Aviation

QSA's Week in Aviation (#20, 2025)

CBSA intercepts heroin shipment in Ottawa; Weekly aircraft movements data released; Refined petroleum data for April published; March travel to Canada declines; No new regulatory changes announced

Good morning! This is Queen Street Analytics' weekly roundup of regulatory developments, legislative discussions, political announcements and other government-related news for the airline and airports industry, as well as pilots and other aviation-professionals. Every Monday, we break down the most important updates in this space in under five minutes.

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Start Date: 2025-05-19
End Date: 2025-05-24

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Weekly Aircraft Movements Data Available for May 3–9, 2025

Statistics Canada released the latest dataset on weekly aircraft itinerant movements for the period of May 3 to 9, 2025. The dataset provides figures for both commercial and general aviation activity across Canada's airports. Industry stakeholders can access details on trends in air traffic volume during this period. This release forms part of the routine reporting on operational air navigation trends.

Sources: Open Government Data Set: www.statcan.gc.ca

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Refined Petroleum Products Data for April Released

Statistics Canada has updated production and inventory figures for refined petroleum products relating to April 2025. These data encompass categories such as aviation fuel, with more detailed metrics and breakdowns available upon request. The new figures support ongoing analyses of supply and consumption patterns relevant to aviation fuel procurement.

Sources: Open Government Data Set: www.statcan.gc.ca

Cross-Border Travel to Canada Sees Year-over-Year Decline in March 2025

Travel data for March 2025 indicate a 6.6% decrease in US residents’ trips to Canada (totalling 1.2 million), while overseas travel arrivals fell 17.4% year over year according to Statistics Canada. This marks the sixth consecutive month of year-over-year decline in overseas arrivals. The data provide reference points for passenger traffic forecasts and related service planning at Canadian airports and carrier operations.