Exemptions to the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs)

CARS provision(s): 561.10(1)(d) 561.03(8) 561.08(1)

Applicant provision(s): MHI RJ Aviation ULC

Aircraft model: n/a

Registration no.: n/a

QC-007-2025- re-issuance of QC-007-2020

This exemption enables MHI RJ Aviation ULC. to maintain, in accordance with section 561.03 of the CARs, a Manufacturer Certificate when the company does not meet all the elements required to sign a statement of conformity as required by CARs paragraph 561.10(1)(d), all the elements of a production control system required by CARs subsection 561.08(1) nor a final assembly facility, as required by CARs subsections 561.03(8) and by Standards for Approved Manufacturers subsections 561.08(a), 561.08(b) in part, and 561.08(e).

This exemption, subject to the conditions set herein, also allows MHI RJ Aviation ULC, or persons acting under the control of MHI RJ Aviation ULC, to sign a statement of conformity in respect of an aeronautical product where the aeronautical product has not been manufactured as required by CARs paragraph 561.10 (1)(d).

This exemption extends the regulatory relief previously granted under QC-007-2020.

CARS provision(s): 702.82(2)(c& (d), 703.105(2)(c) & (d), 704.121(2)(c) & (d), 705.135(2)(c) & (d) 722.82(1)(c), 723.105 aeroplanes (1)(c), 723.105 helicopters (1)(d), 724.121(c) aeroplanes, 724.121(c) helicopters, 725.135(c)

Applicant provision(s): Global

Aircraft model: n/a

Registration no.: n/a

NCR-037-2025

The purpose of this exemption is to allow a Commercial Air Service Operator who converts to and maintains an electronic Company Operations Manual (COM) to not have “a list of the pages that are in effect”, functionally referred to as a List of Effective Pages (LEP).

CARS provision(s): 705.91

Applicant provision(s): Global

Aircraft model: n/a

Registration no.: n/a

NCR-041-2025 - Reissuance of NCR-025-2023

This purpose of this exemption is to allow Canadian air operators operating under Subpart 5 of Part VII of the CARs to operate without having all the medication in the Emergency medical kit (EMK) that is required by section 725.91 the CASS.

Additionally, this exemption is to prevent further stress on the supply chain; conserve existing supplies; and provide the applicable air operators with alternative interim mechanisms.

This exemption is a re-issuance of exemption NCR-025-2023, which is valid until December 15, 2025.

CARS provision(s): 507.02(b) & 507.06(3)(a)

Applicant provision(s): 1682195 Alberta Ltd

Aircraft model: Dassault 900EX

Registration no.: C-FXJG

PNR-008-2025

The purpose of this exemption is to allow 1682195 Alberta Ltd. to apply for the issuance of a Certificate of Airworthiness (C of A) for a Dassault Falcon model 900EX aircraft, manufacturer’s serial number (MSN) 101, registration C-FXJG, that does not conform to its certified type design in that it lacks Dassault modification (MOD) M3389 “Protection from Engine #2 Rotor Burst”, as required by Canadian Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) A-136, issue 14.

The C of A issued under this exemption will remain valid upon completion of MOD M3389.

CARS provision(s): 603.01 & 603.06(b)

Applicant provision(s): Global

Aircraft model: n/a

Registration no.: n/a

NCR-012-2025

The purpose of this exemption is to allow persons to conduct a special aviation event, and suitably qualified pilots-in-command to perform flyovers, at funerals, holiday ceremonies, celebrations, weddings, and sporting events without having a Special Flight Operations Certificate-Special Aviation Event (SFOC).

Unlike aerial demonstrations at air shows, the purpose of a flyover is not to demonstrate a pilot’s flying skills or aircraft capabilities, but rather to pay an aerial tribute to an activity occurring on the ground.

