Your Weekly Bulletin – November 14, 2024
Canadian Business Aviation Association (CBAA)
Canada's Voice for Business Aviation
CBAA Rebuts CBC Article on Private Jets
On Nov. 7, CBC published an article by Nicole Mortillaro which reported that the so-called “ultra rich” and their private jets “could be producing roughly 500 times more CO2 in a year than the average person.” The article referenced a new study in the journal Communications Earth & Environment. The CBC did not contact the CBAA for context or comment ahead of publication. However, once this story was released, the association sent the journalist this response detailing the business case for private aviation and how the industry is actively pursuing innovative solutions to reduce its carbon footprint. CBAA welcomes all media enquiries and encourages reporters to contact us for a balanced perspective.
CARAC: November Consultation Dates
Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) is holding virtual consultation sessions to discuss the new model for the CARAC Plenary.
Session Details:
These sessions follow the survey launched on Oct. 24. During the session, a presentation of the survey results will be followed by an open discussion to identify the best approach to organize future plenaries. The goal is to establish a format and structure that effectively meets the engagement needs of CARAC stakeholders.?
Registration:?To register for the virtual consultation session please use the following link:
?NPA 2024-010 – TP 312: Aerodrome Standards & Recommended Practices (Revised)
In August 2024, we advised that Transport Canada had published?NPA 2024-010 to consult the aviation industry on proposed amendments to TP 312 – Aerodrome Standards and Recommended Practices, 5th edition.?TC has now advised that the consultation period for Amendments to TP 312 is extended until Jan. 15, 2025, except for the proposed amendments related to Aircraft Classification Rating – Pavement Classification Rating (ACR-PCR) – the comment period for these amendments closed on Nov. 7, 2024.
Comments related to the change from ACN-PCN to ACR-PCR proposed on pages 13, 14 and 15 of?NPA 2024-010?will be considered after Nov. 8 and prior to the release of a Notice of Final Standard Amendment (NFSA), bringing these changes into effect and ensuring consistency with ICAO Annex 14 by Nov. 28, 2024.
Although this NPA is primarily for review by aerodromes and airports, we are sharing for our members’ information. Those members wishing to comment may do so in writing via the?Comment Submission Form for NPAs or by email to?[email protected].
MMEL -?Daher Aerospace TBM 700
Transport Canada has issued MMEL Revision 8, dated 25 Oct 2021 and Supplement, Original Issue dated 4 November 2024, for the?Daher Aerospace TBM 700 (A/B/C/N). They are available through the TC MMEL website at?TCCA MMEL-TCS.
MMEL - Embraer?EMB-500
Transport Canada has issued MMEL, Revision 7, dated 1 December 2022 and Supplement, Revision 3 dated 5 November 2024, for the?EMB-500. They are available through the TC MMEL website at TCCA MMEL-TCS.
Video: CBAA SMS Session #2
Did you miss CBAA’s Oct. 10 SMS Session on audit preparation? Here’s the video so you can catch up! You can also check out Session 1 from May 2024, here.
ICYMI: November Government & Regulatory Affairs Update
Don’t miss this handy synopsis of the top regulatory issues facing Canadian business aviation! Every month, CBAA rounds up our top advocacy initiatives and need-to-know member news bites. Read the November issue here.
ICYMI: Guidelines for Aircraft Ground Icing Operations, Edition?9
Transport Canada has advised that?TP 14052 -?Guidelines for Aircraft Ground Icing Operations, Edition?9,?has been published. To stay informed about any future changes to the HOT Guidelines, you may also subscribe to or update your e-news subscription at:?https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Comm/5/ListServ/Lg.aspx.
ICYMI: Information for Holders of U.S. Certificates, Ratings or Authorizations
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) now requires individuals with foreign addresses and no U.S. physical address of record to designate a U.S. agent for service of FAA documents. This agent will receive FAA documents on the certificate holder or applicant’s behalf. Compliance dates are Jan. 6, 2025 for applicants for any certificate, rating or authorization, and July 7, 2025 for holders of any certificate, rating or authorization. Read more here.
