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CANADIAN AVIATION CONFERENCE
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TRADESHOW 2019
Monday, November 18 - Wednesday, November 20
Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Hotel - Montreal, QC
~ The national gathering for operators, suppliers to the industry and government stakeholders involved in commercial aviation and flight training in Canada for 85 years ~
ONLINE REGISTRATION & PROGRAM
BECOME AN EXHIBITOR OR SPONSOR TODAY!
Attracting 500+ delegates, our conference and tradeshow is a great opportunity to showcase aviation products and services directly to commercial aviation operators and procurement personnel at a very competitive price.
Sponsorship is a unique opportunity to present your company as an important supporter of Canadian commercial aviation. For further information on our tradeshow or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Debbie Simpson at
tradeshow@atac.ca
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Exhibitors to Date
Airbase Services | AirStart | AIR SUPPORT | Alsim | Applied Informatics & Research | Avjet Holding | CAE | Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety | CanRep | CAPDA by Air Georgian | D.H. Kay Sales | FlightSafety International | Frasca International | Harnois Énergies/Apron Fuel Services | Hope Air | KF Aerospace | Labelmaster | NAV CANADA | Plattsburgh International Airport | Pole Air Aviation | PPG Aerospace | Pratt & Whitney Canada | Premier Aviation | PropWorks Propeller Systems |Seneca College|
Skies Magazine | Skyservice Business Aviation | Talon Systems | The Benefits Trust |
Universal Avionics, an Elbit Systems Company | Viking Air | VIP Pilot Centre|
Vmo Solutions | Wings Magazine |
Sponsors to Date
Brooklin Consulting | Emond Harnden | Gowling WLG (Canada) | KF Aerospace | FlightSafety International | NAV CANADA | Porter Airlines | Pratt & Whitney Canada | Seneca College, School of Aviation | The Boeing Company | Wings Magazine |
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SEEKING NOMINATIONS FOR ELECTIONS TO ATAC'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ATAC's Nominating Committee will soon be seeking nominations from ATAC Members & Industry Partners to fill vacancies on the Board. Complete details along with a nomination form will be emailed to member Official Representatives in August. Please watch for this email and submit your nominations accordingly.
For further information please contact Debbie Simpson, Corporate Secretary
dsimpson@atac.ca
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ATAC CRITICAL OF CTA PASSENGER PROTECT REGS DUE TO MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
ATAC sent a letter to Minister Garneau urging his immediate attention regarding the totally inappropriate wording used within the regulation and guidance material for Aircraft Maintenance issues leading to delays and cancellations used within the new Passenger Protect Regulations that came into effect on July 15. The whole well-established concept of aircraft scheduled maintenance programs and what they are based upon was clearly not adequately understood or taken into account by TC and the CTA. ATAC will continue to work with TC and the CTA to hopefully find reasonable solutions for this important subset of the Passenger Protect Regulations.
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ATAC SEEKING ANNUAL CONFERENCE TOPICS AND SPEAKERS
ATAC's annual Canadian Aviation Conference and Tradeshow takes place in Montreal on November 18-20. Please forward suggested topics and speakers for the various committee sessions i.e. Safety, Technical Operations, MRO, Cabin Operations and Flight Operations to Les at
laalders@atac.ca
by August 19.
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IRCC LAUNCHES THE "X" GENDER IDENTIFIER ON CANADIAN PASSPORTS AND OTHER IRCC DOCUMENTS
Canadian citizens and residents now have the option to apply to have an "X" gender identifier on any IRCC-issued document.
Since June 4, 2019, IRCC has been offering the choice of an "X" gender identifier for those who do not identify exclusively as male or female. Individuals can apply for an "X" gender identifier on any documents issued by the department, including Canadian passports and travel documents, citizenship certificates and permanent resident cards.
To get an "X" gender identifier, first-time applicants and individuals who are renewing documents due to expire in less than 6 months can select "X" on the application form. Those who hold a document that is valid for 6 months or longer or that has no expiry date can apply to replace their document with one that has an "X" gender identifier without paying a new application fee.
Having the "X" gender identifier as an option is a significant and historic milestone in advancing the Government of Canada's commitment to diversity and inclusion. On August 31, 2017, an interim measure made it possible for individuals to request that an observation sticker be added to their passport or travel document or supporting citizenship or immigration document, noting that the sex of the bearer should read as "X". IRCC has been working with its government and private-sector partners since then to introduce the "X" gender identifier on its official documents.
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FLIGHT TRAINING UPDATE
Do you know someone who would like to speak about flight training at ATAC 2019 in Montreal? We are now accepting presentation abstracts for the flight training portion of the 85th Canadian Aviation Conference & Tradeshow, which will be held in Montreal, Canada, on November 18-20, 2019. A limited number of speaker slots are available to industry leaders and academics from around the world to share their knowledge with a Canadian audience. Please see the call for papers, or contact Darren Buss at dbuss@atac.ca for more information.
This month I was honoured to be selected as an Industry Trustee at the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI). AABI was created in 1988 at the initiative of 100 colleges and universities with aviation programs who recognized the need to establish standards and submit themselves to the review of their peers and the industry. Its purpose is to serve as the official accrediting body for collegiate aviation.
As demand for pilots grows worldwide, aviation education is increasingly being embraced by collegiate institutions. Whether through partnerships with existing flight training organizations or through in-house flight training programs, higher education and the aviation industry are finding shared value in partnership. AABI accreditation is increasingly recognized by industry as a hallmark of high standards in aviation training.
Among the benefits of association with AABI is the chance to interact directly with industry leaders from around the world. ATAC members benefit from these connections through exposure to new business opportunities and information. It is my privilege to work closely with the great people at both ATAC and AABI.
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This September, the biggest players, decision-makers and senior executives from Airlines, Aircraft Manufacturers and Financial Institutions are meeting in Toronto and will discuss innovative strategies employed for greater growth, network and profitability.
Widely recognized as the premier aviation event for the aviation finance industry in Canada, and now in its 30
th year, this year's
Canadian Airline Investment Forum will bring to the forefront the critical factors and innovative strategies that influence the future direction, day-to-day operations, and investment opportunities in the Canadian aviation industry.
The Forum is scheduled on 12-13 September at The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto.
Featuring participation from all major industry stakeholders across North America and Europe, this forum's agenda includes a speaking faculty made up of influential thought-leaders from regional and international airlines, top legal service providers, renowned financial institutions and manufacturers.
The 2019 Forum program will address the headwinds facing the industry today.
- How will new regulations and policies affect the industry?
- What are the innovations and investment opportunities available in the industry?
- What are the strategies that are gaining momentum to finance deals?
*This offer is valid on new registrations only.
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