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CBAA Chief Lays Out 2020 Goals
By: Gordon Gilbert
Caption: CBAA 2020 objectives include equitable airport access, government  support of SAF, and protection against risk of luxury taxes.
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The Canadian Business Aviation Association (CBAA) has outlined a busy agenda for 2020 that focuses on access, sustainability, and taxation. “With the start of the new year, I am excited to share how we will work with members, government, and industry to promote and simplify business aviation in 2020,” said CBAA president and CEO Anthony Norejko in an annual letter to members.

Norejko laid out three specific objectives: ensuring that business flights have equitable access to airports; encouraging the government to invest in and support the use of sustainable aviation fuels; and eliminating the risk of a “luxury tax” on aircraft used for business purposes.

“We will also work with the civil service and are already engaged with Transport Canada directly on important regulatory issues like modernizing and simplifying CARs,” said Norejko. “We will also continue to advocate for business aviation directly with Nav Canada and other aviation and transportation organizations that affect our operations.”

CBAA is working to develop new operational tools, such as additional delegations and exemptions, as well as to publish an updated economic impact study showing the value of business aviation, he said. “Our goals are ambitious, but they are necessary,” conceded Norejko. “We won’t hit all the targets overnight, but thanks to an engaged membership, dedicated chapter leaders, a committed board, and a professional team, we will reach them.”