air Mobility Consortium Launches In Canada
The Canadian Advanced Air Mobility (CAAM) Consortium will promote the introduction of zero and reduced carbon aircraft.
Helijet AAM operations
Vancouver-based helicopter charter operator Helijet said the new Canadian Advanced Air Mobility Consortium (CAAM) will allow to test and implement zero-emission VTOL technologies, such as the Tri-Fan, as they become available. “We have an opportunity to be a bit of a petri dish in Vancouver," said company president and CEO Daniel Sitnam. (Photo: CAAM)

The early adoption of electric- and hydrogen-powered aircraft in Canada took a step forward this week with the launch of the new Canadian Advanced Air Mobility Consortium (CAAM) during an online event on October 28. The Vancouver-based not-for-profit organization aims to streamline research, development, and commercial operations for eVTOL aircraft and supporting infrastructure by bringing together stakeholders, including manufacturers, operators, universities, and local agencies.

JR Hammond, the group’s executive director, noted CAAM was founded with a mandate to create a national strategy to implement a zero-emission AAM ecosystem to move people, goods, and services in both urban and rural areas. While the organization’s efforts will be initially focused on the Vancouver and British Columbia region, it expects to expand its reach with a Canadian nationwide framework in place.