Tag #Canadian Aviation

How have staff shortages, particularly among pilots and air traffic controllers, contributed to the decline in reliability of Canada's air travel system?

The decline in Canada's aviation system is a result of a confluence of factors, including underinvestment in training and infrastructure, coupled with a profit-first approach by some operators. The ICAO audit revealed multiple shortcomings in Transport Canada's oversight, including pilot licensing, fatigue management, and air traffic controller staffing levels. This has created a fragile system vulnerable to disruptions, such as winter storms or staff illness, leading to widespread service disruptions.