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Bombardier Challenger 3500
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The Canadian Business Aviation Association (CBAA) has submitted five recommendations to the federal government ahead of an upcoming budget discussion, intended to safeguard what CBAA recognizes as “a critical driver of Canada’s economy and a strategic asset for national growth.” These measures, it believes, will maximize economic benefits afforded by business aviation and “align with federal objectives on innovation and competitiveness.”

Totaling some 1,500 aircraft, Canada’s business aviation fleet generates an annual $17.9 billion in total economic impact. To support this significant driver of the country’s economy, CBAA’s proposals include removing the luxury tax on aircraft (enacted in 2022) and encouraging fleet renewal, underpinned by heightened awareness of the sector’s economic significance.

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