CARS provision(s): 606.03(1)

Applicant provision(s): Ascent Helicopters Ltd

Aircraft model: n/a

Registration no.: n/a

PAC-004-2025

The purpose of this exemption is to enable Ascent Helicopters to use a non-Transport Canada certified flight simulation training device (FSTD). More specifically, the purpose of this exemption is to allow Ascent Helicopters Ltd. to conduct operations pursuant to Subpart 3 of Part VII of the CARs to opt for a specific EASA certified FSTD for initial and recurrent training and proficiency checks (PPC).

CARS provision(s): 401.05(2)(b)(i)(B)

Applicant provision(s): Global

Aircraft model: n/a

Registration no.: n/a

NCR-040-2025 - Re-issuance of NCR-105-2020

The purpose of this exemption is to allow holders of a flight crew permit, licence or rating, other than holders of a flight engineer licence, operating pursuant to Subpart 4 of Part VI of the CARs or pursuant to Subparts 3, 4 and 5 of Part VII of the CARs, to operate an aircraft wholly or partially at night, where a passenger other than a flight test examiner designated by the Minister is carried on board the flight, without having to complete five night take-offs and five night landings within the six months preceding the flight as required by clause 401.05 (2)(b)(i)(B) of the CARs.

This is a reissuance of exemption NCR-105-2020, which is valid until October 31, 2025.

CARS provision(s): 203.03(1)

Applicant provision(s): Air Spray (1967) Ltd

Aircraft model: n/a

Registration no.: BAE 146 Series 200A

PNR-006-2025 - Re-issuance of PNR-003-2025

The purpose of this exemption is to allow Air Spray (1967) Ltd., to operate a British Aerospace Bae (BAE) 146 Series 200A aircraft, serial number E2156, United States registration number N907AS (registered owner Bank of Utah Trustee of Salt Lake City, Utah) to support fire suppression efforts, without having received a leasing operation authorisation from the Minister issued pursuant to subsection 203.03(2) of the CARs, while the issuance of a Canadian Certificate of Airworthiness is underway.

This exemption extends the regulatory relief provided in exemption PNR-003-2025.

CARS provision(s): 604.116(2)(g), 604.116(3)(b), 703.85.2(2)(g), 703.85.2(3)(b), 704.86 (2)(g), 704.86 (3)(b), 705.95(2)(g) and 705.95(3)(b)

Applicant provision(s): Global

Aircraft model: n/a

Registration no.: n/a

NCR-011-2025

The purpose of this exemption is to allow Canadian private operators, operating under Subpart 4 of Part VI and Canadian air operators, operating under Subparts 3, 4 or 5 of Part VII of the CARs to operate an aircraft with a life raft survival kit that does not contain motion sickness pills.

CARS provision(s): 606.03(5) & (6)

Applicant provision(s): Global

Aircraft model: n/a

Registration no.: n/a

NCR-039-2025

The purpose of this exemption is to increase the validity period of synthetic flight training equipment certificates issued pursuant to subsection 606.03(2) of the CARs as follows:

• A certificate issued pursuant to subsection 606.03 (2) remains in force where the synthetic flight training equipment in respect of which the certificate has been issued is re-evaluated:
  • in the case of a flight simulator, at least every 12 months; or
  • in the case of a flight training device, at least every 24 months.
• In the case of a flight simulator, the certificate shall remain in force until the first day of the thirteenth (13) month,
• In the case of a flight training device, the certificate shall remain in force until the first day of the twenty-fifth (25) month.

Transport Canada will undertake additional oversight activities as necessary, within the re-evaluation intervals specified above, in accordance with its oversight responsibilities.

CARS provision(s): 521.152(2), 571.06(1)(a), 571.10(1)

Applicant provision(s): Global

Aircraft model: n/a

Registration no.: n/a

NCR-028-2023

The purpose of this exemption is to enable a regulatory sandbox in which Transport Canada will develop and test a regulatory innovation to better support the ‘approved data’ needs of Canadian aircraft modification service providers, aircraft owners and aircraft operators. The regulatory sandbox will create an environment in which Transport Canada can safely experiment with a proposed new method for aircraft certification delegates to approve engineering technical data in support of certain eligible major modifications without the need for a supplemental type certificate (STC). The regulatory sandbox will help to generate evidence or information about how this innovative process could interact with and impact people, existing markets, and regulation in the real world.

