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Jun 2, 2017 • News Releases

Statement from Massimo Bergamini, President and CEO of the National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) on NAV CANADA’s Proposed Service-Charge Reductions

Ottawa, June 2, 2017 – “Our organization and its members commend NAV CANADA for its proposal of May 30, 2017 to lower the rates it charges airline customers by an average of 3.9 per cent. As Canada’s not-for-profit civil air navigation services provider, NAV CANADA is a world leader in the provision of safe, efficient […]

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May 16, 2017 • News Releases

Statement from the National Airlines Council of Canada on the Tabling of the Transportation Modernization Act

Statement from Massimo Bergamini, President and CEO of the National Airlines Council of Canada, on the tabling today of the Transportation Modernization Act by the Minister of Transport Ottawa, May 16, 2017 — “Our organization and members share and support Minister Garneau’s commitment to ensuring that all air passengers have the best air travel experience […]

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Nov 3, 2016 • News Releases

NACC Urges More Government Action on Cost Structure – Canada’s airlines committed to further dialogue

November 3, 2016, Ottawa – The National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC), the trade association representing Canada’s largest air carriers, said today it looks forward to working with the Federal Government as it develops its Transportation 2030 plan.  In particular, the NACC carriers will urge the government to address the pressing issue of Canada’s high […]

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Oct 6, 2016 • News Releases

NACC Applauds Passage of Historic International Aviation Climate Change Agreement

OTTAWA, ON, October 6, 2016 – The National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC), the trade association representing Canada’s largest passenger air carriers, applauds the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for reaching an agreement to implement a global carbon offset system and commends the Government of Canada for its role in reaching the accord. The agreement […]

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Jun 28, 2016 • News Releases

Aviation Sector Applauds Government of Canada Decision to Lift Visa Requirements for Mexican Travellers

Ottawa, June 28, 2016 – 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 Mexico effective December 1, 2016. The decision to use the upcoming electronic travel authorization (eTA) for Mexican travellers will further expand economic […]

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Jun 13, 2016 • News Releases

NACC Airlines Welcome Government’s Commitment to Educate Drone Operators

OTTAWA, June 13, 2016 − The National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC), the trade association representing Canada’s largest air carriers, supports the Government of Canada’s continued commitment to educating drone operators and keeping our skies safe. “We welcome the government’s initiative and recognition of the need to address the growing hazard that Unmanned Air Vehicles […]

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