Your Weekly Bulletin – February 29, 2024?

FINA Recommendation 327: Exclude Aircraft from the Luxury Tax??

Good news on the luxury tax front! On Feb. 26, the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance (FINA) presented Shaping Our Economic Future: Canadian Priorities – a report summarizing recommended priorities in advance of the 2024 Federal Budget. Under the sub-head “Consumption Taxes and Excise Duties,” Recommendation 327 recommends to “exclude aircraft and vessels from the luxury items tax act.”??

The CBAA participated in FINA’s pre-budget consultations, proposing the following actions:??

Thank you to all CBAA members for speaking out against the luxury tax on aircraft. The FINA recommendation is a positive step forward! Here at CBAA, we will continue to advocate for Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland to adopt FINA’s Recommendation 327 in the 2024 Federal Budget.?

GAMA’s 2023 Shipments & Billings Report??

On Feb. 21, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) released its 2023 Aircraft Shipments and Billings Report. Shipments were up across all aircraft segments compared to 2022. Over 4,000 aircraft were delivered last year, the first time the industry has passed that benchmark in more than a decade. Read the complete GAMA report for more information.???

AC 700-039 ISSUE 03 – Requirements to Obtain RVSM Specific Approval??

Transport Canada has issued a revision to AC 700-039 ISSUE 03 – Requirements to Obtain Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) REDUCED Specific Approval, dated?2024-02-29.??

The purpose of this AC is to provide air operators with information pertaining to the Special Authorization/Specific Approval to conduct flights in airspace where RVSM is required.?This AC also provides guidance to operators on training requirements, aircraft RVSM equipage, and maintenance requirements.??

The present edition of AC 700-039 is issued to incorporate the following changes:??

1. In alignment with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) terminology, the term ‘Specific Approval’ replaces ‘Special Authorization’ for CARs Part VII air operations.??
2. Updated background section to reflect NAV CANADA transition to space-based ADS-B and implementing the Canadian ADS-B mandate for Class A airspace in 2023.??
3. Updated RVSM height monitoring information to reflect phase-out of three remaining height Aircraft Geometric Height Measurement Elements (AGHME) and transition to ADS-B based height monitoring by the North American Approvals Registry and Monitoring Organization (NAARMO).??

?Exemption NCR-003-2024?

Here is exemption?NCR-003-2024. The exemption is shared to inform members that AMO certificate holders with rating(s) in the Avionics, Instrument and Component categories have received relief from the requirements of subsection 573.02(11) of Standard 573. They will not be required to have procedures for the evaluation of undocumented parts outlined in Appendix H of Standard 571 approved in their Maintenance Policy Manual.?

This exemption extends the regulatory relief previously granted under exemption NCR-006-2022.?CARs provisions: Subsection 573.02(2) of the?Canadian Aviation Regulations?and subsection 573.02(11) of?Standard 573 — AMO.?

New Airworthiness Directive CF-2024-06?

Here ?is AD?CF-2024-06 - Flight Controls – incorrect airplane flight manual (AFM) approach speed adder and landing distance factors for slat-flap fail caution CAS message (…)?

This AD applies to Bombardier Inc. model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 aeroplanes.?

New Civil Aviation Safety Alert (CASA 2024-01)?

The following has recently been posted to the?Transport Canada CASA website: ?

Here is?CASA 2024-01 - Incorrectly Installed Outflow Valve (OFV) Coupling?

This CASA applies to owners, operators and maintainers of Airbus Canada Limited partnership aeroplanes model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11.?

AC 601-007 - Submitting an Aeronautical Assessment Form (AAF)?

Here is AC 601-007, Issue 01, titled When to Submit an Aeronautical Assessment Form (AAF), dated 2024-02-27.?

The purpose of this AC is to provide guidance for when to submit an Aeronautical Assessment Form (AAF) for obstacle notification and assessment to the Minister. While this AC is primarily applicable to any person who plans to construct or modify a building, structure or object, or launch a tethered object who would be notifying the Minister of their plan, the information presented herein is of use to anyone in the aviation industry in general should they need to advise the Minister of any such structure that may not have previously completed in accordance with the CARs.?

Save the Date: CBAA Annual General Meeting, May 17?

CBAA members are invited to dial in on May 17, 2024, when the association will hold its annual general meeting by teleconference. Stay tuned, more information to follow!?

ICYMI: Spring 2024 Chapter Meeting Dates & Sponsorship Opportunities?

Get ready to connect with fellow business aviation professionals this spring at a CBAA Chapter Meeting near you! With six dates planned, these meetings are a golden opportunity for networking – but also for elevating your brand. Sponsor a chapter meeting and show your support for Canadian business aviation! Reach out to?[email protected] ?for more information.?

ICYMI: Make an Impression as a CBAA 2024 Convention Sponsor or Exhibitor?

Showcase your company to the who’s who of Canadian business aviation as a 2024 Convention sponsor or tradeshow exhibitor. Connect with clients and pursue new opportunities at this year’s show, June 18-20 at Montreal Metropolitan Airport (formerly Saint-Hubert). For more information,?click here ?or contact Angela Chorney at (613) 797-7766 ext. 5 or?[email protected] .? ?

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ACASS Hires Claudio Peer and Stevan Tojagic?

Montreal-based business aviation support services provider ACASS announced it has hired industry veterans Claudio Peer as Vice President of Aircraft Management and Charter Sales, and Stevan Tojagic as Sales Director for UK and Northern Europe. Read more .?

?Content Corner: Sharing Information from Our Members????

CBAA member Maxcraft Avionics has released the February 2024 issue of its newsletter, MaxNews. In this issue, read about featured products, recent avionics completions, and the next generation of pilot headsets. Read MaxNews here .?

Are you a CBAA member with valuable content to share? Tell us about it! Your information could be featured in our newsletter’s Content Corner. Send details to [email protected] . ?

Industry Partnership Spotlight: Canadian Council for Aviation & Aerospace??

The Canadian Council for Aviation and Aerospace (CCAA) is the only national association in the country dedicated to attracting and developing workers with the skills the Canadian aviation and aerospace industry needs to meet the demands of the current and future workplace. We support Canada’s Aviation and Aerospace sector by building partnerships between industry, government, education and organized labour groups to attract new workers and upskill current workers. The CCAA is the National Certifying Body for industry certifications that are recognized worldwide.?

CCAA has partnered with CBAA to offer training and skills development opportunities to CBAA members. All CCAA training is directly linked to a national occupational standard or a specific Transport Canada regulatory requirement. Customizable in-company options are also available upon request.?

All CBAA members benefit from a 10 per cent discount on any CCAA training courses – simply add the promo code "CBAA" to your registration form.?

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