Your Weekly Bulletin – April 3, 2025


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CBAA Responds to Proposed Poilievre Policy

While on the campaign trail, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre announced on March 29 that if elected, his government would end “write-offs for luxury corporate jets that are not needed to do business.” The following day, CBAA President and CEO Anthony Norejko responded in an open letter to Mr. Poilievre, sharing the association’s concern over an unfair policy targeting “an industry critical to our nation’s economy, innovation, and connectivity.” The letter referenced CBAA’s latest Economic Impact Study, pointed to the demonstrated value of business aviation, and likened the no man’s land between the Liberals’ luxury tax and the proposed Conservative policy to an “Avro Arrow moment for our industry.” See the letter in English and in French. CBAA Members, don’t be silent on this issue! Reach out to your respective candidates to educate them on how business aviation affects the bottom line. Find your candidates here.

Notice of 2025 CBAA AGM

Members, please note that CBAA will be conducting its virtual annual general meeting on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 2 p.m. EDT. Please join us for annual reports (including financials), the election of directors and any new business – plus, hear about the work we’ve been doing on your behalf! Register here for the Annual General Meeting.  

April Government & Regulatory Affairs Update

Dive into the latest packed issue of CBAA’s Government & Regulatory Affairs Update and learn about the need-to-know developments affecting Canadian business aviation – all in one convenient report! Plus, find out how your association is working on your behalf with government and regulators.

New U.S. Entry Regs Depend on Length of Stay

Effective April 11, 2025, changes to U.S. entry regulations will take effect. Air operators must use electronic form I-94 as their central compliance document. CBAA has prepared a guide to help you determine what action to take and how upcoming changes may affect your passengers – with different paths to compliance depending on whether you are staying longer than 30 days. Read this important CBAA handout.

CARs Amendments to Parts I, III, IV and VI to VIII – Air Navigation Services

On March 12, 2025, the CARs Parts I, III, IV and VI to VIII – Air Navigation Services were amended. The amendment addresses low-risk issues with the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) related to air navigation services that were identified through the TC Regulatory Review Initiative. These included:

CARs Amendments to Parts IX – Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS)

On March 6, 2025, the CARs were amended to publish RPAS – Beyond Visual Line-of-Sight and Other Operations. Notification email is here.
The amendment will:

Nav Canada Gatineau Aeronautical Study - Conclusion of Assessment

Nav Canada has notified stakeholders that the evaluation process for the aeronautical study at Gatineau Airport, Quebec, has now concluded. The assessment document, detailing the recommended proposals that Nav Canada will now present to Transport Canada, is available through the Aeronautical Study website.
In summary, Nav Canada has reviewed the representations received from stakeholders and other participants regarding the proposed amendment. It will now engage Transport Canada for regulatory review on the following amendments to civil air navigation services: The study also recommends the following changes, which can be implemented outside the Aeronautical Study process:

Nav Canada Peterborough Aeronautical Study - Conclusion of Assessment

Nav Canada has notified stakeholders that the evaluation process for the aeronautical study at Peterborough Airport, Ontario, has now concluded. The assessment document, detailing the recommended proposals that Nav Canada will now present to Transport Canada, is available through the Aeronautical Study website.
In summary, Nav Canada has reviewed the representations received from stakeholders and other participants regarding the proposed amendment. It will now engage Transport Canada for regulatory review on the following amendments to civil air navigation services:

Global Exemption – CORSIA Reporting

Transport Canada has issued global exemption NCR-010-2025 pursuant to Subsections 1000.31(1), 1000.31(2), 1000.31(3) of the CARs. The purpose of this exemption is to provide relief to Canadian private operators, air operators, and their verification bodies from the burden of submitting a Verified Emissions Unit Cancellation Report and an associated Verification Report by April 30, 2025, for the CORSIA compliance period from 2021-2023.

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Thank You, Anderson Air – Join Them in Supporting Business Aviation

CBAA proudly recognizes Anderson Air for sponsoring the Compensation Study Report! Their support helps provide vital industry compensation data, shaping benchmarks for salaries, benefits, and workforce trends in business aviation. The report will be available in June 2025.

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ICYMI: It’s Election Time!

Election day is set for Monday, April 28, 2025, and the race is on to determine who will lead our country through a critical period marked by economic challenges, trade tensions and the ongoing evolution of our aviation sector. Members, your voice matters! CBAA urges every one of you to get out and vote, regardless of which party or candidate you support. As the campaigns unfold, please consider how candidates’ platforms address these key issues that are vital to our industry. Please note that during the election, the federal government has entered a caretaker period, limiting its actions to routine governance and urgent matters. For more information on what can and cannot be done during the caretaker period, click here.

