About CBAA

Who We Are

 The Canadian Business Aviation Association (CBAA) is a non-profit association incorporated in 1962 as Canada’s voice for business aviation.  Over the course of its conception, CBAA has assumed an increasing leadership role in its advocacy and regulatory stewardship role for Canadian business aviation interests.  The CBAA boasts over 500 membership companies and represents the Canadian business aviation community as a third party organization to government and non-government factions.

CBAA, through an authority from the Canadian Government is responsible for the licensing of private aircraft to fly in Canada through its Private Operator Certificate (POC) program.  This program is designed to ensure that aircraft operate safely and efficiently.

Mission

 To represent and promote the Canadian business aviation community globally, advocating safety, security, and efficiency.

Vision

• Promote the value of business aviation and shape its distinctive identity;
• Foster safety, security, efficiency, and innovation for Canada’s business aviation community;
• Lead in the utilization of performance-based concepts;
•  Promote a regulatory and policy environment which fosters the growth of business aviation.

 Strategic Objectives

• Achieve fair and equitable access for business aviation;
• Promote the growth and recognition of business aviation;
• Foster safe, secure and efficient business aviation;
• Provide valuable membership services;
• Maintain good governance.