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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…