Volatus Aerospace Inc. (TSX: FLT) (OTCQX: TAKOF) (FSE: ABB.F) announced the appointment of Catherine Loubier to its board of directors. Loubier was appointed as the nominee of Investissement Québec, replacing Omar Mourad on the board.

Loubier brings experience in public policy, international business, governance, infrastructure, technology, and Canada-United States relations. Her career includes senior roles in both private and public sectors, including serving as senior advisor to Canada's 22nd Prime Minister and leadership positions with the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance in Paris.

She served as Québec's Delegate General in New York, where she led strategic initiatives to strengthen economic and trade relations between Québec and the United States. In this role, she advanced key political and economic priorities, including securing a US$34 billion Hydro-Québec–New York clean energy agreement.

Loubier previously spent a decade in Ottawa in senior federal roles and remains involved in governance through board work. She serves on the boards of NanoXplore (TSX: GRA), Quantum eMotion and Concordia University.

"We are pleased to welcome Catherine to the Board of Directors," said Glen Lynch, chief executive officer of Volatus Aerospace. "Her experience across government, international business, infrastructure, technology, and Canada-U.S. relations brings valuable perspective to Volatus as we continue to execute our growth strategy across aerospace, defence, autonomy, and advanced aviation markets."

The company thanked Omar Mourad for his service and contributions during his tenure as a director, according to the press release statement.

Volatus Aerospace is a Canadian aerospace and defence company that provides unmanned aerial systems, aerial intelligence services, autonomy software, and training solutions for civil infrastructure, public safety, and defence markets.