Air Transportation
Canada is recognized as having one of the most successful and safest civil aviation programs in the world. Transport Canada works with many partners both here at home and around the world to protect and maintain our air safety and security record, and to make air travel more environmentally responsible.
Find out more about
- Air Policy
- Air Transportation in the Regions
- Aviation War Risk Liability Program
- Civil Aviation
- Passenger air safety
- Pilot licensing
- Pilot training
- Recreational aviation
- The Integrated Cargo Security Strategy – CBSA
- Transportation of dangerous goods aboard aircraft
I want to…
- Apply for a pilot's licence
- Change an address for a licensing document or delivery of an aeronautical publication
- Register a complaint
- Register an aircraft
- Report an aviation incident
- Report an incident involving dangerous goods
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I am an air passenger
Air transportation has become an increasingly important mode of travel in the lives of many Canadians. Transport Canada has a variety of information and resources for airline passengers on topics ranging from how to register a complaint to airplane safety.
- General
- Accesible Transportation
- Luggage and carry-on baggage
- Passenger safety
- Security
I am an aircraft owner
As an aircraft owner, you are responsible for the proper registration and maintenance of your aircraft(s), thereby ensuring the safety of all passengers and crew. Transport Canada provides the only “live” database, listing all aircraft and owners that are registered in Canada.
- General
- Transport Canada
- How do I...
- Obtain an Authorization for a Production Aircraft?
- Register My New Aircraft in Canada?
- Re-register an Aircraft in My Name?
- Co-register and Aircraft in Canada?
- Register My Basic Ultra-light Aeroplane in Canada?
- Register My Advanced Ultra-light Aeroplane in Canada?
- Register My Amateur-built Aircraft in Canada?
- Register My Imported Aircraft in Canada?
- Export My Canadian Registered Aircraft?
- Change My Address on My Certificate of Registration?
I am an air operator or commercial airline
In 1909 the first heavier-than-air, powered aircraft took flight over Bras d'Or Lakes in Baddeck, Nova Scotia. This event changed the face of Canada forever, an industry was born and a new way of life was formed.
- Flight 2010 — A Strategic Plan for Civil Aviation
- Canadian Aviation Executives Safety Network
- General Information
- Acts & Regulations
- Aviation safety
- Advisory circulars
- Civil Aviation Daily Occurrence Reporting System (CADORS)
- Fatigue Risk Management System for Canadian Aviation
- In-Flight Fire Fighting Video: Developed by the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) with assistance from Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) and Other Aviation Authorities.
- Safety Management Systems (SMS)
- Incident reporting
- Transport Canada Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM)
- Aviation security
- Transport Canada
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods
I am an aircraft maintenance engineer
With the second largest fleet of civil aircraft in the western world, Canada's maintenance organizations assist in ensuring that all aeronautical products built, operated or maintained under Canadian control conform to national and international airworthiness standards.
- Civil Aviation policies, guidelines and procedures
- Aircraft Maintenance & Manufacturing Inspection and Audit (Checklists) Manual
- Airworthiness
- Approved/Accepted Organizations
- Canadian Civil Aviation Register
- Commercial and Business Aviation Publications
- Transport Canada Civil Aviation Guidelines: Maintenance Policy Manuals
- Maintenance Policy Manual (MPM) Checklist
- Minimum Equipment Lists
- Scheduled Maintenance Instruction Development Process Manual
- Transport Canada Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM)
- Aircraft Maintenance and Manufacturing Query System Procedures
- Aircraft Corrosion
- Acts & Regulations
- Advisory circulars, directives and policy letters
- Transport Canada
I am flight instructor
As a flight instructor, you are responsible for training the next generation of Canadian pilots. Transport Canada can provide you with tools and resources that can help you with your day-to-day work with your clients.
Need a refresher?
Learn where you can enrol in a flight instructor refresher course
- Publications and forms
- Application for flight instructor rating renewal (PDF)
- Renewal of a Flight Instructor rating - Aeroplane/Helicopter Categories
- Application for a Class ‘3’, Initial Flight Instructor Rating
- Chief Flight Instructor Nomination for a Recreational Aviation Flight Training School (PDF)
- Pilot Examiner Program
- General Aviation Policy Letters (GAPL)
- Training
- Flight instructor refresher courses
- In-Flight Fire Fighting Video: Developed by the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) with assistance from Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) and Other Aviation Authorities.
