CATCA-Canadian Air Traffic Control Association

08/24/2026

NAV CANADA Selects Kingston for Canada’s First-of-Its-Kind Digital Air Traffic Facility

✈️ Kingston at the Forefront of Canadian Aviation

NAV CANADA has chosen Kingston as the site of Canada’s first operational digital air traffic facility.

The new facility will use advanced cameras, microphones, sensors, infrared technology and secure networks to allow air traffic services to be provided remotely.

If successful, the Kingston facility could eventually become a permanent digital hub supporting up to 20 airports across the country.

Construction is already underway, putting Kingston at the forefront of the next generation of Canadian air traffic control. 🇨🇦✈️

Ottawa Nav Canada tower

08/21/2026

Today, members from the YHU Tower in Saint-Hubert held their 8th annual BBQ! 🎉🌭☀️😎

Flying schools and aviation stakeholders from across the airport have been invited to come together, connect and enjoy the afternoon. ✈️

A big thank you to our YHU members for once again organizing such a great event! 🙌

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Aujourd’hui, les membres de la tour YHU à Saint-Hubert ont tenu leur 8e barbecue annuel! 🎉🌭☀️😎

Les écoles de pilotage et les intervenants du secteur de l’aviation de l’ensemble de l’aéroport ont été invités à se rassembler, à échanger et à profiter de l’après-midi. ✈️

Un grand merci à nos membres de YHU d’avoir encore une fois organisé un si bel événement! 🙌

08/19/2026

When there are not enough qualified controllers available, traffic must be deliberately slowed to maintain safety. The staffing problem has taken years to develop and cannot be solved overnight. Training and qualifying an air traffic controller takes years, and relying on an already stretched workforce to continually fill the gaps through overtime is not a sustainable solution.

Controllers continue to demonstrate extraordinary professionalism under immense pressure. But dedication is not a staffing strategy. Governments and air navigation service providers must make recruitment, training, retention and resilient staffing a long-term priority.



https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16063149/Sydney-Airport-flight-delays-staff-shortage.html

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Ce qui se passe à l’aéroport de Sydney n’est pas un défi isolé. Les pénuries de contrôleurs aériens exercent une pression sur les systèmes aériens partout dans le monde, y compris ici, au Canada.

Lorsqu’il n’y a pas suffisamment de contrôleurs qualifiés disponibles, le trafic doit être délibérément ralenti afin de maintenir la sécurité. Le problème de dotation s’est développé sur plusieurs années et ne peut pas être réglé du jour au lendemain. Former et qualifier un contrôleur aérien prend des années, et compter sur un effectif déjà sous pression pour combler continuellement les écarts au moyen d’heures supplémentaires n’est pas une solution durable.

Les contrôleurs continuent de faire preuve d’un professionnalisme exceptionnel dans un contexte de pression immense. Mais le dévouement ne constitue pas une stratégie de dotation. Les gouvernements et les fournisseurs de services de navigation aérienne doivent faire du recrutement, de la formation, du maintien en poste et d’une dotation résiliente une priorité à long terme.

Airservices Australia confirmed ongoing rostering issues at Sydney Airport will continue this week.

08/17/2026

International air transport is facing evolving trends, opportunities and challenges. What priorities will help support global connectivity, economic development and resilience?

These are among the objectives at the centre of the upcoming Seventh Worldwide Air Transport Conference (ATConf/7), which will be held under the theme "Air Transport: Powering Global Connectivity, Economic Development and Resilience in a Dynamic World."

Taking place from 16 to 20 November 2026 at ICAO Headquarters in Montréal, the event will bring together representatives of ICAO Member States and key stakeholders to engage in strategic dialogue on the future of international air transport.

Registration for ATConf/7 is limited only to invited delegates; however, sponsorship and exhibition opportunities are available, which offer interested organizations presence at this important event.

By sponsoring or exhibiting your organization can:

💡 Showcase its products, solutions, and services to key aviation stakeholders and decision makers.
💡 Create awareness amongst event delegates and build connections within the international aviation community.
💡 Position their organization as a benefit to key economic and regulatory priorities for air transport.

📩 Inquire about sponsorship and exhibition opportunities: https://www.icao.int/events/ATConf7/sponsor-exhibitor-opportunities

👉 Find out more about ATConf/7: https://www.icao.int/events/ATConf7

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08/10/2026

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/remote-air-traffic-controllers-9.7300601

Nav Canada is testing a new digital aerodrome air traffic control program in Kingston, Ont,. one that will allow people to direct the movement of planes from a remote location — even a city away.

08/03/2026

# Celebrating the Civic Holiday Across Canada

The August long weekend offers Canadians an opportunity to pause, recharge and enjoy the communities and natural spaces that make our country so special.

To our members working over the long weekend: thank you for your continued professionalism and dedication. Your work helps keep Canada’s aviation system moving safely during one of the busiest travel periods of the summer.

Whether you are working, travelling, relaxing at home or exploring somewhere new, CATCA wishes you and your family a safe and enjoyable Civic Holiday weekend.
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# Souligner le congé civique partout au Canada

La longue fin de semaine d’août offre aux Canadiens et Canadiennes l’occasion de faire une pause, de refaire le plein et de profiter des communautés et des espaces naturels qui rendent notre pays si spécial.

À nos membres qui travaillent pendant la longue fin de semaine : merci pour votre professionnalisme et votre dévouement continus. Votre travail contribue à assurer la sécurité et la fluidité du système aérien canadien pendant l’une des périodes de déplacement les plus achalandées de l’été.

Que vous soyez au travail, en voyage, à la maison ou à la découverte d’un nouvel endroit, l’ACCTA vous souhaite, ainsi qu’à votre famille, une longue fin de semaine du congé civique agréable et sécuritaire.