Canada

Nav Canada and Transport Canada announced Tuesday that a new ADS-B mandate will go into effect on February 23, 2023, which will require aircraft flying in Class A and B airspace above 12,500 feet to use ADS-B Out.  Using global navigation satellite system (GNSS) technology similar to GPS, ADS-B calculates an aircraft’s location, speed, and […]

The DS-2C joins the CD2 Seastar twin turboprop in the company’s return to the flying boat scene.

The Canadian Air Traffic Control Association (CATCA), the union representing all Canadian air traffic controllers in the country, recently raised serious public safety concerns that could result from the anticipated control tower closures and service reductions being suggested in an ongoing NAV Canada system review. CATCA said in a news release, “Despite prior assurances from […]

The Canadian government is serious about squashing the transmission of the COVID-19 virus, especially from anyone visiting the country by air. Early last year, Canada strongly advised against non-essential travel, adding that travel restrictions and measures can be amended at any time for public health reasons. The definition of business air travel requires spending some […]