- Personnel Licensing and Training
- Renewal of a Flight Instructor rating - Aeroplane/Helicopter Categories
- Examinations
- Flight Instructor Guides - Aeroplane
- Flight Test Guide — Flight Instructor Rating — Aeroplane, Helicopter, Aerobatic
- Flight Instructor Guide - Aeroplane
- Flight Test Guide - Commercial Pilot Licence - Aeroplane
- Flight Test Guide - Recreational Pilot Permit – Aeroplane
- Flight Test Guide - Private Pilot Licence – Aeroplane
- Flight Test Guide - Instrument Rating
- Flight Test Guide - Multi-Engine Class Rating – Aeroplane
- VFR Navigation Progress Test Guide — Aeroplane
- Study and Reference Guide – Flight Instructor Rating – Aeroplane and Helicopter
- Instructor Guide - VFR Over-the-Top Rating
- Instructor Guide - Multi-Engine Class Rating
- Flight Instructor Guides - Helicopter
- Flight Instructor Guides - Other
- Transport Canada
I am a member of the crew
As a member of the crew, you provide support and assistance to aircraft, both on the groud and in the air. You play an important role in keeping operations running smoothly, and keeping Canadians safe. Transport Canada has resources for you on topics ranging from training to safety.
- General information
- Training
- Personnel Training &Licensing
- Aviation Learning Services
- When in Doubt... Small and Large Aircraft - Aircraft Critical Surface Contamination Training for Aircrew and Groundcrew
- Keep Your Eyes on the Hook! Helicopter External Load Operations - Ground Crew Safety
- In-Flight Fire Fighting Video: Developed by the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) with assistance from Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) and Other Aviation Authorities.
- Acts & Regulations
- Safety
- Aviation Safety Letters
- Civil Aviation Daily Occurrence Reporting System (CADORS)
- Security
I am an inspector
Transport Canada inspects aviation operations to make sure they meet safety regulations and enforces the law when they don’t. Transport Canada’s role now goes even further, as it also measures how well industry safety management systems are working.
- General
- Safety Management Systems (SMS)
- Civil Aviation Safety Inspector Toolkit CD Information
- Civil Aviation Safety Inspector – Occupational Health &Safety Manual
- Inspection Procedures for Highway Tanks Used on Aerodrome Property
- Approved Check Dispatcher Manual
- Transport Canada Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM)
- Cabin Safety Standards
- Cabin Safety Inspector
- Operational Standards
- Advanced Qualification Program Evaluator Manual - TP 14672
- Inspector Quick Guide for Approvals and Inspections of Operational Control Systems - TP 1421
- Commercial and Business Aviation - Dangerous Goods - Inspector's Manual (PDF)
- Air Carrier Inspector Manual
- Civil Aviation Directives
- Civil Aviation Integrated Management System Standard
- Advisory Circulars
- Aircraft Maintenance and Manufacturing Query System Procedures
- Maintenance Policy Manual - MPM Checklist - TP 14428
- Acts & Regulations
- Transport Canada
- Training
I am a pilot
As a pilot, you help keep Canada moving. You play an important role in the safety of passengers, both here and abroad, everyday. Whether you work in the commercial airline industry, or fly strictly for recreation, Transport Canada has resources and information for all Canadian pilots.
In order to be considered current, a pilot, in addition to holding a valid Medical Certificate must meet the regulatory requirements for recency and currency.
Learn more on how to stay current.
- General
- Directives
- Advisory Circulars
- Safety Management Systems (SMS)
- Civil Aviation Safety Inspector Toolkit
- Civil Aviation Issues Reporting System (CAIRS)
- Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada (TATC)
- Air Transportation (CTA)
- Transportation Safety Board of Canada
- NAV CANADA
- Canadian Transportation Agency
- Acts & Regulations
- Training and Licensing
- Flight Taining
- How to Select a Flying School
- How Do I?
- Aircraft Registration and Leasing
- Flight Crew Licensing Forms
- Approved Check Pilot Manual
- Advanced Qualification Program Evaluator Manual - TP 14672
- Flight Test Guide - Instrument Rating
- Manual of all Weather Operations
- Transport Canada Aeronautical Information Manual
- Publications
- In-Flight Fire Fighting Video: Developed by the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) with assistance from Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) and Other Aviation Authorities.
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