Regulations and Government
Transport Canada claws back bizav authority from CBAA
Transport Canada plans to take back the business aviation operating certification and oversight functions it had transferred to the Canadian Business Aviat

Transport Canada plans to take back the business aviation operating certification and oversight functions it had transferred to the Canadian Business Aviation Association (CBAA) in 2005. The change, which John Baird, Canada’s Minister of Transport, announced on March 16, is expected to take effect on April 1 next year. CBAA has been handling administration and management responsibilities under CAR 604–the regulation specifically for business aviation.

“A preliminary regulatory review has been conducted and a decision made to remove the CBAA’s authority to issue certificates,” a Transport Canada spokes-man told AIN. “Transport Canada will take over provision of this service to business aviation operators, enhance surveillance and conduct a complete regulatory review, which will result in regulatory changes to reflect this change in direction.