CARS provision(s): 705.41(3)(b)

Applicant provision(s): Air Canada Rouge

Aircraft model: n/a

Registration no.: n/a

OTT-005-2025 - Reissuance of OTT-010-2020

The purpose of this exemption is to allow Air Canada Rouge to allow non-operating crew members employed by Air Canada to occupy available flight attendant seats.

This exemption extends the regulatory relief previously granted under exemption OTT-010-2020.

CARS provision(s): 705.41(3)(b)

Applicant provision(s): Air Canada

Aircraft model: n/a

Registration no.: n/a

OTT-008-2025 - Reissuance of OTT-009-2020

The purpose of this exemption is to allow Air Canada to allow non-operating crew members employed by Air Canada Rouge to occupy available flight attendant seats.

This exemption extends the regulatory relieve previously granted under exemption OTT-009-2020.

CARS provision(s): 700.200(1)(c) 700.200(3)(b)

Applicant provision(s): Air Canada

Aircraft model: n/a

Registration no.: n/a

OTT-006-2025 - Cancels OTT-005-2024

The purpose of this exemption is to allow Air Canada to continue operating flights under Notices of Intent (NOIs) that have passed their 3-year expiry date when continuing to collect data for safety case validation.

Exemption OTT-005-2024 is cancelled and superseded by OTT-006-2025, on the day the latter comes into effect.

CARS provision(s): 700.200(1)(c) 700.200(3)(b)

Applicant provision(s): Air Canada Rouge

Aircraft model: n/a

Registration no.: n/a

OTT-007-2025 - Cancels OTT-008-2024

The purpose of this exemption is to allow Air Canada Rouge to continue operating flights under Notices of Intent (NOIs) that have passed their 3-year expiry date when continuing to collect data for safety case validation.

Exemption OTT-008-2024 is cancelled and superseded by OTT-007-2025, on the day the latter comes into effect.

CARS provision(s): 606.03

Applicant provision(s): Global

Aircraft model: n/a

Registration no.: n/a

NCR-038-2025 - Replaces NCR-020-2025

The purpose of this exemption is to allow TC and National Simulation Evaluation Program (NSEP) to do a recurrent recertification for any EASA initial sim certification for simulators certified in Europe by EASA member states and to allow TC to extend the recertification times out to 36 months (to match the FAA and EASA system) to reduce the regulatory burden on both operators and Transport Canada.

Exemption NCR-020-2025 is cancelled and superseded by NCR-038-2025.

CARS provision(s): 605.84(1)(b)

Applicant provision(s): 7506406 Canada Inc.

Aircraft model: n/a

Registration no.: n/a

ON-010-2025

The purpose of this exemption is to permit 7506406 Canada Inc. to conduct a take-off or permit a take-off to be conducted in an aircraft that is in the legal custody and control of the 7506406 Canada Inc., to conduct medical flights (MEDEVAC) in a multi-engine helicopter, without meeting the requirements set out in airworthiness directive CF-2024-15 - Navigation – Rotorcraft – Limitations of Operations with Non-Tolerant Radio Altimeter when Operating in Canada due to 5G C-Band Wireless Broadband Interference.

CARS provision(s): 302.208(4)

Applicant provision(s): Toronto/Oshawa Executive Airport

Aircraft model: n/a

Registration no.: n/a

ON-002-2025

The purpose of this exemption is to allow Toronto / Oshawa Executive Airport to defer the requirement to conduct its 2025 tabletop exercise from September 12, 2025, to no later than November 30, 2025, extending the 365-day interval between exercises.

The exemption will allow better availability and coordination of all the required emergency services to comply with the testing of the emergency plan regulations. The exemption provides an 80-day extension for the airport to conduct their emergency exercise.

