Media Statement: Air Canada pilots union considers merger with larger union February 6, 20236 February 2023 “ALPA and ACPA pilot leaders met this week for an initial discussion about a potential merger and the benefits of being stronger together. Unions are at their best when they speak with one voice, and ALPA and ACPA are committed to exploring ways to advance the piloting profession and aviation safety in Canada and the United States. It’s still early in the process, and any decision on whether to formalize a partnership would ultimately rest with the pilots and their elected leaders at each union.” Source:la source : https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/air-canada-pilots-union-considers-130459058.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAIfEsGuVCHlP8dDkrb70SVoeC1VHCXBVXwAT Read MoreEn savoir plus
In the News: ACPA supports CF-TCC donation in Winnipeg September 7, 20227 September 2022 In Winnipeg recently, the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada received into its collection CF-TCC – a Lockheed Electra L10A – one of the original three Lockheed aircraft that Trans Canada Airlines purchased in 1937. ACPA’s CEO, Rob Giguere, took part in the handover, representing pilots past, present and future... Read MoreEn savoir plus
In the News: Laid-off airline workers mull post-COVID job options as industry languishes March 16, 202116 March 2021 One year after the federal government instituted its first COVID-19 related travel restrictions -- which kicked off a precipitous drop in airline revenues -- workers in the aviation industry have borne the brunt of the economic pain. Source:la source : https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/laid-off-airline-workers-mull-post-covid-job-options-as-industry-languishes-1.5349548 Read MoreEn savoir plus
In the News: Letter from Aviation Groups January 22, 202122 January 2021 ACPA joined the National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) and other unions in issuing a press release urging the federal government to consult with our industry prior to introducing new measures. Read MoreEn savoir plus
In the News: Union leaders call on the government for urgent financial support for the aviation sector October 1, 20201 October 2020 Today, Canadian union leaders representing more than 310,000 Canadian workers are calling on the Trudeau government to take urgent, concrete steps to prevent permanent, long-lasting damage to the aviation sector by providing direct support... Source:la source : https://acpa.ca/Media/ACPA/Documents/Union-Aviation-Press-Release-1Oct20-FINAL.pdf Read MoreEn savoir plus
In the News: Retired Captain Judy Cameron Recognized October 2, 20192 October 2019 Congratulations to retired ACPA member, Captain Judy Cameron, on the recent scholarship named in her honour. Captain Cameron was Air Canada’s first female pilot. The Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship supports young women in pursuit of careers in aviation who may not have the means to do so… Source:la source : https://www.wingsmagazine.com/cameron-honoured-with-air-canada-scholarship-for-women-in-aviation/ Read MoreEn savoir plus
In the News: Fatigue Regulations December 12, 201812 December 2018 As you may be aware, Minister of Transport Marc Garneau today announced Fatigue Regulations in Canada Gazette II. Read more on the latest developments on this file... Read MoreEn savoir plus
In the News: Canada's first female commercial pilot honoured with Alberta Order of Excellence October 18, 201818 October 2018 CBC News... Source:la source : https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/rosella-bjornson-pilot-alberta-order-of-excellence-1.4868503 Read MoreEn savoir plus
Fatigue led to Air Canada pilot’s near collision, says safety board: Here’s what pilots say Transport Canada should do September 26, 201826 September 2018 Global News reports a day after the NTSB released its findings regarding Air Canada flight 759. Source:la source : https://globalnews.ca/news/4489361/fatigue-transport-canada-rules-air-canada-near-miss/ Read MoreEn savoir plus
VIDEO: CTV National News: Perilous chain of events September 25, 201825 September 2018 CTV National News interviews ACPA MEC Chair, Captain Matt Hogan, on fatigue issues facing Canadian pilots. Source:la source : https://www.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=1499177 Read MoreEn savoir plus
U.S. safety board cites fatigue as factor in Air Canada near miss September 25, 201825 September 2018 The Toronto Star reports on the fatigue factor following the National Transportation Safety Board's report on the AC759 near-miss in San Francisco. Source:la source : https://www.thestar.com/business/2018/09/25/national-safety-board-expected-to-determine-cause-of-air-canada-close-call.html Read MoreEn savoir plus
ACPA in the News: Pilots unhappy with potential changes to flying time regulations May 23, 201823 May 2018 CEO Milt Isaacs advocates for changes to draft regulations surrounding flight and duty times on CBC’s The National on May 22, 2018. Source:la source : http://www.cbc.ca/news/thenational/pilots-unhappy-with-potential-changes-to-flying-time-regulations-1.4673975 Read MoreEn savoir plus
