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Exemption no. | Issuance details | Applicability | Purpose |
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Request a copy of NCR-035-2023 | Issued: 2024-03-04 Expiry: 2029-01-01 Region: HQ Routing: AARTJ |
CARS provision(s): 401.06(1)(b)(v) Applicant provision(s): Global Aircraft model: N/A Registration no.: N/A |
NCR-035-2023 - Reissuance of NCR-026-2018 The purpose of this exemption is to allow applicants of an Airline Transport Pilot Licence –Helicopter (ATPL-H) to complete the skill test using a helicopter certified for single pilot operations only. This exemption extends the regulatory relief previously granted under exemption NCR-026-2018. |
Request a copy of OTT-017-2023 | Issued: 2024-02-26 Expiry: 2025-01-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARO |
CARS provision(s): 507.02(b) & 507.06(3)(a) Applicant provision(s): Air Canada Aircraft model: A321-211 Registration no.: N/A |
OTT-017-2023 E The purpose of this exemption is to allow Air Canada to apply, in accordance with section 507.06 of the CARs, for the issuance of a certificate of airworthiness pursuant to section 507.02 of the CARs for the specific aircraft listed below which does not conform to its certified type design in that it lacks Airbus modification MOD 26938 or 34817 for the installation of heated drains in the containerized cargo areas, as required by the Canadian Configuration definition in A321-211 Type Certificate A-166 issue 53, which refers to Airbus Document AI/EA-S 413.0400/97. This exemption cannot be used as the basis for an approval of the current modifications embodied on the subject aeroplane, or any subsequent modification or repair. |
Request a copy of NCR-001-2024 | Issued: 2024-02-23 Expiry: 2029-02-19 Region: HQ Routing: AARTA |
CARS provision(s): 302.07(1)(a)(i) & (ii) Applicant provision(s): Global Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-001-2024 The purpose of this exemption is to allow all Canadian airport operators to install signs that are consistent with current internationally accepted standards, until such a time TP312, 5th Edition, is amended. |
Request a copy of OTT-001-2024 | Issued: 2024-02-22 Expiry: 2025-01-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARO |
CARS provision(s): 700.02(1) & 701.02(1) Applicant provision(s): Lynden Air Cargo, LLC Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
OTT-001-2024 - Cancels OTT-013-2023 The purpose of this exemption is to permit Lynden Air Cargo, LLC, contrary to its Canadian foreign air operator certificate (CFAOC) F-9150 which restricts its area of operations to “between points in Canada and abroad”, to conduct domestic air transport service in Canada on behalf of Bradley Air Services Limited (doing business as Canadian North) in support of non-accessible remote mines/resource industries and non-accessible remote communities. This exemption is a re-issuance of exemption OTT-013-2023, which will be cancelled once this exemption is in effect. |
Request a copy of NCR-032-2023 | Issued: 2024-02-19 Expiry: 2029-02-19 Region: HQ Routing: AARTF |
CARS provision(s): 705.76(a)(i) Applicant provision(s): Global Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-032-2023 The purpose of this exemption is to allow air operators, operating under Subpart 5 of Part VII of the CARs, to operate cargo aircraft with a lavatory that is not equipped with a smoke detector or an indication in the flight deck. |
Request a copy of NCR-003-2024 | Issued: 2024-02-18 Expiry: 2025-08-17 Region: HQ Routing: AARTM |
CARS provision(s): 573.02(2) Applicant provision(s): Global Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-003-2024 - Reissuance of NCR-006-2022 This exemption relieves AMO certificate holders with rating(s) in the Avionics, Instrument and Component categories from the requirements of subsection 573.02(11) of Standard 573. They will not be required to have procedures for the evaluation of undocumented parts outlined in Appendix H of Standard 571 approved in their Maintenance Policy Manual. This exemption extends the regulatory relief previously granted under exemption NCR-006-2022. |
