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Suzanne Kearns

Dr. Suzanne Kearns is an associate professor of aviation at the University of Waterloo.


The next era of aviation demands a new generation of skills

If we continue to train people as though tomorrow’s sector will look like yesterday’s, we will create a gap between technological innovation and human capability.

opinion | BY SUZANNE KEARNS, GüLNAZ BüLBüL | April 15, 2026

Building a human-centred future for Canadian aviation

For more than a century, aviation has connected the world through human ingenuity. Aviation 5.0 calls us to renew that spirit for the next century.

opinion | BY SUZANNE KEARNS, GüLNAZ BüLBüL | November 24, 2025

Aviation sustainability is more than just cleaner jet fuel

The future of Canada’s aviation industry hinges on integrating sustainability into every facet of our operations.

opinion | BY SUZANNE KEARNS | April 17, 2024

Creating a sustainable workforce for Canada’s aeronautics sector

Education that bridges academic disciplines will play a critical role in shaping the leaders of tomorrow.

opinion | BY SUZANNE KEARNS | November 29, 2023

Action on sustainable aviation is critical for our planet and future workforce

opinion | BY SUZANNE KEARNS, PAUL PARKER | November 24, 2021

Can the aviation sector recover without enough employees?

opinion | BY SUZANNE KEARNS | February 22, 2021

We must innovate today, so that we can fly tomorrow

opinion | BY SUZANNE KEARNS | November 16, 2020

COVID-19 and aviation: survival, recovery, and innovation

opinion | BY SUZANNE KEARNS | April 6, 2020

An action plan for aviation sustainability in Canada

opinion | BY SUZANNE KEARNS | November 25, 2019

Next generation of aviation professionals: threats and opportunities

opinion | BY SUZANNE KEARNS | April 1, 2019