CARS provision(s): 705.34(1)(a), 705.34(3)(b)

Applicant provision(s): PAL Airlines Ltd

Aircraft model: n/a

Registration no.: n/a

ATL-003-2025 - Re-issuance of ATL-004-2023

The purpose of this exemption is to allow PAL Airlines Ltd. to depart from St. John’s International Airport (CYYT) using the Deer Lake aerodrome (CYDF) or the Stephenville aerodrome (CYJT) as take-off alternates, when the visibility at the Gander International Airport is below the visibility requirements of the take-off minima, without having to meet the requirements of set out in paragraphs 705.34(1)(a) and 705.34(3)(b) of the CARs and in subparagraphs 725.34(1)(b)(i) and 725.34(2)(b)(i) of the CASS. 

This exemption is a re-issuance of exemption ATL-004-2023, which expired August 1, 2025.

CARS provision(s): 604.03(1)(b)

Applicant provision(s): Global

Aircraft model: n/a

Registration no.: n/a

NCR-036-2025 - Re-issuance of NCR_004-2020

The purpose of this exemption is to allow persons to operate privately registered ex-military turbo-jet powered aeroplanes (including turbo-propeller and turbine engine) registered in Canada pursuant to Part IV or VI of the CARs without holding a Private Operator Registration Document (PORD) as required by paragraph 604.03(1)(b) of the CARs.

This exemption is a reissuance of exemption NCR 004-2020, which is valid until August 31, 2025.

CARS provision(s):

Applicant provision(s): Skyservice Business Aviation Inc.

Aircraft model: n/a

Registration no.: n/a

QC-001-2025 - Re-issuance of QC-010-2022

The purpose of this exemption is to allow Skyservice Business Aviation Inc. without having a Minimum equipment List (MEL) approved by the Minister, to

• Apply for an amendment to their Air Operator Certificate (AOC) #9638 for the purpose of incorporating new aircraft to their fleet, and;
• Be able to dispatch an aircraft, under Subpart 4 of Part VII of the CARs.

This is a re-issuance of exemption QC-010-2022.

CARS provision(s): 573.02(2)

Applicant provision(s): Global

Aircraft model: n/a

Registration no.: n/a

NCR-034-2025 - Re-issuance of NCR-003-2024

The purpose of this exemption is to allow AMO certificate holders with rating(s) in the Avionics, Instrument and Component categories to evaluate and certify undocumented parts without having to comply with the requirements of subsection 573.02(11) of Standard 573. As such, they will not be required to have a process to evaluate undocumented aircraft parts, as outlined in Appendix H of Standard 571, approved in their Maintenance Policy Manual.

This exemption is a re-issuance of exemption NCR-003-2024 which is in effect until August 17, 2025.

CARS provision(s): 703.02

Applicant provision(s): Starspeed Limited

Aircraft model: n/a

Registration no.: n/a

OTT-003-2025

The purpose of this exemption is to permit Starspeed Limited, a foreign air operator, to conduct aerial sightseeing operations in support of Quark Enterprises cruise vessel MV Ultramarine in Northern Canadian territories and waters.

CARS provision(s): 571.11(4)

Applicant provision(s): Global

Aircraft model: n/a

Registration no.: n/a

The purpose of this exemption is to allow persons to sign a maintenance release in respect of maintenance performed on a turbine-powered helicopter operated under a special certificate of airworthiness in the amateur-built classification without having successfully completed a course of maintenance training (type course) approved by the Minister that is applicable to the type of aircraft, engine or system.

CARS provision(s): 507.02(b) & 507.06(3)(a)

Applicant provision(s): Coywolf Aviation Ltd

Aircraft model: n/a

Registration no.: n/a

ON-006-2025 - Re-issuance of ON-005-2024

The purpose of this exemption is to allow Coywolf Aviation Ltd. to apply, in accordance with section 507.06 of the CARs, for the issuance of certificates of airworthiness pursuant to section 507.02 of the CARs for the specific aircraft listed below which do not conform to their certified type design in that they lack Dassault Aviation Modification M 3389 for the #2 engine Rotor Burst Protection, as required by the Canadian Type Certificate Data Sheet A-136 issue 13.

This exemption is a re-issuance of ON-005-2024 which expires July 30, 2025.