NACC responds to federal government’s plan for private investment in Canada’s largest airports
September 15, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ottawa, ON—Today, the Prime Minister announced the federal government’s intent to pursue private investment through long-term concession models for Canada’s four largest airports. Every day, airports and airlines work hand in hand to deliver safe, efficient, accessible air travel to hundreds of thousands of people from Canada and […]
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Aviation Day Canada Lands in Ottawa
14 September 2026 (Montreal/Ottawa) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) will jointly host Aviation Day Canada, a forum highlighting priorities for Canada’s aviation sector, on 8 October 2026 at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. The event is expected to bring together more than 300 attendees, […]
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Women in Aviation – NACC Honours International Women’s Day
There’s been impressive progress made over the years to encourage and empower more women to join the aviation industry. But Canada’s airlines are committed to doing more to increase diversity in our industry. To celebrate International Women’s Day, we spoke to some of the accomplished women of Canada’s airlines about their experiences working in Canada’s […]
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Message from the NACC President on the Forthcoming Federal Budget
Ottawa, ON, March 4, 2024 – Message from Jeff Morrison, President of the National Airlines Council of Canada: “Thanks to the hard work of the thousands of people working in Canada’s aviation industry, air travel in Canada has emerged strong from the pandemic. But we must act now to ensure federal policies do not hamstring […]
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News Release: Federal carbon tax to drive air travel costs up
Ottawa, January 30, 2019 –The cost of air travel in Canada will soar if the federal government imposes a backstop carbon tax on air travel in 2019, according to a new study released by the National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC). The study, “Evaluation of Federal Carbon Tax Costs on Domestic Air Travel: 2019 -2030,” […]
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Statement by Massimo Bergamini, President and CEO of the National Airlines Council of Canada on the shift of customs and border agents from Toronto Pearson airport to Quebec:
“Today, the Globe and Mail reported that border and customs agents are being pulled from the Greater Toronto Area to handle a “significant” influx of asylum seekers across the U.S. border into Quebec over the summer months. We are very concerned that it will lead to delays for travellers embarking from overseas and U.S. flights […]
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A4A CEO TO DELIVER OPENING KEYNOTE AT FLIGHT CHECK 2018
The National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) is pleased to announce that Nicholas E. Calio, President and Chief Executive Officer of Airlines for America (A4A), the trade association representing America’s leading passenger and cargo airlines, will deliver the opening keynote at Flight Check 2018. As someone who has been at the epicentre of Washington decision-making […]
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NACC Spring Conference: Flight Check 2018
Through presentations and interactive panels Flight Check 2018 will examine the complex ecosystem of commercial passenger aviation and explore the role played by airlines, governments, airports and others in providing the kind of air service Canadians from coast to coast to coast need and deserve.
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27th Canadian Airline Investment Forum
June 14-15, 2016; Trump International Hotel & Tower, Toronto. This June, the biggest players and decision-makers in Canada’s aviation industry will gather in Toronto at the 27th Canadian Airline Investment Forum. Senior executives from airlines, aircraft manufacturers and financial institutions will converge to discuss innovative strategies that are being employed for greater growth, network and […]
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NACC Aviation Symposium
On April 21, 2016, the National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) hosted its first symposium, Unleashing the Power of Aviation: Jobs, Trade and Tourism. The NACC Symposium brought government and industry together for insightful discussion on how Canada can realize the full potential of its aviation sector. Using the CTA Review Panel Recommendations as a canvas, […]
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