NACC asks party leaders to comment on Ontario’s aviation fuel tax
The following letter from Massimo Bergamini, president and CEO of the National Airlines Council of Canada, is addressed to the leaders of Ontario’s four largest political parties: RE: Ontario’s Aviation Fuel Tax In 2014 the Government of Ontario made the decision to phase in a 148% increase to Ontario’s aviation fuel tax. Now at 6.7 […]
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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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Final Call – FlightCheck 2018
Good afternoon, passengers. This is a pre-boarding announcement for Flight Check 2018. For a quick update on the main themes and features of Flight Check 2018, please take a moment to watch the short video below. https://youtu.be/L6jYVtpOFyo We are reminding everyone registered, that we will be pushing off promptly at 10:00 a.m. on April 24 […]
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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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STATEMENT BY THE NATIONAL AIRLINES COUNCIL ON THE RELEASE OF THE ONTARIO PC PARTY PLATFORM
Statement from Massimo Bergamini, President and CEO of the National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) following the announcement today by Ontario PC Leader Patrick Brown that if elected, his government would roll back aviation fuel tax increases for Northern Ontario airport communities.
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NACC seeks qualified CATSA board member
The National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) is seeking interested and qualified candidates to fill a vacancy on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA). NACC will recommend a qualified candidate to the Minister of Transport for consideration. Click here for more information on this opportunity.
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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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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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STATEMENT FROM THE NATIONAL AIRLINES COUNCIL OF CANADA ON TODAY’S FEDERAL BUDGET
Ottawa, March 22, 2017 – Statement from Massimo Bergamini, President and CEO of the National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) following the tabling today of the federal budget. “While the budget does bring the promise of some relief for air travellers by investing a larger chunk of passenger-generated revenue back into security screening, it is […]
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National Airlines Council of Canada Announces New President and CEO
Ottawa, November 14, 2016 – The National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC), the trade association representing Canada’s largest air carriers, today announced the appointment of Mr. Massimo Bergamini as its new President and CEO, effective December 5, 2016. “We are very pleased to have Massimo Bergamini join the NACC team, bringing with him extensive public […]
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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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