ICYMI: Renew Your CBAA Membership – Don’t Lose Access!

The deadline to renew your membership was Monday, March 31, 2025. As of April 1, 2025, members with outstanding dues will have their access suspended. Operator members will also lose RMS access until payment is received.
Advocacy is just one of the many ways CBAA works for you. When the federal Conservatives recently proposed changes to the Income Tax Act — including eliminating tax write-offs for so-called “luxury corporate jets”— we took immediate action. We sent a letter directly to Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, pushing back against this unfair policy that threatens an industry critical to Canada’s economy, innovation, and connectivity. Stay informed, stay connected, and continue benefiting from CBAA’s advocacy and industry support. Renew your membership today! Simply visit the CBAA website and log into your account. Check the “Balance Due” section to view outstanding dues and complete your payment.

ICYMI: AC 507-002 Certificate of Airworthiness

Transport Canada has issued Advisory Circular AC 507-002 – Issue 01 - Certificate of Airworthiness dated 2025-03-31. This document provides guidance to persons applying for a Certificate of Airworthiness (C of A) for an imported, type certified aircraft. This AC discusses only the Certificate of Airworthiness (C of A) issued pursuant to Canadian Aviation Regulations (CAR) 507.02. This AC does not cover other types of flight authorities, such as Special Certificates of Airworthiness or Flight Permits. It also does not cover the requirements related to registration of the aircraft, although an aircraft must be registered in Canada to receive a flight authority. 

ICYMI: CARs Amendments Published in the Canada Gazette Part II

On Feb. 14, 2025, the Government of Canada published various amendments to the CARS. The amendments addressed minor issues affecting the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), identified as part of Transport Canada’s Aviation Safety Regulatory Review initiative and in letters received from the Standing Joint Committee for the Scrutiny of Regulations (SJCSR). The issues include:
  • perceived inconsistencies, ambiguities, and misleading provisions;
  • outdated terminology, definitions, and discrepancies between the English and French versions of the CARs;
  • unnecessary administrative burdens; and
  • long-standing exemptions that should be codified.
The following was described - the Regulations Amending the Canadian Aviation Regulations (Various Amendments, 2023) [the Regulations] will:
  • update and clarify existing provisions, remove redundancies, remove unnecessary administrative burdens, and align terminology with what is used by international partners;
  • reduce the retention period for pilot-in-command and second-in-command records for CARs sections 702 and 705 commercial operators;
  • reduce the time required for a civil aviation medical exam for student pilots seeking a permit in cases where a Category 4 medical exam will suffice. A Category 4 exam, which is for pilots that have no medical conditions and requires less paperwork than a Category 3 or higher medical exam, could be completed by a family doctor, instead of a Civil Aviation Medical Examiner (CAME);
  • harmonize terminology with terminology used by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO);
  • increase certainty and predictability for stakeholders by codifying certain temporary exemptions.

ICYMI: Commercial Air Services Standards Pre-NPA Engagement Strategy

Transport Canada has advised of its intent to publish a Notice of Proposed Amendment (NPA) containing a variety of amendments to each of the Commercial Air Services Standards (CASS) subparts. This document provides background on the upcoming NPA, the standards subject to the proposed amendments, and the intent of the consultation. Transport Canada plans to distribute the CASS Omnibus NPA in April 2025 with an associated 60-day consultation period. As this NPA will impact both CASS 723 & 724, CBAA will share it as it becomes available and will also review the documents.

ICYMI: MMEL – Bombardier Global Express

Transport Canada has issued a MMEL Revision 6, dated 14 March 2025 for the Global Express (BD-700-2A12). It is available through the TC MMEL website at TCCA MMEL-TCS. 

ICYMI: NPA 2025-002 – Standard 425 - Flight Training

Transport Canada has published Notice Proposed Amendment (NPA) 2025-002 to consult the aviation industry on proposed amendments to Standard 425 - Flight Training. This NPA is shared with members for information purposes in case they wish to provide feedback. The objective of the proposed revisions to the standards is to establish a framework requiring flight schools that are using electrically powered aircraft to develop a Transport Canada-approved training program in order to identify the potential risks and describe the mitigation measures they will implement. Comments may be provided in writing to in writing to TC.CARConsultations-RACConsultations.TC@tc.gc.ca no later than April 24, 2025. 

