July 18, 2020 – GTAA to eliminate 500 positions as part of restructuring
TOP STORY
Toronto’s Pearson airport cuts 1/4 of staff due to reduced travel demand amid COVID-19 pandemic
DECISIONS
- Duty of Fair Representation – M.R. v Viking Air Limited, 2020 BCLRB 73
Complainant alleged Union breached its statutory duty of fair representation when it did not pursue a grievance on his behalf – claimed Union representation was arbitrary and discriminatory – some requests by employee not available or within the scope of Union’s representation – no evidence of intent to deceive or improper motives by Union – complaint dismissed - Cancellation of Air Operator Certificate – 164061 BC Ltd. Wabusk Air v. Canada (Minister of Transport), [2020] C.T.A.T.D. No. 15
Appeal of cancellation of Air Operator Certificate (AOC) by Minister of Transport (MOT) – Tribunal found 49 non-compliance items – attempts made to assist company achieving compliance – company placed on Enhanced Monitoring program for 2 years – some improvements but recurring themes of non-compliance detrimental to aviation safety – cancellation confirmed - Breach of Confidentiality – Settlement – Canadian Union of Public Employees, Air Canada Component v Air Canada, 2020 CanLII 46254
Grievor resinstated pursuant to Memorandum of Settlement (MOS) – terms included payment to grievor and confidentiality obligations – employer withheld payment when grievor disclosed terms of MOS to other flight attendants – arbitrator found disclosure a serious breach of confidentiality – no remedy for breach of confidentiality provisions in MOS – no further breach, suggesting withholding of payment already had deterrent effect – $7,500 damages awarded to Air Canada, about 1/3 of settlement payment - Wrongful Dismissal – Bouchard et Ministère des Transports, 2020 QCCFP 19
Air operations manager for Quebec Government suspended during investigation of allegations of psychological harassment and poisoned environment – during suspension, employee provided with different work assignments and office – employee resigned and claimed wrongful dismissal – evidence showed numerous complaints justifying temporary suspension – employee did not contest temporary suspension or temporary assignments within 30-day deadline provided by Public Service Act – employee obtained second job as pilot conflicting with position – resignation was voluntary - Workers’ Compensation – Cost Allocation – Delta Air Lines inc., 2020 LNQCTAT 2809
Workplace injury of Ramp Agent – appeal of allocation of costs by employer – no evidence previous injury contributed to injury as argued by employer – dismissed
CTA DECISIONS
- Application – Vietnam Airlines JSC c.o.b. as Vietnam Airlines – Determination No. A-2020-139
Pursuant to subsection 78(2) of the Canada Transportation Act, SC 1996, c 10 - Application – Ignace Airways (1996) Ltd. – Determination No. A-2020-138
Suspension of Licence No. 962051 - Application – Qwest Helicopters (2020) Ltd. – Determination No. A-2020-137
Pursuant to section 61 of the Canada Transportation Act, SC 1996, c 10 - SUSPENSION – Presidential Air Inc. c.o.b. as Presidential Air – Order No. 2020-A-124
Licence Nos. 100129 et 110019 - SUSPENSION – L-3 Communications Flight International Aviation LLC – Order No. 2020-A-123
Licence No. 030035 - SUSPENSION – Orion Aviation Solutions, LLC c.o.b. as Orion Flight Services – Order No. 2020-A-122
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TC/TSB NEWS
- Backgrounder: Canada and Ontario invest in roads and an airport runway for rural communities in Northern Ontario
- COVID-19: Interim Order respecting certain requirements for civil aviation due to COVID-19, No. 3
- COVID-19: Transport Canada Temperature Screening Standards
- Foreign Airworthiness Directives
INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION NEWS
COPA
- Advisory Circular 507-001: Special Certificate of Airworthiness – Limited
- Green energy developments progressing during pandemic
- Where in Canada can I fly to?
ICAO
UNION NEWS
AFA
IAMAW
Unifor
- GTAA layoffs point to urgent need for aviation sector strategy
- Unifor meets with Minister Garneau to review air transportation sector priorities
AIRPORT NEWS
- ACI introduces new Airport Service Quality questions related to COVID-19
- COVID-19: Transformation is the key to recovery for airport retail
- GTAA announces workforce reductions and restructuring due to COVID-19 impacts
- The queues are returning: Top 5 challenges security checkpoints will face
ROTARY OPERATOR NEWS
- Fighting forest fires at night: BC Wildfire Service successfully tests night vision helicopter operations
- Innisfail closes heliport with safety improvements pegged at $250,000
AVIATION NEWS
- 2020 edition of AERO Gatineau-Ottawa Air Show has been cancelled
- Air Canada fires back at B.C.’s criticism of Canadian airlines’ COVID protocol
- Air Canada proposes science-based approach to easing Quarantine Act restrictions
- Air Transat makes its first two delivery flights with a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blend, a first for the Airbus plant in Hamburg, Germany
- Airshow London takes flight with Canada’s first socially responsible and physically distant air show
- At least 26 flights have arrived in Canada with COVID-19 cases in last two weeks
- The Business of Business: Canada’s airline industry navigates the challenges of COVID 19
- Coastal Drone Co makes drone pilot certificates easier to achieve for hobbyists & pros
- CWHM’s Grumman Avenger is ready to fly!
- COMMENTARY: Airlines who are refusing to provide refunds during COVID-19 could face reputational damage
- In-Flight Data receives 1-year BVLOS certificate from Transport Canada
- MDA appoints Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel
- NAV CANADA reports June traffic figures
- New co-operative airline plans Quebec launch
- Pascan Aviation expands its regional service offer in Eastern Quebec
- Passengers on 31 flights in Canada may have been exposed to COVID-19 in July
- Stricter measures needed after several flights with COVID-19 cases onboard: Henry