OUR COMMITMENT TO AVIATION
We are dedicated to shaping the future of aviation by supporting our diverse membership, driving innovation, providing leadership in advocacy and issues management, offering access to world leading flight training, and ensuring the highest standards of safety and operational excellence.
OUR HISTORY
1934
1937
1942
1962
Founded on November 18, 1934, at the Chateau Laurier Hotel in Ottawa as the Commercial Air Transport and Manufacturers' Association of Canada.
In 1937 a permanent staff was appointed, and an office was established in Ottawa.
On November 2, 1942, the name was changed to the Air Industries and Transport Association of Canada.
On April 9, 1962, the association was renamed the Air Transport Association of Canada (ATAC) as the manufacturing members formed their own association, allowing ATAC to focus exclusively on air operators and the commercial aviation support industry.
TODAY
ATAC continues to be a premier aviation association, serving as Canada's national trade association for commercial aviation and flight training organizations as well as aviation industry suppliers.
OUR VALUES AND GOALS
OUR OBJECTIVES AND PRIORITIES
ATAC’s objectives and priorities guide everything we do: supporting Canada’s air transport industry through effective advocacy, leadership in safety and security, and the promotion of innovation and growth. Through these efforts, we work to advance and strengthen Canadian commercial aviation.
OUR ACTIVITIES
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Contact lobbying
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Content lobbying
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Regulatory & legislative Monitoring
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Education & Intelligence sharing
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Benefit programs for members
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Annual Canadian Aviation Conference and Tradeshow
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Industry Spokesman
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Urgent Member Assistance
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Industry Advocacy
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International Marketing for Flight Training and Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul.
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Partnerships with key industry stakeholder organizations
