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2026
22 September

ReleaseVolatus Aerospace successfully achieves GPS-denied flight milestone with V-Cortex

29 July Collins Aerospace supplied the 1-megawatt electric motor and motor controller for the hybrid-electric system.

Pratt & Whitney completes hybrid-electric ground tests

Initial testing of the flight-standard propulsion system and propeller has been completed in Longueuil, paving the way for installation on a Dash 8-100 testbed.

20 April

ReleaseSurrey Sensors Limited and Certification Center Canada announce a joint R&D project to revolutionise air data measurement technology funded by Innovate UK and the National Research Council of Canada

17 March

ReleaseVolatus Aerospace receives NRC-IRAP funding to support Condor XL development

2025
19 June The RTX Hybrid-Electric Flight Demonstrator is developing a highly efficient Pratt & Whitney Canada thermal engine, combined with a Collins Aerospace 1 megawatt electric motor.

Hybrid-electric system charged to full power during ground tests

Pratt & Whitney Canada and AeroTEC have moved forward with their RTX demonstrator by testing propulsion and battery performance in Quebec.

2023
20 June

ReleaseGE Aerospace signs MOU to explore research collaboration opportunities for the future of flight

2022
27 June

ReleaseNRC researchers conduct one of the first completely autonomous flights of a helicopter in Canada

2019
15 January

ReleaseThe National Research Council of Canada and Fives join forces to develop inspection technology for the aerospace sector

2018
16 July

ReleaseThe National Research Council of Canada (NRC) and Airbus renew R&T cooperation agreement

2017
19 June

ReleaseThe National Research Council of Canada's Altitude Icing Wind Tunnel allows manufacturers to certify aircraft components and probes

14 June

ReleaseThe National Research Council of Canada shortens time to aeronautical product certification

14 June

ReleaseA revolutionary technology for drones to avoid collisions and enhance safety

15 February

ReleaseValidation of 3D morphogenetic icing code - one of the best in the world

2013
18 June

ReleaseNRC and Aerolia Canada sign cooperation agreement at Paris Air Show

2011
5 December

ReleaseThe National Research Council of Canada and Bombardier Aerospace sign R&D cooperation agreement

25 October

ReleaseNRC helps aircraft manufacturers reduce airframe and landing gear noise

20 June

ReleaseNRC Aerospace Flight Research Laboratory currently assisting Seawind with 300C certification flight-test program

20 June

ReleaseCold weather testing centre is key to study of icing in gas turbines

20 June

ReleaseSmart Rotor Systems licenses NRC vibration suppression technology

20 June

ReleaseThe National Research Council of Canada launches initiative to advance development of Aircraft Cabin Environment Technologies

2010
19 July

ReleaseBell Helicopter and National Research Council Canada sign research framework agreement at Farnborough Air Show

1 June

ReleaseBoeing, Canadian industry partners launch advanced Composites Manufacturing Research and Development consortium

2009
16 June

ReleaseEurocopter and National Research Council Canada sign cooperation agreement at Paris Air Show

15 June

ReleaseBoeing, National Research Council Canada (NRC) announce breakthrough step in engine icing research

15 June

ReleaseRunning on air

15 June

ReleaseNational Research Council Canada (NRC) tests confirm improvement of Boeing C-17 lift aerodynamics

17 April

ReleaseGovernment investment supports development of world class cold weather testing centre in Northern Manitoba

2007
24 May

ReleaseNRC Aerospace test helps qualify RADARSAT-2 for 2007 launch