Air Transport Service Exception for Foreign Operators

Verified from official sources
SOR/96-433, s. 900.09Version 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026

In plain language

Foreign operators can provide air transport services in Canada only if they hold a specific licence issued under section 61 of the Canada Transportation Act.

Requirement as structured

A person who is not Canadian may operate an RPA to provide an air transport service if they hold a licence issued under section 61 of the Canada Transportation Act.

Original regulatory text

A person that does not meet the criteria referred to in subsection (1) may operate a remotely piloted aircraft to provide an air transport service if the person holds a licence issued under section 61 of the Canada Transportation Act.

Applies when

country
Canada
operation
air transport service
regulatory category
General