Volatus Aerospace Opens 53,000-Square-Foot Mirabel Facility, Establishing Domestic Manufacturing Base for Autonomous Defence Systems

Executive Summary

• Volatus Aerospace announced the operational launch of its new 53,000-square-foot manufacturing and systems integration facility in Mirabel, Quebec.
• Production is already live, with drone docking stations being manufactured and delivered to commercial customers, while V-Series aircraft production is expected to commence shortly.
• The facility expansion supports the company's strategy to scale sovereign Canadian production of autonomous systems for commercial, public safety, industrial, and defense markets, aligning with Canada's Defence Industrial Strategy.

Key Details

• Facility Specifications: 53,000 square-foot manufacturing and systems integration center located at the Montreal-Mirabel International Airport, within the YMX Innovation Centre.
• Current Production Status: Manufacturing is live; drone docking stations are rolling off the production line and being delivered to commercial customers.
• Upcoming Production Ramp-up: Manufacturing of Volatus' V-Series aircraft is expected to begin shortly as the facility continues its operational ramp-up.
• Target Markets: Commercial, public safety, industrial, and defense sectors, with a focus on NATO and NATO allies.
• Strategic Alignment: Supports Canada's Defence Industrial Strategy objectives to strengthen domestic manufacturing capabilities, accelerate innovation, and build sovereign capacity in critical aerospace and autonomous technology sectors.
• Leadership Commentary: CEO Glen Lynch emphasized the facility as a strategic investment to expand production capacity, accelerate commercialization, create high-value jobs, and strengthen sovereign technological capabilities in Canada.

Notable Quotes

• “Canada is placing renewed emphasis on strengthening domestic industrial capacity in strategically important sectors, including aerospace, autonomous systems and defence. Our Mirabel facility is a strategic investment in Canadian manufacturing capability. By expanding our ability to manufacture, integrate, test, and deploy advanced autonomous systems domestically, we are strengthening our ability to serve customers while contributing to the industrial capacity needed to support Canada's economic growth, create high-value jobs, and strengthen sovereign capability in critical technology sectors.” – Glen Lynch, CEO
• “As demand for autonomous systems continues to grow across commercial, public safety, industrial, and defence markets, the Mirabel facility strengthens Volatus' position as a strategic partner and enhances our ability to manufacture, integrate, and deliver solutions at scale for customers in Canada and internationally.” – Glen Lynch, CEO