Request a copy of NCR-034-2023 | Issued: 2024-02-16 Expiry: 2029-02-19 Region: HQ Routing: AARTF |
CARS provision(s): 602.63(6)(c) Applicant provision(s): Global Aircraft model: A319, A320, A321 Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-034-2023 - Cancels OTT-023-2018, OTT-004-2019 and 1997 Air Canada exemption The purpose of this exemption is to allow Canadian air operators operating under Subpart 5 of Part VII of the CARs to operate Airbus A319, A320, or A321 aeroplanes with slide rafts that do not consist of an attached survival kit. |
Request a copy of OTT-014-2023 | Issued: 2024-02-08 Expiry: 2028-12-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARO |
CARS provision(s): 705.124(1)(b) Applicant provision(s): WestJet Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
OTT-014-2023 The purpose of the exemption is to permit WestJet to assess flight attendant competency through a means other than the requirement of each flight attendant to physically operate the Boeing 737 automated overwing window exit during annual training. This exemption is an original issuance. |
Request a copy of NCR-002-2024 | Issued: 2024-02-01 Expiry: 2029-01-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARTF |
CARS provision(s): 605.27(3) Applicant provision(s): Global Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-002-2024 - Re-issuance of NCR-061-2021 The purpose of this exemption is to allow Canadian air operators, operating under Subpart 4 of Part VI and Subparts 2, 3, 4 and 5 under Part VII of the CARs to establish procedures that allow flight crew members, while in cruise flight, to remove their shoulder harnesses at flight altitudes at or above 10,000 ASL. This exemption is a re-issuance of NCR-061-2021. |
Request a copy of NCR-033-2023 | Issued: 2024-01-26 Expiry: 2025-12-01 Region: HQ Routing: AARTA |
CARS provision(s): 603.36(b) Applicant provision(s): Global Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-033-2023 The purpose of this exemption is to allow round canopy parachute teams or organizations, holding a valid FAA Letter of Authorization, to apply for the issuance of a Special Flight Operations Certificate – Parachuting in accordance with section 603.38 of the CARs in order to conduct parachute airborne operations, that do not comply with requirements set out in Standard 623 – Special Flight Operations, at a Special Aviation Event. |
Request a copy of QC-007-2023 | Issued: 2024-01-19 Expiry: 2026-04-20 Region: QC Routing: RAXD |
CARS provision(s): 700.02(2)(a) Applicant provision(s): Top Aces Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-007-2023 – Re-issuance of QC-002-2022 This exemption authorizes Top Aces Inc. and its flight crew members to carry on board persons on behalf of not-for-profit fundraising organizations and recover their operating costs associated with the fundraising flights. This exemption extends the regulatory relief previously granted under exemption QC-002-2022. |
Request a copy of OTT-016-2023 | Issued: 2024-01-18 Expiry: 2029-01-18 Region: HQ Routing: AARO |
CARS provision(s): 705.124(2)(b)(iv)(B) Applicant provision(s): Air Transat A.T. Inc. Aircraft model: A321 Registration no.: n/a |
OTT-016-2023 - Reissuance of OTT-022-2018 The purpose of this exemption is to allow Air Transat to conduct flight attendant initial and annual training for Aircraft Exit Operation Drills as required by sections 7.3 of Initial Part Seven and 7.1 of Annual Part Seven of the Flight Attendant Training Standard without operating the Airbus A321 Airbus Cabin Flex (ACF) overwing exit (OWE). Currently Schedule A of the Flight Attendant Training Standard – Aircraft Exit Compatibility Groups – does not recognize the Airbus A321 aircraft or an approved equivalent. This exemption allows Air Transat to treat as equivalent the operation of the Boeing 737NG (Next Generation) OWE and the Airbus A321 ACF OWE. |
Request a copy of ON-013-2023 | Issued: 2024-01-04 Expiry: 2027-01-05 Region: ON Routing: PAH-OTT |
CARS provision(s): 605.33(2) Applicant provision(s): Bradley Air Services Ltd Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
