NACC Airlines Congratulate Manitoba on Aviation Fuel Tax Rebate
OTTAWA, ON, May 1, 2015 – The National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC), the industry trade association representing Canada’s largest passenger air carriers, welcomes today’s announcement by Manitoba Premier Greg Selinger that the province will rebate its aviation fuel tax for international flights from Manitoba to destinations beyond North America. “NACC air carriers congratulate the […]
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National Airlines Council of Canada Welcomes Government Attention to Aviation and Tourism Sectors
OTTAWA, ON, April 21, 2015 – The National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC), the industry trade association representing Canada’s largest passenger air carriers, welcomes new measures announced in today’s federal budget regarding passenger facilitation and tourism marketing. Coupled with the launch of the Air Industry Standing Ministerial Advisory Committee which held its inaugural meeting today, […]
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Ontario Raises Aviation Fuel Tax to Highest Level in Canada
OTTAWA, ON, April 1, 2015 – The National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC), the industry trade association representing Canada’s largest passenger air carriers, expressed ongoing disappointment with Ontario’s continuing increase to the province’s aviation fuel tax. Today, the tax was increased to 4.7 cents-per-litre, making it the highest in the country. The increase is the […]
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NACC Welcomes Canada-U.S. Preclearance Agreement
OTTAWA, ON, March 16, 2015 – The National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) welcomes today’s signing of the Agreement on Land, Rail, Marine and Air Transport Preclearance by the Honourable Steven Blaney, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Jeh Johnson, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security. “A secure and seamless passenger experience is a […]
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NACC Announces 2014-2015 Scholarship Recipients
OTTAWA, ON, February 18, 2015 – The National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) is pleased to announce the winners of the NACC 2014-2015 Scholarship Program: Kelly Campbell: Kelly is currently completing her degree in Management and Organizational studies at Western University with an honours specialization in commercial aviation management. William Préfontaine: William is in his […]
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Canada’s Airports and Air Carriers Welcome Moves to Improve Passenger Flow
December 17, 2014 — The Canadian Airports Council (CAC) and National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) today welcomed the Government of Canada’s initiatives to improve the smooth flow of travellers through Canadian airports. Transport Minister Lisa Raitt made the announcement of expanded harmonized Trusted Traveller lanes and NEXUS kiosks at Pearson International Airport, one of […]
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Canada’s Aviation Sector Applauds Government of Canada Decision to Lift Visa Requirements for Citizens of Chile
November 22, 2014 – The National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) and the Canadian Airports Council (CAC) welcome today’s announcement by the Government of Canada to lift visa requirements for citizens of Chile. “The lifting of visa requirements for Chileans will mean more opportunity to expand business, trade and travel with an important partner and […]
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NACC Supports ‘Ground The Flight Tax’ Campaign
OTTAWA, ON, November 6, 2014 – The National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) welcomes today’s launch of the Ground the Flight Tax petition campaign calling on the Ontario Government to halt the 148 per cent increase to the province’s aviation fuel tax. “Communities and businesses of all sizes across Ontario are deeply concerned by the significant negative […]
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London Businesses Raise Concern That Ontario Aviation Fuel Tax Hike Will Limit Economic Opportunities in the Region
LONDON, ON, November 4, 2014 – Today, at a roundtable jointly hosted by the National Airlines Council of Canada, the London Chamber of Commerce and the London International Airport, business leaders and travel and tourism industry stakeholders met to discuss the importance of air transportation to the economy of the London region. Participants also expressed concerns that […]
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Jean-François Lemay Appointed Chair of the National Airlines Council of Canada
OTTAWA, October 31, 2014 – The National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) announced today that Jean-François Lemay, General Manager of Air Transat, has been appointed Chair of the NACC Board of Directors, effective November 1, 2014. As head of Air Transat, a leading holiday airline and business unit of Transat A.T. Inc., Mr. Lemay has […]
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National Airlines Council of Canada Encouraged By Growth in Canada’s Tourism Industry
TORONTO, October 28, 2014 – The National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) today was encouraged by the announcement of Maxime Bernier, Minister of State for Small Business and Tourism on the positive performance of Canada’s tourism industry over the summer season. “Air travel is a key enabler of the travel and tourism economy and today’s announcement is good […]
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National Airlines Council of Canada Launches Scholarship Program
OTTAWA, October 20, 2014 – The National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) announced today that it is launching a new scholarship program to help students pursuing post-secondary studies in an aviation-related program in Canada. “The NACC is very pleased to be launching its scholarship program to encourage and recognize outstanding students who are pursuing their […]
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