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| Exemption no. | Issuance details | Applicability | Purpose |
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| n/a | Issued: 2001-07-18 Expiry: 2001-07-30 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 705.43(2) Applicant provision(s): Air Transat A.T. Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The original exemption was signed in French only. A translated version is available upon request. |
| n/a | Issued: 2001-07-16 Expiry: 2003-06-01 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 703.24c, 703.88(1)c)ii), 723.24 Applicant provision(s): Canadian Air Operators & Pilots-in-Command Aircraft model: Bell 212 and Bell 412 helicopters Registration no.: n/a |
To allow Canadian air operators and pilots-in-command operating Bell 212 and Bell 412 helicopters to be deemed to have met the PPC requirements as set out in section 723.24 of the CASS, and subpara. 703.88(1)c)ii) of the CARs by successfully completing a PPC on either the B212 or B412. |
| n/a | Issued: 2001-07-13 Expiry: 2001-07-22 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 703.36(a) Applicant provision(s): Arduini Helicopters Ltd. Aircraft model: BH06 type helicopter Registration no.: n/a |
To conduct a landing and take-off at Boitanio Park, Williams Lake, B.C. for the purpose of showcasing the town of Williams Lake to the judges of the Communities in Bloom contest. |
| n/a | Issued: 2001-07-11 Expiry: 2001-08-11 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 202.04 Applicant provision(s): Todd K. Naber Aircraft model: PA46-350P Registration no.: C-GLER to C-GNSG, Serial No. 4636148 |
To allow Todd K. Naber to change the current aircraft marks C-GLER to C-GNSG. |
| n/a | Issued: 2001-07-11 Expiry: 2002-01-15 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 705.43(2) Applicant provision(s): Skyservice Airlines Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow Skyservice to exclude the English announcements from the passenger safety briefings on those flights described in the application paragraph and that are conducted as part of the Extended Charter Agreement between Skyservice Airlines Inc. and Khalifa Airways. |
| 051-2001R | Issued: 2001-07-09 Expiry: 2002-12-31 Region: HQ Routing: n/a |
CARS provision(s): 571.11(1) Applicant provision(s): AME Licence Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow holders of either an M1 or M2 rated AME licence to sign a maintenance release without holding a rating appropriate to the aeronautical product being maintained. This will enable either M1 or M2 rated AME licence holders to sign maintenance releases in respect of the maintenance of turbine-powered helicopters and SFAR41C aeroplanes, including their associated Commuter Category variants and derivatives. |
| n/a | Issued: 2001-07-06 Expiry: 2002-01-15 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 705.124(1)b) and 705.124(2)b)ii)andiv)E) Applicant provision(s): Skyservice Airlines Inc. Aircraft model: A330 Registration no.: n/a |
This exemption will allow Skyservice Airlines Inc. to a) modify its approved Flight Attendant Initial Training program to exclude the Oxygen Equipment Drill, First Air training and Line Indoctrination training; and b) deliver this modified training to Khalifa Airways flight attendants who will be participating in the Extended Charter Agreement. |
| 023-2001R | Issued: 2001-07-04 Expiry: 2001-10-30 Region: Ontario Routing: PA |
CARS provision(s): 604.01(b);700.02(1) Applicant provision(s): Corporate Airlink Ltd. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow the air operator as lessee when in a leasing arrangement where the lessor is the aircraft title holder with no air operator certificate and the lessee has legal custody and control of the aircraft with an air operator certificate issued pursuant to Subpart 704 of the CARs, to operate the aircraft under Subpart 604 of the CARs to transport the family of the lessor, and employees, or dependent and independent contractors working for the lessor, for that activity and time period only, after completion of which the air operator (lessee) reverts back to compliance with Subpart 704 of the CARs. This exemption applies to the lease agreements between 1442884 Ontario Limited and Corporate Airlink Ltd., the air operator, for the term of July 4, 2001 to October 30, 2001 only when in this defined leasing circumstance, and for the period of the Subpart 604 service. |
| n/a | Issued: 2001-07-03 Expiry: 2001-07-05 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(1)a); 702.22(2)a) Applicant provision(s): Helijet Interntional Inc. Aircraft model: AS355 F1 and/or AS350 type helicopter Registration no.: n/a |
To conduct aerial operations and landings for the purpose of the television mini-series, "Wrinkle in Time". |
