Decoding Aerospace
Propelling Knowledge
A publication by the LIA
Fall 2025
The first edition of Propelia, a digital magazine launched by the LIA – Living Lab for Innovation in Aerospace, will be published this fall, marking the beginning of a platform entirely dedicated to science, innovation, and critical thinking.
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Maxime Landry
Editor-in-Chief
Simon-Pierre Diamond
Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Communications and Marketing at MET – Montreal Metropolitan Airport
Mehran Ebrahimi
Director of the LIA – Living Lab for Innovation in Aerospace
About Propelia
Propelia explores the major questions that define the airport and aerospace sectors.
Complex issues in constant evolution. Our mission: offer a clear and thoughtful reading of these transformations, without compromising depth.
At the intersection of academic research, field operations, and strategic decisions shaping the industry, Propelia acts as a catalyst. It brings together informed perspectives, fosters dialogue, and creates a space where knowledge becomes a tool for action and a driver of innovation.
The LIA – Living Lab for Innovation in Aerospace is a dynamic hub dedicated to aerospace innovation, an initiative of MET – Montreal Metropolitan Airport.
Its advisory committee brings together scientists, experts, and professionals from key industries, forming a powerful network of strategic partners that drive LIA’s activities.
By offering unique access to its infrastructures, facilities, and workforce, the LIA accelerates real-world research. Its complex infrastructure serves as a true testing ground, providing researchers with a valuable opportunity to observe and conduct critical studies.
What to Expect
Starting this fall, Propelia will deliver rich, in-depth, and diverse content that reflects the complexity of the industries it explores.
Feature articles, filmed interviews, written portraits, and photo galleries : Propelia embraces a fully multimedia approach to share knowledge in new ways.
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Scientific and technological advances in aerospace
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Career profiles and inspiring journeys within the industry
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Transformations in airport operations and new infrastructure
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Sustainability challenges and strategic decision-making in aerospace
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Fundamental research and its real-world applications
Contribute to Propelia
Are you working on a topic that deserves to be seen, read, or heard? We’re always eager to discover new perspectives.
Propelia thrives on the diversity of voices within the airport and aerospace sectors. ProfessionalsProfessionals : your ideas, work, and viewpoints can fuel a broader collective reflection.