ICYMI: NPA 2025-001– TP 7775 – Procedures for the Certification of Aerodromes as Airports

Transport Canada has published Notice Proposed Amendment (NPA) 2025-001 to consult the aviation industry on proposed amendments to TP 7775 – Procedures for the Certification of Aerodromes as Airports. This NPA is shared with members for information purposes and interest should they wish to provide feedback. TP 7775 is incorporated by reference in section 300.01 of the CARs as part of the Aerodrome Standards. It contains the necessary procedures to certify an aerodrome as an airport.  Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) is undertaking a full review and rewrite of TP 7775 – Procedures for the Certification of Aerodromes as Airports (TP 7775) that will result in the 3rd edition. Further information can be found in the NPA. Comments may be provided in writing to TC.CARConsultations-RACConsultations.TC@tc.gc.ca no later than April 20, 2025. 

ICYMI: Transport Minister Designated as Minister for Free Trade Act

Prior to the election call, Prime Minister Mark Carney recommended that Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland be named as the Minister for the Purposes of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act – see the order. To view a complete list of the Cabinet members sworn in on March 14, click here.

Join Us for CBAA’s Western Chapter Meetings – It’s Not Too Late to Register

Don’t miss your chance to connect with fellow business aviation professionals in your region, build valuable relationships, and engage in discussions on key industry issues.
  • Central (Winnipeg): Fast Air
    Monday, April 7, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM CT
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  • Northern Alberta (Edmonton): RedTail Landing Golf Course
    Tuesday, April 8, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM MT
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  • Southern Alberta (Calgary): Signature Aviation
    Wednesday, April 9, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM MT
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  • Pacific (Vancouver): Signature Aviation
    Thursday, April 10, 2025 | 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM PT
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Thank You to Our Sponsors

These meetings are made possible by the generous support of our sponsors, helping to bring business aviation professionals together to learn, connect, and strengthen our industry.
Reserve your spot today! We look forward to seeing you there.

Exhibit at CBAA 2025 – Over 50% Sold Out

Exhibit space for CBAA 2025 is filling up fast! With more than half of booths already sold and indoor static displays completely booked, now is the time to secure your space before it’s too late.
 
Why Exhibit?
✔ Connect with Key Decision-Makers – Engage with business aviation professionals, operators, and industry leaders.
✔ Showcase Your Brand – Put your products and services in front of a highly targeted audience.
✔ Grow Your Business – Strengthen relationships, generate leads, and explore new opportunities.
 
Exhibit Booth Packages Start at $2,295 – Regular rates apply.
 
CBAA 2025 Convention & Exhibition
Date: June 10–12, 2025
Location: Richmond, BC
Don’t miss your opportunity—reserve your booth today!
 
Learn more and secure your space.

FAA Moving to Protect Aircraft Owners’ Privacy

As of March 28, U.S. aircraft owners and operators can now request that the FAA withhold their aircraft registration information from the public. This restricts public access to certain ownership information, such as name and address, thereby improving security for all registrants. For years, CBAA has advocated for a similar policy with Transport Canada. Read about the FAA measures.

Minister Joly Pledges Aerospace Support

Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly said during the recent Global Aerospace Supply Chain Summit that liquidity supports would be available through various government programs to help Canadian aerospace companies facing supply chain disruptions due to U.S. tariffs. Read more in Skies Magazine.

ViaSatellite Compares Starlink to OneWeb

The April/May issue of ViaSatellite includes a comparison of the differing marketing strategies employed by in-air connectivity solutions providers Starlink and OneWeb. While the latter has partnered with value-added resellers, Starlink is totally vertically integrated. See the story.

Join CBAA’s Industry Partner Program – It’s Free to Participate!

As a CBAA Member, you can expand your reach within the business aviation community by joining CBAA’s Industry Partner Program (IPP) at no cost. To participate, simply email membersupport@cbaa.ca and let us know you’d like to get involved.

How the Program Works
To join the IPP, your organization must offer a special discount or benefit to CBAA members on a product or service. For example, CBAA members save 5% on your services.

Program Benefits
✔ Increased Exposure – Your organization will be featured year-round on CBAA’s Industry Partner webpage.
✔ Promote Your Discount – Provide exclusive savings for CBAA members.
✔ Spotlight Opportunities – Be showcased in CBAA’s e-news bulletin, LinkedIn newsletter, and on social media.

Contact us today to get started!