Canadian Advanced Air Mobility

What Canadian Advanced Air Mobility does

Canadian Advanced Air Mobility (CAAM) is a Vancouver-based federal not-for-profit industry association established in 2020/2021 as Canada's national coordinating body for the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) sector. The organization convenes a horizontal ecosystem of 250+ members spanning aircraft OEMs (BETA Technologies, Unither Bioélectronique, Green Aerospace), operators (Helijet, Harbour Air, Air Canada), training and simulation providers (CAE, ITPS, Sealand Flight), regulators (Transport Canada, NAV CANADA), research bodies (NRC), and capital providers. Its core activities are regulatory advocacy through the National AAM Integration Team, quarterly Federal AAM Town Halls and Provincial AAM Roundtables, CanExport Trade Delegation trips to international markets, and ecosystem communications via its Pulse newsletter and Learning Hub.

CAAM does not develop or sell commercial technology products; its underlying "platform" is the convening structure itself — the membership directory, board governance, and event programming that connect AAM participants with regulators and each other. It co-authored Transport Canada's AAM National Strategy in 2024, participates in ICAO's global AAM Study Group and the Five Eyes AAM Roadmap, and supports adjacent consortia including H2CanFly (hydrogen aviation) and INSAT ($101M sustainable aviation research).

Revenue is generated through two streams: recurring CAAM 2.0 membership dues (tiered, pricing not publicly disclosed) billed annually, and event participation/sponsorship fees from Town Halls, roundtables, and trade delegations. The organization operates with 1-10 staff under Founder & Executive Director JR Hammond, has no disclosed parent company, and has not reported any external funding rounds or audited financials.

Name

Canadian Advanced Air Mobility

Legal name

Canadian Advanced Air Mobility

Website

https://canadianaam.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Canadian Advanced Air Mobility (CAAM) is a Vancouver-based federal not-for-profit industry association that convenes 250+ member organizations to coordinate Advanced Air Mobility policy, regulation, and ecosystem development across Canada's eVTOL, hydrogen-electric, and drone sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: CAAM generates revenue through membership fees from organizations across the AAM ecosystem including industry operators, technology companies, airports, government agencies, and academic institutions. The organization offers a CAAM 2.0 Membership model with advocacy, networking, and global trade trip access benefits.
2. Event participation and sponsorship: CAAM organizes delegation trips, town halls, roundtables, and industry events that generate revenue through event registration fees and sponsorship opportunities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

CAAM is a federal not-for-profit industry association that accelerates Canada's Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) sector through membership services, regulatory advocacy with Transport Canada and NAV CANADA, quarterly Town Halls, Provincial Roundtables, and international trade delegation trips. It convenes 250+ organizations spanning aircraft OEMs, operators, airports, academia, capital providers, and government, and co-authored Transport Canada's AAM National Strategy. Revenue is generated through membership dues and event/sponsorship fees.

Product overview

Canadian Advanced Air Mobility (CAAM) is a federal not-for-profit organization serving as Canada's national industry association for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). CAAM functions as a coordination and advocacy body rather than a product company, providing services including: regulatory advocacy with Transport Canada and NAV CANADA, leading international trade delegations (CanExport program), hosting quarterly Federal and Provincial AAM Town Halls, publishing a monthly newsletter (The Pulse), facilitating a member ecosystem of 250+ organizations spanning industry, academia, government and capital, and driving initiatives such as the National AAM Strategy, Inaugural AAM Flight, and Net-Zero Aviation goals. CAAM does not develop or sell commercial software products; its offerings are association services aimed at operationalizing the AAM industry in Canada.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Pulse: Canada's AAM newsletter providing updates on the advanced air mobility sector.
• National AAM Integration Team

Products and services

• CAAM 2.0 Membership
• CanExport Trade Delegation Program
• Federal and Provincial AAM Town Halls