ON-013-2023 The purpose of this exemption is to allow air operator Bradley Air Services Limited and its authorized flight crew members to conduct a take-off in an ATR 42-300 series aircraft, which do not fully conform to the Flight Data Recorder (FDR) specifications listed in Schedule 3 of Appendix I to Standard 625 - Aircraft Equipment and Maintenance Standard. |
Request a copy of OTT-015-2023 | Issued: 2023-12-04 Expiry: 2024-11-30 Region: HQ Routing: AARO |
CARS provision(s): 507.02(b) Applicant provision(s): Air Transat A.T. Inc. Aircraft model: MOD 56834 Registration no.: n/a |
OTT-015-2023 The purpose of this exemption is to allow Air Transat A.T. Inc. to continue operating Airbus A330-343, qualified under exemption OTT-005-2023 for the issuance of a certificate of airworthiness (C of A) under section 507.02(b) of the CARs for the specific aircraft listed below which does not conform to its certified type design solely in that it lacks Airbus modification MOD 56834 for the installation of heated drains in the cargo hold. The modification is required by the Canadian Configuration definition in A330-343 type certificate A-205, Issue 28, which refers to Airbus Document AI/EA-N 415.1859/99. |
Request a copy of OTT-012-2023 | Issued: 2023-12-01 Expiry: 2025-12-01 Region: HQ Routing: AARO |
CARS provision(s): 700.62 Applicant provision(s): Air Canada Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
OTT-012-2023 - Cancels OTT-013-2022 The purpose of this exemption is to permit Air Canada and its flight crew members to operate B777 and B787 aircraft on direct flights to and from India, Bangkok and Singapore that exceed the maximum flight times and flight duty periods prescribed in the applicable regulations. More specifically, this exemption will allow Air Canada to plan and operate flights of up to 18 hours flight time and 20 hours flight duty period (FDP), with the ability to extend the flight time and FDP by up to 2 hours, due to unforeseen operational circumstances (UOC). This exemption is a re-issuance of exemption OTT-013-2022, which will be cancelled once this exemption is in effect. |
Request a copy of OTT-013-2023 | Issued: 2023-11-30 Expiry: 2024-11-29 Region: HQ Routing: AARO |
CARS provision(s): 700.02(1) & 701.02(1) Applicant provision(s): Lynden Air Cargo, LLC Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
OTT-013-2023 - Cancels OTT-011-2022 The purpose of this exemption is to permit Lynden Air Cargo, LLC, contrary to its Canadian foreign air operator certificate (CFAOC) F-9150 which restricts its area of operations to “between points in Canada and abroad”, to conduct domestic air transport service in Canada on behalf of Bradley Air Services Limited (doing business as Canadian North) in support of Northern Canada’s mining /resource industry, and Northern communities. This exemption is a re-issuance of exemption OTT-011-2022, which will be cancelled once this exemption is in effect. Cancellation clause When this exemption comes into effect it will cause exemption OTT-011-2022 to be cancelled. Exemption OTT-011-2022 is cancelled because it is of the opinion of the Minister that it is no longer in the public interest or is likely to adversely affect aviation safety or security. |
Request a copy of NCR-025-2023 | Issued: 2023-11-01 Expiry: 2025-12-15 Region: HQ Routing: AARTF |
CARS provision(s): 705.91 Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-025-2023 This global exemption is to allow Canadian air operators operating under Subpart 5 of Part VII of the CARs to operate without the required quantity of medication in the Emergency medical kit (EMK). 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. |
Request a copy of OTT-010-2023 | Issued: 2023-10-31 Expiry: 2023-12-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARO |
CARS provision(s): 705.109(1)(b) Applicant provision(s): WestJet Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
OTT-010-2023 The purpose of the exemption is to permit Swoop flight attendants to act as qualified WestJet flight attendants without undergoing line indoctrination training following the completion of WestJet’s initial training program. This exemption is an original issuance. |