| n/a | Issued: 2001-06-29 Expiry: 2003-06-30 Region: HQ Routing: n/a |
CARS provision(s): 701.02(2) and 701.21(a) Applicant provision(s): All Foreign Air Operators Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow foreign air operators to conduct Instrument Approaches-Category II and Cateogry III at Canadian airports, without being the holder of a Canadian Foreign Air Operator Certificate. This exemption applies to foreign air operators when landing in Canada below published landing minima in the event of a flight diversion, a landing due to technical reasons, or for refueling purposes. |
| n/a | Issued: 2001-06-29 Expiry: 2003-06-30 Region: HQ Routing: n/a |
CARS provision(s): 701.02(2) and 701.19(a) Applicant provision(s): All Foreign Air Operators Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow foreign air operators to conduct No Alternate-IFR flights, in Canada, without being the holder of a Canadian Foreign Air Operator Certificate. This exemption applies to foreign air operators when landing in Canada below published landing minima in the event of a flight diversion, a landing due to technical reasons, or for refueling purposes. |
| n/a | Issued: 2001-06-29 Expiry: 2003-06-30 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 703.91(1) Applicant provision(s): Canadian Air Operators Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To change the validity period of a PPC to the first day of the twenty fifth month following the month in which the Proficiency Check was completed. |
| n/a | Issued: 2001-06-27 Expiry: 2003-06-30 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 704.111(1) Applicant provision(s): Canadian Air Operators Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To change the validity period of a PPC to the first day of the twenty fifth month following the month in which the proficiency check was completed. |
| 167-2001R | Issued: 2001-06-26 Expiry: 2001-12-31 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 604.01(b) and 700.02(1) Applicant provision(s): Skyservice Aviation Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow the air operator as lessee when in a leasing arrangement where the lessor is the aircraft title holder with no air operator certificate and the lessee has legal custody and control of the aircraft with an air operator certificate issued pursuant to Subpart 704 of the CARs, to operate the aircraft under Subpart 604 of the CARs to transport the family of the lessor, and employees, or dependent and independent contractors working for the lessor, for that activity and time period only, after completion of which the air operator (lessee) reverts back to compliance with Subpart 704 of the CARs.This exemption applies to a lease agreement between Arnaud Railway Company and Skyservice Aviation Inc. /Aviation Skyservice Inc |
| n/a | Issued: 2001-06-24 Expiry: 2003-06-30 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 701.02(2), 701.20(a), 602.126(1)c) Applicant provision(s): Foreign Air Operators Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow foreign air operators to operate a "Take-off Minima-Reported Visibility RVR 600 feet" at Canadian airports, without being the holder of a Canadian Foreign Air Operator Certificate. This exemption applies to foreign air operators in when conducting a take-off in Canada below published take-off minima in the event of a flight diversion, a landing due to technical reasons, or for refueling purposes. |
| 142-2001R | Issued: 2001-06-13 Expiry: 2001-12-31 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 604.01(b) and 700.02(1) Applicant provision(s): Skyservice Aviation Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow the air operator as lessee when in a leasing arrangement where the lessor is the aircraft title holder with no air operator certificate and the lessee has legal custody and control of the aircraft with an air operator certificate issued pursuant to Subpart 704 of the CARs, to operate the aircraft under Subpart 604 of the CARs to transport the family of the lessor, and employees, or dependent and independent contractors working for the lessor, for that activity and time period only, after completion of which the air operator (lessee) reverts back to compliance with Subpart 704 of the CARs.This exemption applies to a lease agreement between HSBC Bank Canada and Skyservice Aviation Inc. / Aviation Skyservice Inc |
| n/a | Issued: 2001-06-13 Expiry: 2001-06-16 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 700.02(1), 701.02(1) Applicant provision(s): Volga-Dnepr Airlines Aircraft model: Antonov AN-124 Registration no.: RA82043 |
To operate an Antonov AN-124 aircraft on a charter flight in Canada, between Montreal, Quebec (Montreal-Dorval Int'l Airport) and Gander, Nfld. (Gander Int'l Airport), to deliver a replacement engine, plus spare parts and tools, to repair an air Transat A330 aircraft. The flight is scheduled to operate on Wed, June 13, 2001. |
