Canadian Council for Aviation & Aerospace

08/24/2026

This week, we kick off our Safety Management Systems Investigations virtual workshop to introduce you to the fundamentals of investigating in an SMS environment and help SMS and Safety personnel conduct basic investigations.

What We Will Cover:

Day 1: Investigation fundamentals, investigating hazards vs. occurrences, regulatory requirements, and accident causation principles.

Day 2: Practical tools and techniques, including a SHELL Model exercise, interviewing methods, evidence collection and photography, evidence analysis, and report writing.

Click the link in our comments to learn more about all of our upcoming workshops.

08/20/2026

A strong Safety Management System isn't just about telling teams to be safe; it is a structured, proactive approach to identifying hazards, investigating occurrences, and safeguarding hangar operations.

To help safety and SMS personnel build practical, Transport Canada-aligned investigation capabilities without disrupting daily workflows, CCAA is presenting a live, instructor-led Virtual Workshop: Safety Management Systems Investigations (SMSI - Basic).

What We Will Cover:

Day 1: Investigation fundamentals, investigating hazards vs. occurrences, regulatory requirements, and accident causation principles.

Day 2: Practical tools and techniques, including a SHELL Model exercise, interviewing methods, evidence collection and photography, evidence analysis, and report writing.

Equip your safety personnel with the verified tools needed to manage hazards effectively and support operational excellence across your organization.

Click here to learn more: https://avaerocouncil.ca/events/profile/ccaa-safety-management-systems-investigations-(smsi)-virtual-workshop-august-(confirmed-to-run!)

07/27/2026

CCAA offers a wide range of courses and workshops, both live and virtual. See below for the workshops available in August 2026!

Enjoy the flexibility of sessions through your own computer, as part of a virtual learning workshop. There are plenty of options to fit your schedule and interests.

Sign up today! https://avaerocouncil.ca/training

07/24/2026

Excellent and timely journalism by Lisa Gordon of Skies Plus.

Between impending retirements, recruiting and training apprentices, and learning to harness new technologies, there’s a lot of change in business aircraft maintenance.

07/22/2026

The Canadian Council for Aviation & Aerospace (CCAA) invites you to participate in our final online data collection workshop Thursday July 23rd at 10:30 AM EST.

Thank you to the many concerned professionals who have shared their thoughts and idea in Monday's and Wednesday's sessions.

Employment Social Development Canada (ESDC) is prioritizing the development of solutions to the challenges of training and retaining AME's.
At their request, CCAA is speaking with industry leaders about the specific challenges that the industry continues to face within the hiring and retention process of licensed AMEs.

CCAA will compile the findings from these workshops to present recommendations to the Federal government to address current and future workforce needs.

Register now to join in the conversation to uncover the root cause(s) of the AME shortage.
More info and registration here:
https://avaerocouncil.ca/events/profile/the-empty-hangar:-join-us-in-%22uncovering-the-root-cause(s)-of-the-ame-shortage.%22

07/22/2026

When eight-year-old Rylee needed eye surgery, her grandmother Marg knew getting the care she needed would mean travelling more than 550 km from their home in Williams Lake to Vancouver.

The biggest worry wasn't the surgery itself; it was how they were going to afford the trip.

After finding Hope Air online, Marg and Rylee were able to travel to Vancouver on Pacific Coastal Airlines, ensuring Rylee could receive her surgery without delaying the care she needed.

"The staff at the airport and on the plane were wonderful. Very caring, respectful, and kind individuals. Their professionalism was incredible. Thank you to everyone at Pacific Coastal and Hope Air for everything you have done."

If you or someone you know needs to travel for medical care, Hope Air may be able to help with travel support. Find out if you are eligible for travel support https://hopeair.ca/travel-support-services/

07/20/2026

Today at the Farnborough Air Show, Ontario announced an investment of nearly $2.6M for the Downsview Aerospace Innovation and Research (DAIR) initiative.

Funded through the Trade Impacted Communities Program (TICP), this project will support workers and businesses affected by global trade changes and create new opportunities across the defence supply chain.

https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1007780/ontario-investing-nearly-26-million-to-protect-aerospace-workers-and-enhance-defence-readiness

Downsview Aerospace Innovation & Research

07/17/2026

CCAA offers a wide range of courses and workshops, both live and virtual.
Enjoy the flexibility of sessions through your own computer, as part of a virtual learning workshop. There are plenty of options to fit your schedule and interests.

Our courses run through the summer. Sign up today!
https://avaerocouncil.ca/training

07/17/2026

The Canadian Council for Aviation & Aerospace (CCAA) invites you to participate in an online data collection workshop.

Employment Social Development Canada (ESDC) is prioritizing the development of solutions to the challenges of training and retaining AME's.

In advance of our September 2026 Labour Market Information (LMI) project, CCAA, at the request of ESDC, is speaking with industry leaders about the specific challenges that the industry continues to face within the hiring and retention process of licensed AMEs.

CCAA will compile the findings from these workshops to present recommendations to the Federal government to address current and future workforce needs.

Register today to join in the conversation to uncover the root cause(s) of the AME shortage.

More info and registration here:
https://avaerocouncil.ca/events/profile/the-empty-hangar:-join-us-in-%22uncovering-the-root-cause(s)-of-the-ame-shortage.%22