No. ON 01/06
For Immediate Release
March 8, 2006

NEXJET AVIATION INC.’S AIR OPERATOR CERTIFICATE CANCELLED

TORONTO — Transport Canada announced the cancellation of NexJet Aviation Inc.’s air operator certificate effective March 8, 2006. Without an air operator certificate, the company cannot provide commercial air services.

The decision to cancel NexJet Aviation Inc.’s Air Operator Certificate was based on a review of the company's records relating to a number of suspensions and Notices of Suspension, regulatory offences and the company’s inability to demonstrate operational control, including proper record keeping and aircraft maintenance. NexJet Aviation Inc. was also found not to be operating under the conditions for which the Air Operator Certificate was issued. Today’s cancellation does not preclude any further regulatory action at a later date.

Transport Canada issues air operator certificates to companies wishing to provide commercial air operator services in Canada. The certification process includes the requirement that the applicant demonstrate it has developed an operational and organizational structure in accordance with Transport Canada regulations.

More information on the Canadian Aviation Regulations can be found on Transport Canada’s civil aviation website.

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