Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Aeronautics (WISA)

WISA End-of-Year Recap: Celebrating Milestones and Achievements! As we wrap up an incredible year, let’s reflect on some of the remarkable milestones we’ve achieved here at WISA: Community Engagement: Our Aviation Student Ambassadors enhanced our outreach through high school visits, presentations, and campus tours. SIM Centre and Innovation Hub Grand Opening: We unveiled the newly renovated state-of-the-art facility in partnership with the Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre. WISA eLearning Courses Launch: We introduced new eLearning courses for professional development, advancing sustainable aeronautics education. 2024 Sustainable Aeronautics Summit: Our 3rd annual summit brought together industry leaders, researchers, and students to drive the future of sustainable aviation. Thank you to everyone who contributed to these successes. Together, we are shaping a greener future for aviation! ✈️🌍 #WISA #SustainableAviation #FutureOfFlight #Innovation #AviationExcellence #UWCommunity

Season’s Greetings from WISA! 🎄✈️ May your holidays be filled with joy, peace, and inspiration for the year ahead. Thank you for being part of our journey towards a sustainable future in aviation.

We're excited to announce that University of Waterloo has been ranked #1 in Canada for Transportation Science and Technology, and #29 worldwide in the 2024 Academic Ranking of World Universities by ShanghaiRanking Consultancy! At WISA, we're committed to pioneering innovative research, promoting sustainability, and providing top-tier education to shape the future of aviation. #WaterlooProud #SustainableAviation #Innovation #Education #FutureLeaders

Harnessing Solar Power for Aviation! Discover how researchers at the University of Waterloo are pioneering the use of solar panels to power airports safely and sustainably. Backed by government funding, their innovative work with drones and computer simulations is helping to mitigate the risks of glare from solar panels, paving the way for greener aviation facilities. Read the full story and learn more about their groundbreaking efforts: 🔗 https://bit.ly/3Z9GING #SustainableAviation #SolarPower #Innovation #WISA #GreenEnergy

Today we were joined by Karen Redman, Regional Chair for the Region of Waterloo, Suzanne Kearns, PhD, founder of Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Aeronautics (WISA), industry leaders, investors, and enthusiasts to celebrate Waterloo’s thriving aerospace ecosystem, as well as the 9 incredible companies in our first ever aerospace accelerator ✈️ Thank you to everyone for their inspirational speeches, engaging questions, and overall support from our amazing community! Congratulations Aeroport AI, Daltonomous - Defensive AI Solutions, EXO Insights, Guideline, Nexus Lab, Nuro, Limosa Inc., Shearwater Aerospace, and Pegasus Aeronautics Corporation! And a special thank you to NAVBLUE, an Airbus Company, the Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF), and the Region of Waterloo for making this program such a success ❤️ #aerospace #community #airport #tech #waterloo

Congratulations to all of the startups who participated in the inaugural Aerospace Accelerator Program! It was a pleasure for NAVBLUE to collaborate in this program, meet the amazing founders and provide our industry insight. Thanks to the Region of Waterloo, the Accelerator Centre Center and Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Aeronautics (WISA) for coming together to make this program a success! From NAVBLUE, we wish all the founders the best of luck as they progress on to their next stages!

Exam season is here, and it’s time to navigate through those final challenges! Wishing you clear skies, smooth landings, and unwavering focus as you soar towards your goals. Good luck, future aviators!

From Small Lab to Global Powerhouse! 🌟 Discover how the Multi-Scale Additive Manufacturing Laboratory at the University of Waterloo transformed from a tiny 150-square-foot space into Canada's largest metal additive manufacturing research facility. With over $25 million in infrastructure, MSAM is now a global leader in advanced manufacturing, driving innovation and sustainability. Read the full story and be inspired by their journey: https://bit.ly/4g0I8zJ

WISA extends its heartfelt gratitude to all our sponsors for their generous support. Your commitment to innovation and sustainability in aviation is truly inspiring! Together, we are shaping a brighter, more sustainable future for the industry. Thank you for being an integral part of our journey.

Dr. K. Gülnaz Bülbül from GEM, Dr. Amr ElAlfy from SEED University of Waterloo, and Dr. Gamze Orhan from Eskişehir Technical University are conducting a research study on airline sustainability! We appreciate your help as we are calling all airline stakeholders. We are conducting an exciting research study on airline sustainability from diverse stakeholder perspectives. This study aims to bridge the gap between current practices and stakeholder expectations, fostering responsible decision-making within the industry. WHO? Are you working in the aviation industry? (e.g. airline, airport, ground handling employee, policy maker) WHAT? Participation involves a 15-20 minute online survey. WHY? We want to know your perspective on airline industry sustainability and what matters most to you. By gathering insights from different voices, we aim to identify and prioritize the key metrics that define sustainability in the airline industry. Visit the link below for more information: bit.ly/40XdrHb If you want to fill the survey out directly, click here: https://bit.ly/3OnQcyn We truly appreciate your time and expertise in supporting our applied research efforts. Your contributions mean a lot to us.