ICYMI: Transport Canada Update - Flight Duty Time and Fatigue Management
In March 2024, we shared Transport Canada’s (TC’s)?Preliminary Issue and Consultation Assessment (PICA)?regarding flight duty time and fatigue management. The objective of the PICA was to gather information, feedback, and proposed solutions from stakeholders that will inform upcoming consultations.
TC has now reviewed the feedback received and has published a What We Heard report. In the report, TC states it received 119 submissions, the bulk of which came from 703 and 704 operators, including a significant CBAA contribution. (The association thanks member operators who provided feedback on this important initiative.)
In the report, the incompatibility of the current Fatigue Risk Management System program with smaller on-demand operations is confirmed, while also offering solutions and examples of areas within the prescriptive regulations that were causing the most issues. The submissions covered a wide range of topics and specifics. Overall, there was a consensus that the regulations are too complex. Many operators, particularly smaller operators, asked for simplicity, as well as for clarity and improvement on several definitions, interpretations and specific requirements in regulatory provisions.
TC plans to hold themed focus groups with operators, pilots and labour groups. The CBAA will participate in these focus group and seeks participation from interested member operators.
ICYMI: EU Entry/Exit System Update – Postponed
As a reminder, the?Entry/Exit System?(EES) is an automated IT system for registering non-EU nationals travelling for a short stay, each time they cross the external borders of any European countries using the system. As such, operators wishing to enter Europe after full implementation of EES will need to be registered and use the system.
Implementation Update – Nov. 5, 2024
ICYMI: CBAA Member Feedback Survey Results
The results of our recent membership survey have been tabulated and we’ve prepared a synopsis for you. See our key findings here. To everyone who took time to share their feedback, thank you! Your comments will help us tailor our services to serve you better.
ICYMI: Notice of Proposed Amendment 2024-012
Transport Canada has published NPA 2024-012?to?consult the aviation industry on a proposed standard for air traffic control (ATC) unit staffing and air traffic flow management. The new standard is being proposed to provide a clear framework on the implementation of air traffic flow management and assessment of air traffic service system capacity, including ATC unit staffing. The proposed standard was developed to improve Canada’s alignment with Annex 11 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation.?Members wishing to comment may do so in writing via the?Comment Submission Form for NPAs or?to [email protected]?by no later than Nov. 27, 2024.
Connect With ACASS at the Atlantic Chapter Meeting
Dear Fellow CBAA Member,? ?
My name is Steve Tedeschi and I am the Sales Director of Aircraft Management for ACASS. I am reaching out today to let you know that I will be attending and ACASS is a proud sponsor of the CBAA Atlantic Chapter Meeting in Halifax on Wednesday, Nov. 20,?5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
If you are going to be there, too, I’d love to take the opportunity to discuss your business aviation needs. Please get in touch if you’d like to get together at the meeting, or if you'd like to schedule a phone call.?I look forward to speaking with you!?
Chapter Meeting Dates for Your Calendars
We have a few more Fall chapter meetings to wrap up, and then we’ll be looking ahead to Spring! Save these dates and plan to join a CBAA gathering near you.
Fall 2024
Spring 2025
Pre-registration is required – click here to sign up for a meeting near you.
AirSprint Welcomes 38th Aircraft
AirSprint Private Aviation announced on Nov. 4 that it has accepted its 38th aircraft, a Cessna Citation CJ3+. Read the press release.
Bombardier Releases Q3 Results
Bombardier released a positive third quarter report on Nov. 7, indicating that total revenues climbed 12 per cent year-over-year to $2.1 billion – driven by strong aftermarket sales and 30 aircraft deliveries, including 13 Challenger and 17 Global aircraft. Learn more.
IBAC Industry Advisory Forum Update
Held on Oct. 24 in Las Vegas, the second?meeting of IBAC’s Industry Advisory Forum (IAF) attracted 14 Industry Partner representatives, 12 IBAC Member Association delegates, and six reps from the IBAC Secretariat. Issues discussed included data collection, cybersecurity, environmental sustainability with a focus on SAF acceptance, flight operations, and the impact of Advanced Air Mobility.?The IAF informs IBAC’s work with ICAO on behalf of business aviation.
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