CBAA History

The Canadian Business Aviation Association is a non-profit organization that was incorporated in 1962 to act as a collective voice for the business aviation community in Canada, and to assist its members in all aviation related matters.

In 2005, the Canadian Business Aviation Association (CBAA) reasserted itself as the voice for Canadian business aviation, and its mission defined as: to represent and promote the Canadian business aviation community globally, advocating safety, security, and efficiency.

CBAA has assumed an increasing leadership role in advocacy and regulatory stewardship for Canadian business aviation interests, and in responding to the demand for more membership services. Areas of interest to the Association include:

• constraints on airport and airspace access;
• security in the post-September 2001 era;
• management of Canadian Aviation Regulations part VI subpart 4 (CAR 604) as a regulated third party;
• the emergence of new air navigation technologies, systems and procedures;
• the continuing need for regulatory harmonization and equivalence at the national and international level;
• changing workplace demographics and the decreasing availability of accomplished personnel;
• the ongoing trend to the transfer of responsibilities from government to industry;
• government and non-government user fees and levels of service;
• the under-appreciation of business aviation in Canada;
• the lack of economic data relating to business aviation in Canada;
• the need for business aviation to establish and promote a strong and cohesive voice;
• national and international environmental issues relating to noise and emissions.

Aviation has become an integral part of the Canadian economy, a key catalyst for economic growth, and a profound influence on the quality of life. Aviation touches nearly every aspect of our lives, and its success will continue to shape Canadian society and the economy.

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