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero-emission aircraft have flown over 18,286 km in Canada
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Transport CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAAM co-authored Transport Canada's AAM National Strategy and maintains ongoing collaboration through the National AAM Integration Team. Transport Canada works with CAAM on regulatory development, certification streamlining, and policy initiatives for AAM integration in Canada.
• NAV CANADAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAV CANADA collaborates with CAAM on airspace integration, RPAS Traffic Management Trials, and BVLOS regulations. CAAM facilitates dialogue between NAV CANADA and industry stakeholders through quarterly Town Halls.
• Robinson Helicopter CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRobinson Helicopter Company collaborates with Unither Bioélectronique on Project Proticity™, providing engineering, technical, and regulatory expertise for hydrogen-electric helicopter development based on Robinson's R44 and R66 helicopter models. Robinson supports certification pathways with Transport Canada and FAA.
• ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAAM is recognized by ICAO as building an ecosystem of national collaboration toward sustainable, equitable, and profitable AAM. CAAM was featured in ICAO's Innovation Driving Sustainable Aviation report (November 2021) and participates in ICAO's global AAM Study Group.
• H2CanFlycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAAM supports H2CanFly, Canada's federal not-for-profit national consortium dedicated to advancing hydrogen aviation. H2CanFly is supported by aerospace leaders including Airbus, CAE, and NRC to accelerate commercialization of hydrogen and electrification technologies.
• INSAT (Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAAM supports INSAT's innovative decarbonization projects representing a $101M investment in sustainable aviation research. INSAT aims to position Canada as a global leader in sustainable aviation technologies.
• NRC (National Research Council of Canada)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNRC has appointed Niloofar Moradi to CAAM's National Board. NRC supports AAM through its Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) and technology focus areas for emerging aviation technologies.
• Unither BioélectroniqueflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnither Bioélectronique is a National Board member of CAAM and leads Project Proticity™, achieving world-first piloted hydrogen-electric helicopter flights. UB is a subsidiary of United Therapeutics Corporation developing hydrogen-electric aircraft for organ delivery systems.
• BETA TechnologiesflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerBETA Technologies is a National Board member of CAAM. The company has flown its ALIA CX300 electric aircraft in Canada and partnered with Helijet for eVTOL passenger service in British Columbia.
• CAEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAE has appointed Simar Miglani (Business Development & Strategy Lead for AAM and Air Traffic Services) to CAAM's National Board. CAE provides flight training and simulation solutions supporting AAM workforce development.
• Air CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAir Canada has appointed Ranbir Singh (Director, Regional Airlines and Markets) to CAAM's National Board, bringing network and market expertise to the AAM ecosystem.
• HelijetflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerHelijet is a founding member of CAAM and North America's premier helicopter carrier. Helijet has ordered BETA Technologies ALIA 250 eVTOL aircraft for passenger and cargo service in British Columbia and hosted Canada's first all-electric passenger demonstration flight in Western Canada.
• Harbour AircoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHarbour Air, North America's largest seaplane operator, is a CAAM member and partnered with magniX to retrofit DHC-2 de Havilland Beaver with electric motor for zero-emission regional flights.
• International Test Pilots School (ITPS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerITPS is the only flight test training school in Canada and one of eight internationally recognized Flight Test Training Schools worldwide. ITPS is an EASA-approved training organization delivering civil flight test training.
• Five Eyes AAM Roadmap PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAAM participates in the Five Eyes AAM Roadmap harmonizing certification standards across borders with allied nations for international AAM integration.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Vertical Flight Society (VFS): The leading international technical society dedicated to vertical flight, including eVTOLs and advanced rotorcraft — directly comparable to CAAM as an AAM-focused industry association convening OEMs, operators and researchers to advance the same emerging air mobility ecosystem.
• Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI): The largest international nonprofit dedicated to uncrewed systems and autonomous robotics, including drone/RPAS integration into national airspace — highly comparable to CAAM in mission scope, regulatory advocacy focus, and industry-association operating model.
• Helicopter Association International (HAI): International trade association for the helicopter industry, including operators, manufacturers and pilots — comparable to CAAM for its rotorcraft/vertical flight focus and operator membership model, particularly relevant given CAAM members like Helijet and Unither/Robinson.
• Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC): Canada's national aerospace industry association representing aerospace OEMs and supply chain — a direct national peer to CAAM, with overlapping government advocacy, member convening, and event programming (e.g., ADSE conference) in the Canadian aerospace ecosystem.
• Canadian Business Aviation Association (CBAA): Canada's national association for business aviation operators and stakeholders — comparable to CAAM as a Canadian industry association providing advocacy, networking, and regulatory engagement for an aviation sub-sector.
• General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA): International trade association representing general aviation manufacturers of fixed-wing aircraft, avionics and emerging electric/eVTOL platforms — directly comparable to CAAM as an AAM-focused industry association with regulatory advocacy, member convening, and sustainability programming.

Regional players

• UK Future of Flight Industry Group: UK-focused industry-government coalition advancing advanced air mobility and electric flight under the Civil Aviation Authority — comparable to CAAM as a national AAM convening body, but operating in the UK/European regulatory context rather than Canada.

Broad incumbents

• National Business Aviation Association (NBAA): The leading US-based organization representing business aviation — a larger incumbent industry association with overlapping regulatory advocacy and member convening focus, but serving the much broader business aviation market rather than the AAM niche CAAM targets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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