The Canadian Transportation Agency issues administrative monetary penalty to GC Aviation

February 22, 2023 – Gatineau, QC – Canadian Transportation Agency

The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) has issued an administrative monetary penalty of $110,000 against GC Aviation for contraventions of section 57 of the Canada Transportation Act.

These contraventions were committed on seven occasions between February 9 and May 24, 2023, and are related to the operation of a HondaJet aircraft between Canada and the United States, without holding a Canadian aviation document as provided for in Part II of the CTA, thereby contravening section 57(b) of the Canada Transportation Act.

Between June 21 and October 11, 2023, GC Aviation committed 15 contraventions related to the operation of a HondaJet aircraft between Canada and the United States without holding a licence as required by Part II of the Canada Transportation Act, section 57(a).

GC Aviation has 30 days to request a review before the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada.