Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technology™ (INSAT) is a joint industry-government initiative to support the growth of one of Canada's most innovative and export-driven sectors – Aerospace.
On June 19, 2023, Minister Champagne announced an investment of $350M under the Strategic Innovation Fund to the Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technology (INSAT) to establish an industry-led, collaborative, pan-Canadian innovation network. This investment is a significant step for Canada’s aerospace sector as it works towards building disruptive sustainable aviation technologies and advancing its net-zero carbon emissions objective by 2050.
Our Mission
We aim to coordinate and accelerate the development of sustainable aviation technologies in Canada by fostering cross-industry collaboration and driving innovation toward a more environmentally conscious future.
Our Vision
We have an unwavering focus on leading Canadian aerospace toward environmental sustainability. We strongly believe that developing sustainable technologies is the key to the future of aviation, and we are committed to transforming this vision into a tangible reality.
Why INSAT Matters?
Advance green propulsion technologies, with an emphasis on electric powertrains, battery systems, hydrogen fuel cells, and new thermal cycles.
Aircraft Architecture and Systems Integration: Significantly improve aircraft efficiency and performance, and the development and integration of new aircraft systems. Examples include aerodynamic shapes, lightweight materials and structures, AI-powered flight control systems, and onboard smart microgrids to optimize electrical energy management.
Examples include airport-level technologies for hydrogen distribution, storage, handling and refueling; digital twins, and advanced manufacturing processes for next-generation aircraft development.
Augment the essential technologies required for the widespread adoption and certification of alternative aviation fuels. Examples include adapting technologies to permit the use of high-ratio blends of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), combustion technologies for hydrogen and other carbon-free fuels, and onboard cryogenic storage systems.
Furthermore, by anchoring future production mandates and jobs in Canada, INSAT aims to bolster the aerospace sector's growth and contribute to the country's economic prosperity. Our commitment to promoting sustainable aviation also places Canada at the forefront of global leadership in this intersectional industry.
