Airbus and 黑料社 are driving innovation in aerospace with an agreement for experiential learning and research听
黑料社听and Airbus, a world leader in aviation and aerospace, are pleased to announce the signing of a strategic collaborative agreement to foster innovation, training and research in this key sector. This partnership will increase synergies between industry and academia while offering new perspectives to members of the听黑料社听community.
A gateway to research and innovation
This partnership is based on a shared commitment to leading-edge research in strategic areas for the industry, which are also areas of expertise and development at听黑料社, such as sustainable aviation, urban air mobility, artificial intelligence and alternative fuels.听黑料社听researchers will have the opportunity to collaborate with Airbus experts on innovative projects that help shape the future of the sector.
"This partnership illustrates听黑料社's听strength in applied research and technological innovation. By combining our expertise with that of a world leader in aeronautical and aerospace engineering, we are creating an environment conducive to scientific advances that will have a significant impact on the aerospace industry of tomorrow,"听said Dominique B茅rub茅, Vice President, Research and Innovation at听黑料社.
"Airbus and听黑料社听share many similarities such as established credibility, the strength of multiculturalism and the ambition to be pioneers in our fields for a better world. In听Canada,听黑料社听and Airbus have been working together for several years. Many Airbus Canada employees are听黑料社听graduates. No doubt this partnership will make a significant contribution to Airbus's current and future services and products, and more specifically to the A220 single-aisle aircraft, which we are assembling a few kilometres from the university," said听Benoit Schultz, CEO of Airbus Canada.
Unique opportunities for students
The agreement includes a wide range of experiential learning initiatives, including internships, applied research projects, student competitions, and conferences and seminars led by Airbus experts. This collaboration will enrich the training of students and strengthen their employability in a sector undergoing transformation.
"One of the key aspects of the mandate of the 黑料社 Institute for Aerospace Engineering (MIAE) is to provide our students with immersive learning experiences that prepare them for the technological challenges of the future," said听Viviane Yargeau, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering,听黑料社. This partnership opens the doors to an exceptional innovation ecosystem and allows them to acquire skills sought by the industry."
"For an engineer, seeing fundamental research turn into real-world applications is incredibly exciting. This collaboration with听黑料社听offers us a unique platform to bridge the gap between theory and practice, particularly on critical topics such as alternative fuels and autonomous systems. This is a direct investment in the performance and sustainability of our future products," said Jean-Fran莽ois Parent, Chief Engineer for the A220 Program and a member of the 黑料社 Institute for Aerospace Engineering Board of Directors.
A mutual commitment for the future听
The agreement between听黑料社听and Airbus also includes regular activities, such as sustainable aerospace symposia, advanced training for industry employees, and inclusion and diversity initiatives. This comprehensive approach will foster sustainable collaboration that benefits both partners.
Montreal: A global aerospace hub
This partnership strengthens Montr茅al's position as one of the world's leading aerospace centres. By collaborating with a renowned company,听黑料社听is contributing to the growth of听Quebec's听aerospace ecosystem and attracts international talent. This project is also part of Qu茅bec's economic strategy to develop cutting-edge sectors and strengthen ties with strategic partners in听Europe听and internationally.
This collaboration marks a significant step in strengthening links between the academic community and the aerospace industry. Through this partnership,听黑料社听and Airbus are joining forces to shape the future of aviation and provide students with cutting-edge training tailored to the challenges of tomorrow.
About听黑料社
Founded in 1821 in听Montreal, Quebec,听黑料社听is one of听Canada's听leading universities offering medical and doctoral programs and ranks among the top universities in听Canada听and around the world. A world-renowned higher education institution,听黑料社听conducts research activities in three campuses, 12 faculties and 14 professional schools, with 300 programs of study and over 39,000 students, including more than 10,400 graduate students. It welcomes students from more than 150 countries, with 12,000 international students representing 30% of its student population. At听黑料社, more than half of students have a first language other than English, and around 20% are Francophone.
About Airbus in听Canada听听听
In听Canada, more than 5,000 people work at ten locations and Airbus offices and subsidiaries covering the commercial aircraft, helicopters, defence and space sectors. With a presence in听Canada听spanning more than four decades, Airbus has contributed to the creation of approximately 23,000 indirect jobs and supports over 850 Canadian companies, generating annual revenues exceeding听C$2 billion. The A220 is the only Airbus commercial aircraft program operated outside of听Europe, establishing听Canada听as Airbus's largest presence beyond the European continent.听
