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First A330-800 successfully completes maiden flight
Toulouse, France — The first A330-800 development aircraft to fly, MSN1888, has landed at Toulouse-Blagnac, France at 2:35pm local time after successfully completing its first flight which lasted four hours and four minutes. The aircraft, the second member of the…
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Nolinor Aviation to invest $10M to modernize its fleet
Mirabel, QC — Nolinor Aviation recently invested in a new technology program that involves upgrading the avionics systems in its fleet of 10 Boeing 737-200 aircrafts. The equipment modernization will increase system reliability and minimize any potential delays due to electromechanical…
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Pilotless planes on the horizon if public acceptance grows, say experts
Montreal, QC — Canadians may not be quite ready to fly on a pilotless aircraft but technological advances in self-driving vehicles are already opening the door to autonomous commercial flight, an increasingly attractive prospect for industry players facing a dearth…
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ICAO adopts global measure to make aviation carbon neutral as of 2021
OTTAWA, Ont.– The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, issued the following statement regarding the adoption of the global market based measure adopted by the International Civil Aviation Organization: “I am delighted that the International Civil Aviation Organization adopted today a…
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U.S. FAA to establish aviation rulemaking committee for UAS
WASHINGTON, D.C.–The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is establishing an aviation rulemaking committee with industry stakeholders to develop recommendations for a regulatory framework that would allow certain UAS to be operated over people who are not directly involved…
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IATA calls on European Commission to strengthen aviation package
GENEVA, Switz–The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is calling on the European Commission to ensure that the upcoming European Union (EU) Aviation Package strengthens the competitiveness and connectivity of the European economy, and benefits European consumers. “Air connectivity is a crucial…
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Sentiment in shipping deteriorating but high levels of optimism in aviation and rail, says transport survey
LONDON, U.K.–A real divide in sentiment is emerging between the shipping industry and the aviation and rail industries, according to the sixth The Way Ahead transport survey from global legal practice Norton Rose Fulbright, which has more than 3800 lawyers and other legal…
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Rafik Souccar appointed to Canadian Air Transport Security Authority
OTTAWA, Ont.– The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, has announced the appointment of Mr. Rafik Souccar of Ottawa to the board of directors of the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) for a term of three years. Souccar was recently…
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ICAO and International Transport Forum to co-operate on aviation issues
MONTREAL, Que. and PARIS, Fra.–The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the International Transport Forum (ITF) at the OECD will collaborate in working towards the sustainable development of air transport. A framework to engage in joint research and events as…
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IATA calls for deeper partnerships with governments on safety, infrastructure, regulation
MIAMI, Fla.–The International Air Transport Industry (IATA) is advocating for an even deeper partnership with governments based on global standards in the critical areas of safety, infrastructure, security, regulation, and environment. “Aviation is built on partnerships and the relationship with governments…
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Canada welcomes International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) delegation to Ottawa, marks 70th anniversary
OTTAWA, Ont.–The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Canada’s Minister of Transport, and the Honourable Rob Nicholson, Minister of Foreign Affairs, welcomed this week to Parliament Hill a high-level delegation from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a United Nations agency headquartered in Montreal. This…