Ban handheld lasers, says pilots association president February 16, 201616 February 2016 The head of the Air Canada Pilots Association wants Ottawa to put handheld lasers on its list of prohibited weapons. Source:la source : http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/pilot-lasers-1.3449164 Read MoreEn savoir plus
Transport Canada postpones new fatigue rules for pilots October 8, 20158 October 2015 "Major airlines like Air Canada have in place collective agreements that already impose limits on how their flight crews can be on duty. As a result, the new Transport Canada rules would hit smaller carriers." Source:la source : http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2015/10/07/election-delays-new-fatigue-rules-for-pilots.html Read MoreEn savoir plus
Pilots call for more fatigue regulations in Canada August 21, 201521 August 2015 It’s been nearly 20 years since fatigue regulations governing pilots and crew members in Canada have been updated. Source:la source : http://globalnews.ca/news/2177082/pilots-call-for-more-fatigue-regulations-in-canada/ Read MoreEn savoir plus
Pilots frustrated by delays on fatigue rules August 17, 201517 August 2015 Canada's largest pilots group says the federal government is lagging behind in updating regulations aimed at reducing pilot fatigue. Source:la source : http://www.ctvnews.ca/business/pilots-frustrated-by-delays-on-fatigue-rules-1.2518996 Read MoreEn savoir plus
Air Canada Pilots Call for Improved Fatigue Regulations August 14, 201514 August 2015 "On CTV’s Canada AM, ACPA MEC Chair Captain Geoff Wall explains that Canada’s pilot fatigue regulations lag behind the rest of the world and need to be updated to protect the safety of airline passengers." Source:la source : http://canadaam.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=679619/ Read MoreEn savoir plus
New budget airline NewLeaf Travel seeks clearance for takeoff April 7, 20157 April 2015 "A former executive at Frontier Airlines Inc. is proposing to launch an ultra-low-cost carrier in Canada, saying NewLeaf Travel Co. Inc. will focus on Hamilton and Abbotsford, B.C." Source:la source : http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/new-budget-airline-newleaf-travel-seeks-clearance-for-takeoff/article23814888/ Read MoreEn savoir plus
Air Canada Pilots Statement on Air Safety Improvements March 27, 201527 March 2015 Toronto-The Air Canada Pilots Association (ACPA) today issued the following statement by ACPA President Captain Ian Smith in response to changes in safety procedures at Air Canada Read MoreEn savoir plus
Air Canada reaches tentative 10-year deal with its pilots October 7, 20147 October 2014 Air Canada has reached a tentative agreement with its pilots that will provide labour peace for 10 years and increase the airline’s flexibility amid stiffer competition from WestJet Airlines Ltd. and potential new entrants to the Canadian market. Source:la source : http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/air-canada-reaches-tentative-deal-with-pilots-for-new-10-year-contract/article20940934/#dashboard/follows/ Read MoreEn savoir plus
Air Canada reaches 10-year tentative deal with pilots that promises stability October 7, 20147 October 2014 "MONTREAL -- Air Canada reached an early and unprecedented 10-year tentative agreement Monday with the union representing 3,000 of its pilots." Source:la source : http://www.cp24.com/news/air-canada-reaches-10-year-tentative-deal-with-pilots-that-promises-stability-1.2041982 Read MoreEn savoir plus
Air Canada Pilots Reach New Agreement with Air Canada October 6, 20146 October 2014 "TORONTO –A new agreement has been reached between Air Canada and the Air Canada Pilots Association (ACPA) establishing compensation, benefits and other work rules until September 2024, which must be ratified by a majority vote of ACPA’s 3,000 members." Read MoreEn savoir plus
Air Canada approaches pilots for early discussions leading to longer contract September 16, 201416 September 2014 MONTREAL -- Air Canada is moving to begin contract negotiations with its pilots union early in hopes of avoiding the acrimony that marked the last round talks that ended up being eventually settled by a federal arbitrator. Source:la source : http://www.ctvnews.ca/business/air-canada-approaches-pilots-for-early-discussions-leading-to-longer-contract-1.2007755 Read MoreEn savoir plus
Airlines and pilots raise alarm over laser attacks July 29, 201429 July 2014 "OTTAWA—Canada’s airlines and aviation organizations are pressing Ottawa to make shining a laser at an aircraft a criminal offence, warning that the threat is “too great to ignore.”" Source:la source : http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2014/07/29/airlines_and_pilots_raise_alarm_over_laser_attacks.html Read MoreEn savoir plus
Les véhicules aériens sans pilote July 21, 201421 July 2014 "Lorsque l’entreprise de commerce électronique Amazon a annoncé en décembre dernier son intention de livrer des colis légers par drone, certains ont cru à une blague." Source:la source : http://www.ledevoir.com/economie/actualites-economiques/413847/les-vehicules-aeriens-sans-pilote-ces-petits-engins-volants-qui-nous-envahissent Read MoreEn savoir plus