| 143-2001R | Issued: 2001-06-13 Expiry: 2001-12-31 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 604.01(b) and 700.02(1) Applicant provision(s): Skyservice Aviation Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow the air operator as lessee when in a leasing arrangement where the lessor is the aircraft title holder with no air operator certificate and the lessee has legal custody and control of the aircraft with an air operator certificate issued pursuant to Subpart 704 of the CARs, to operate the aircraft under Subpart 604 of the CARs to transport the family of the lessor, and employees, or dependent and independent contractors working for the lessor, for that activity and time period only, after completion of which the air operator (lessee) reverts back to compliance with Subpart 704 of the CARs.This exemption applies to a lease agreement between Aviation Jolina S.E.C. and Skyservice Aviation Inc. / Aviation Skyservice Inc., |
| 145-2001R | Issued: 2001-06-13 Expiry: 2001-12-31 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 604.01() and 700.02(1) Applicant provision(s): Skyservice Aviation Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow the air operator as lessee when in a leasing arrangement where the lessor is the aircraft title holder with no air operator certificate and the lessee has legal custody and control of the aircraft with an air operator certificate issued pursuant to Subpart 704 of the CARs, to operate the aircraft under Subpart 604 of the CARs to transport the family of the lessor, and employees, or dependent and independent contractors working for the lessor, for that activity and time period only, after completion of which the air operator (lessee) reverts back to compliance with Subpart 704 of the CARs.This exemption applies to a lease agreement between McCain Capital Corporation and Skyservice Aviation Inc. / Aviation Skyservice Inc., |
| 144-2001R | Issued: 2001-06-13 Expiry: 2001-12-31 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 604.01(b) 7 700.02(1) Applicant provision(s): Skyservice Aviation Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow the air operator as lessee when in a leasing arrangement where the lessor is the aircraft title holder with no air operator certificate and the lessee has legal custody and control of the aircraft with an air operator certificate issued pursuant to Subpart 704 of the CARs, to operate the aircraft under Subpart 604 of the CARs to transport the family of the lessor, and employees, or dependent and independent contractors working for the lessor, for that activity and time period only, after completion of which the air operator (lessee) reverts back to compliance with Subpart 704 of the CARs.This exemption applies to a lease agreement between Rogers Telecommunications Limited and Skyservice Aviation Inc. / Aviation Skyservice Inc., |
| n/a | Issued: 2001-06-12 Expiry: 2001-06-30 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 705.43(2) Applicant provision(s): Air Transat A.T. Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The original exemption was signed in French only. A translated version is available upon request. |
| 42-2001R | Issued: 2001-06-07 Expiry: No end dateRegion: Ontario Routing: PA |
CARS provision(s): 705.104(1)(b) Applicant provision(s): Voyageur Airways Limited Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to exempt Voyageur Airways Limited from the requirements of paragraph 705.104(1)(b) of the Canadian Aviation Regulations, to permit the operation of an aircraft with passengers on board with a crew that includes fewer than the minimum number of flight attendants, subject to the following conditions: |
| n/a | Issued: 2001-06-01 Expiry: 2001-06-02 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 202.04 Applicant provision(s): Trionex Inc. Aircraft model: U206F Registration no.: C-GAHU to C-FMGD, Serial No. U20602839 |
The original exemption was signed in French only. A translated version is available upon request. |
| n/a | Issued: 2001-06-01 Expiry: 2001-06-08 Region: Pacific Routing: n/a |
CARS provision(s): 722.21(3) Applicant provision(s): Blackcomb Helicopters Ltd. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To film a Television Commercial for the US Broadcasting Corporation NBC. |
| 133-2001R | Issued: 2001-06-01 Expiry: 2002-01-01 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 704.115(3(b) Applicant provision(s): Aviation Quebec Labrador Ltee Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow the air operator, Aviation Québec Labrador Ltd., to utilize a training pilot for flight training on the aircraft type DHC-6, even though he does not the hold an airline transport pilot licence. |
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