What are the requirements that an air carrier must meet in order to operate charter flights to and from Canada?
A9. • For all flights, an air carrier must hold a valid non-scheduled international licence, a Canadian aviation document issued by Transport Canada and it must have prescribed liability insurance coverage. • For Canadian originating international (but not destined to the U.S.) charter flights utilizing aircraft over 35,000 lbs (15,900 kg) maximum certificated take-off weight (MCTOW), a tariff on file and in effect as well as a program permit are also required. • For Canadian originating resaleable charter flights destined to the United States, utilizing aircraft over 35,000 lbs (15,900 kg) MCTOW, a tariff consisting of general terms and conditions on file and in effect as well as a program permit are also required. • Foreign originating charter flights utilizing aircraft over 35,000 lbs (15,900 kg) MCTOW require prior notification of the flight details and the carrier will receive an acknowledgement of the notification from Agency staff.
