VANCOUVER, BC – June 10, 2025 – Canadian Advanced Air Mobility (CAAM) is proud to announce the appointment of two new board members: Simar Miglani from CAE and Niloofar Moradi from the National Research Council of Canada (NRC). Their appointments mark an exciting new chapter in CAAM’s mission to shape a sustainable, integrated, and accessible future for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) across Canada.
Simar Miglani, Business Development & Strategy Lead for CAE’s Advanced Air Mobility and Air Traffic Services training business, brings a sharp strategic focus and deep industry insight to the board. Simar’s expertise will play a vital role in helping CAAM accelerate the safe integration of new aerial technologies and business models into the Canadian ecosystem.
Niloofar Moradi, Director of Strategy and Business Development at the NRC’s Aerospace Research Centre, leads key sustainable aviation initiatives and brings over a decade of experience in aerospace innovation. Her leadership in propelling clean aviation technologies and her strong background in engine development and certification will help inform CAAM’s ability to champion sustainable aviation solutions and engage key federal innovation platforms.
These new appointments follow the transition of Stella-Marissa Hughes (CAE) and Eric Lefebvre (NRC) to exciting new roles. Stella now leads the Air Traffic Services Training Centre at CAE, while Eric has taken on the position of CEO at H2CANFLY, further advancing Canada’s leadership in hydrogen-powered aviation. CAAM extends its sincere thanks to Stella and Eric for their leadership and contributions, which helped shape Canada’s early steps toward an advanced air mobility ecosystem.
“We are excited to welcome Simar and Niloofar to the CAAM board,” said JR Hammond, Executive Director of CAAM. “Their expertise and vision will be instrumental in guiding our ecosystem at a time when momentum for Advanced Air Mobility in Canada is stronger than ever. As we navigate this next chapter, their leadership ensures we continue to bridge public and private innovation to make AAM safe, sustainable, and scalable.”
This infusion of new leadership comes at a pivotal time for CAAM as it scales collaborative innovation across Canada’s air mobility ecosystem. By leveraging the industry-leading training and operational capabilities of CAE and the NRC’s research and innovation expertise and capabilities, CAAM is further cementing its role as Canada’s national industry association and catalyst for AAM.
About Canadian Advanced Air Mobility (CAAM)
Canadian Advanced Air Mobility (CAAM) is the national industry association for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) in Canada. As a federal not-for-profit, CAAM leads the responsible, sustainable, and innovative integration of AAM across the country. CAAM has partnered with over 200+ organizations including industry, academia, private capital and all three levels of government to launch projects aimed at operationalizing the AAM industry. CAAM serves as the unified voice and driving force behind Canada’s growing AAM ecosystem.
About CAE
At CAE, we exist to make the world safer. We deliver cutting-edge training, simulation, and critical operations solutions to prepare aviation professionals and defence forces for the moments that matter. Every day, we empower pilots, cabin crew, maintenance technicians, airlines, business aviation operators, and defence and security personnel to perform at their best and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we’re everywhere customers need us to be with approximately 13,000 employees at around 240 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. For nearly 80 years, CAE has been at the forefront of innovation, consistently seeking to set the standard by delivering excellence in high-fidelity flight simulators and training solutions, while embedding sustainability at the heart of everything we do. By harnessing technology and enhancing human performance, we strive to be the trusted partner in advancing safety and mission readiness—today and tomorrow.
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David Dong
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Samantha Golinski
Vice President, Public Affairs and Global Communications
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