Request a copy of PNR-008-2023 | Issued: 2023-10-20 Expiry: 2023-11-15 Region: PNR Routing: RARB |
CARS provision(s): 203.03(1), 605.86(1), 706.09(1) & (2) Applicant provision(s): Airborne Energy Solutions Inc. Aircraft model: CH-47D Registration no.: n/a |
PNR-008-2023 The purpose of this exemption is twofold:
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Request a copy of OTT-009-2023 | Issued: 2023-10-17 Expiry: 2028-10-27 Region: OTT Routing: AARO |
CARS provision(s): 705.124(2)(b)(iv)(B) Applicant provision(s): Air Canada Aircraft model: A321 Registration no.: n/a |
OTT-009-2023 The purpose of this exemption is to allow Air Canada to conduct flight attendant initial and annual training for Aircraft Exit Operation Drills as required by sections 7.3 of Initial Part Seven and 7.1 of Annual Part Seven of the Flight Attendant Training Standard without operating the Airbus A321XLR overwing exit (OWE). Currently Schedule A of the Flight Attendant Training Standard – Aircraft Exit Compatibility Groups – does not recognize the Airbus A321 aircraft or an approved equivalent. This exemption allows Air Canada to treat as equivalent the operation of the Boeing 737-8 OWE trainer and the Airbus A321XLR OWE. |
Request a copy of ON-012-2023 | Issued: 2023-10-16 Expiry: 2024-10-12 Region: ON Routing: PAR-HAM |
CARS provision(s): 703.22(1) Applicant provision(s): Niagara Helicopters Ltd Aircraft model: Bell 206B Helicopter Registration no.: n/a |
ON-012-2023 The purpose of this exemption is to allow Niagara Helicopters Limited to operate its single-engined Bell 206B helicopter, in visual flight rules (VFR) at night conditions with passengers onboard (sightseeing) while having Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) available, on the approved Niagara Falls Tour route with Class F Special Use Restricted Airspace, CYR518. |
Request a copy of ATL-002-2023 | Issued: 2023-09-28 Expiry: 2028-10-01 Region: ATL Routing: MAHA |
CARS provision(s): 602.40, 602.114, 602.115, 602.121 & 602.124 Applicant provision(s): Cougar Helicopters Inc. Aircraft model: SK-92 Sikorsky Registration no.: n/a |
ATL-002-2023 - Re-issuance of ATL-003-2018 This exemption enables Cougar Helicopters Inc. and its flight crew members flying Sikorsky SK-92 type helicopters while conducting Maritime SAR operations and associated training flights to:
This exemption extends the regulatory relief previously granted under exemption ATL-003-2018. |
Request a copy of PNR-007-2023 | Issued: 2023-09-20 Expiry: 2023-10-31 Region: PNR Routing: RARB |
CARS provision(s): 203.03(1)605.86(1)706.09(1) & (2) Applicant provision(s): Airborne Energy Solutions Inc. Aircraft model: CH-47D Registration no.: n/a |
PNR-007-2023 – Cancels PNR-003-2023 The purpose of this exemption is twofold:
This exemption is a re-issuance of PNR-003-2023 which will automatically be cancelled once this exemption is in place. |
Request a copy of PNR-006-2023 | Issued: 2023-09-01 Expiry: 2023-10-31 Region: PNR Routing: RAX |
CARS provision(s): 203.03(1), 605.86(1), 706.09(1) & (2) Applicant provision(s): Airborne Energy Solutions Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PNR-006-2023 The purpose of this exemption is twofold:
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Request a copy of ATL-004-2023 | Issued: 2023-08-31 Expiry: 2025-08-01 Region: ATL Routing: MAHA |
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-004-2023 - Re-issuance of ATL-002-2021 The purpose of this exemption is to allow the air operator, PAL Airlines Ltd., to depart from St. John’s International Airport using the Deer Lake Regional Airport or the Stephenville International Airport as take-off alternates, when the visibility at Gander International Airport is below the visibility requirements of the take-off minima without having to meet the requirements of paragraphs 705.34(1)(a) or 705.34(3)(b) of the CARs and subparagraph 725.34(1)(b)(i) or subparagraph 725.34(2)(b)(i) of the CASS. This exemption is a re-issuance of exemption ATL-002-2021. |
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