NAV CANADA announces President & CEO transition
OTTAWA, Dec. 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NAV CANADA today announced the appointment of Raymond G. Bohn as President & CEO, effective February 1, 2021. Mr. Bohn is currently the Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, with responsibility for the development of a skilled and motivated workforce and the provision of strategic direction, stakeholder […]
NAV CANADA Announces Successful Completion of Consent Solicitation
OTTAWA, Dec. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NAV CANADA today announced that it has successfully completed the previously announced solicitation of consents and proxies (the “Consent Solicitation”) with respect to proposed amendments to each of the master trust indenture (the “MTI”) governing all outstanding bonds (collectively, the “Bonds”) and the general obligation indenture (the “GOI”) […]
NAV CANADA reports November traffic figures
OTTAWA, Dec. 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NAV CANADA announced today its traffic figures for the month of November 2020, as measured in weighted charging units for enroute, terminal and oceanic air navigation services, in comparison to the last fiscal year. Traffic in November 2020 decreased by an average of 53.4 per cent compared to […]
NAV CANADA announces additional workforce change
OTTAWA, Dec. 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NAV CANADA announced the continuation of its restructuring efforts which will impact approximately 180 jobs across the country, including layoffs of operational and technology staff. A detailed review of historical air traffic, the current environment and longer term traffic forecasts informed these changes. Altogether, NAV CANADA has eliminated […]
Possible cuts to air traffic control services raise safety concerns in affected B.C. communities
From CBC News – link to source story Nav Canada considering cutting jobs at towers across Canada, including those in Prince George and Castlegar CBC News · Posted: Dec 05, 2020 Communities in the B.C. Interior are voicing safety concerns over possible cuts to air traffic control services at regional airports. Nav Canada, the company that runs the […]
Nav Canada cuts could bring large job loss to N.L. airport communities, MP says
From CBC News – link to source story As many as 40 high-paying jobs could be lost, says Scott Simms CBC News · Posted: Dec 02, 2020 Job cuts within Nav Canada, the company that owns and operates Canada’s civil air navigation service, could lead to as many as one in five controllers in central Newfoundland out of work, according […]
Canadian Air Traffic Controllers Speak Out Against Layoff and Service Reduction
OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 2, 2020 /CNW/ – Over the past three months, NAV Canada has announced their intention to close seven air traffic control towers and reduce the level of service at their respective airports. Additionally, NAV Canada has served the Union notice of their intent to further reduce the air traffic control workforce outside these units. […]
NAV CANADA Announces Commencement of Bondholder and Noteholder Consent Solicitation
OTTAWA, Nov. 27, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NAV CANADA today announced that it has called for a joint meeting (the “Meeting”) of holders of all outstanding bonds (collectively, the “Bonds”) and holders of all outstanding series of notes (collectively, the “Notes”), respectively, and commenced the solicitation of consents and proxies (the “Consent Solicitation”) to consider […]
NAV CANADA reports October traffic figures
OTTAWA, Nov. 26, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NAV CANADA announced today its traffic figures for the month of October 2020, as measured in weighted charging units for enroute, terminal and oceanic air navigation services, in comparison to the last fiscal year. Traffic in October 2020 decreased by an average of 59.5 per cent compared to […]
NAV CANADA looks to streamline operations
OTTAWA, Nov. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NAV CANADA continues to take steps to safely streamline its operations to help preserve the sustainability of the country’s air navigation system. The Company is moving forward with additional adjustments to its services and will be launching level of service reviews for six air traffic control towers. This […]