Volatus Aerospace Inc. (TSX: FLT) appointed Catherine Loubier to its board of directors as the nominee of Investissement Québec, replacing Omar Mourad.

Loubier brings experience in public policy, international business, governance, infrastructure, technology, and Canada-United States relations. Her background 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 previously served as Québec's Delegate General in New York, where she led initiatives to strengthen economic and trade relations between Québec and the United States. In that role, she helped secure a $34 billion Hydro-Québec–New York clean energy agreement.

"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," said Glen Lynch, chief executive officer of Volatus Aerospace.

Loubier currently serves on the boards of NanoXplore (TSX: GRA), Quantum eMotion and Concordia University. She has also contributed to organizations including the Canadian American Business Council and the Montreal Council on Foreign Relations.

The Canadian aerospace and defense company provides unmanned aerial systems, aerial intelligence services, autonomy software, and training solutions for civil infrastructure, public safety, and defense markets.