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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National Airlines Council of Canada Welcomes Signing of Open Skies Air Transport Agreement Between Canada and Korea
OTTAWA, September 23, 2014 – The National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) welcomes the signing of an updated Open Skies Air Transport Agreement between Canada and the Republic of Korea. “The expansion of air services between Canada and Korea to allow for an unlimited number of direct flights between the two countries and the ability […]
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Study Finds Ontario Budget Will Drive Jobs, Consumers and Dollars Out of the Province
OTTAWA, July 14, 2014 – The National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) reiterated the serious concern of Canada’s major national and international airlines with the Government of Ontario’s budget proposal to phase in a 148 per cent increase in the province’s aviation fuel tax over the next four years. This increase will cut jobs in […]
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NACC Welcomes Launch of Canada Transportation Act Review
OTTAWA, June 25, 2014 – The National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) welcomes today’s announcement by the Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, launching the review of the Canada Transportation Act. “The NACC member airlines are committed to working with the federal government in the ongoing development of forward-looking policies that ensure the future of […]
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NACC Welcomes the Expansion of PED Use Aboard Aircraft
OTTAWA, May 26, 2014 – The National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) welcomes the announcement today by the Federal Government of Canada permitting the expanded use of Portable Electronic Devices (PEDs) by travelers aboard aircraft during all phases of flight. NACC carriers have committed to implement the changes as quickly as possible. “We at NACC […]
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Bienvenidos a Canada: Canada’s Aviation Sector Applauds Measures to Streamline Visas as a Step to Increasing Travel and Trade
OTTAWA, May 12, 2014 – The National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) and the Canadian Airports Council (CAC) welcome Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander’s announcement of the launch of a new CAN+ program which will expedite visa processing for some Mexican travelers. “This is good news and represents what we hope can be a […]
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NACC Warns Jobs, Consumers and Economic Growth Would Bear the Brunt of Ontario’s Misguided Aviation Fuel Tax Increase
OTTAWA, May 1, 2014 – Major Canadian and international airlines today urged the Ontario Government to recall its proposed budgetary measure to increase the aviation fuel tax by 150 per cent, creating Canada’s second largest tax on aviation after federal airport rent. The policy is misguided, inconsistent with the interests of Ontarians and counter to […]
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