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.

Dates: 2025-06-29 to 2025-07-05

📋 In This Week's Newsletter

• 🇨🇦 Canadian Federal GR News
• 🇺🇸 US Federal GR News
• 🗺️ Canadian Provincial GR News
• 💬 Government Consultations
• 📚 What We're Reading This Week

Canadian Federal GR News

Federal Government Removes All Remaining Federal Exceptions under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement

On June 30, 2025, Minister Chrystia Freeland announced the removal of all 53 existing federal exceptions from the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), a revision primarily targeting procurement categories related to financial entities, commercial land development, transportation services, and space projects. This action eliminates federal procurement exceptions—previously a barrier for aviation, aerospace, and space sector participation in government contracts across jurisdictions. The removal proceeds in tandem with Bill C-5, the One Canadian Economy Act, which further dismantles federal trade and labour mobility barriers across provinces and territories. Provincial and territorial governments are conducting their own exception reviews, with forthcoming results to be presented at the Committee on Internal Trade meeting on July 8, 2025. The government characterizes this as a step to "advance nation-building projects," with an anticipated effect on commercial and civil aviation industries engaged in procurement, infrastructure, or technology development.

Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca

Canadian Space Agency Awards $3.9 Million to Satellite Data Ventures

The Canadian Space Agency announced $3.9 million in funding to support five Canadian companies working on satellite data solutions for monitoring the Arctic, improving wildfire management, and marine ecosystem observation. Among the selected firms are C-CORE (Newfoundland and Labrador) for Arctic monitoring via multi-mission satellite and AI; Mission Control (Ontario) for onboard AI-driven wildfire detection; Hatfield Consultants LLP (British Columbia) for eelgrass mapping; AltaML (Alberta) leveraging generative AI for whale detection systems; and Fluvial Systems Research (British Columbia) monitoring right whale populations. The announcement highlights growing investment in combining Earth observation data with AI and high-performance computing, signaling support for Canadian commercial applications and long-term sector viability.

Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca

Bombardier Secures US$1.7 Billion Aircraft Order with Service Agreement

Bombardier announced a US$1.7 billion order for aircraft and services, strengthening the company’s sales pipeline and after-sales commitments. The transaction relates to unspecified aircraft models and includes a service package, illustrating continued demand for Canadian-built jets. This development has business implications for suppliers and subcontractors in the manufacturing and maintenance supply chain.

Sources: Canadian News Outlet: www.ctvnews.ca

Canadian Airports Return to Standard Operations after Bomb Threats

Airports across Canada experienced bomb threats during the morning of July 3, 2025, temporarily disrupting air traffic and screening procedures. Law enforcement and airport authorities coordinated the response, conducting investigations and restoring standard operations by midday. The incident highlights the ongoing security environment at Canadian airports and may have repercussions for passenger screening logistics, baggage handling, and flight scheduling.

Sources: Canadian News Outlet: nationalpost.com

Heard: NASA has announced a partnership with Netflix to stream space exploration content, including rocket launches and spacewalks. The collaboration aims to bring space closer to the public by offering free programming on NASA's website and mobile app. Netflix will provide viewers with access to stunning Earth views from the International Space Station and other space-related content.

US Federal GR News

FAA Proposes New Airworthiness Directive for Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 Aircraft

On July 3, 2025, the Federal Aviation Administration issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to supersede an earlier AD affecting certain Boeing 787 airframes. The proposed rule now requires inspections of lavatory and galley potable water system clamshell couplings for the correct safety strap installation at door 1 and door 3, with installation of improved components as necessary.

Sources: U.S. Federal Announcements: www.federalregister.gov

FAA Proposes Airworthiness Directive for Gulfstream GVII-G500 and GVII-G600 Aircraft

On June 30, 2025, the FAA proposed a new airworthiness directive targeting Gulfstream GVII-G500 and GVII-G600 models. The directive mandates updates to the maintenance and inspection programs, correcting part number errors for principal structural elements and incorporating new safe life limits.

Sources: U.S. Federal Announcements: www.federalregister.gov

US Removes Tariffs on UK Civil Aircraft and Aircraft Parts under Economic Prosperity Deal

A Federal Register notice dated June 30, 2025, details implementation of Executive Order 14309, following the U.S.-UK Economic Prosperity Deal. Effective immediately, tariffs previously imposed on civil aircraft and aircraft parts imported from the UK under various WTO and U.S. trade actions are eliminated.

Sources: U.S. Federal Announcements: www.federalregister.gov

White House Announces Passage of Infrastructure Bill with Significant Aviation Funding

On July 1, 2025, the White House detailed Senate passage of the "One Big Beautiful Bill," which commits $12.5 billion to air traffic control modernization. The legislative package includes provisions for infrastructure, permanent small business tax cuts, and broad-based support for the manufacturing and technology sectors.

Sources: White House Announcements: www.whitehouse.gov

Canadian Provincial GR News

Halifax Stanfield International Airport Debuts New Facility

Halifax Stanfield International Airport opened a new facility, reported on July 2, 2025, augmenting infrastructure and operational capacity at one of Atlantic Canada's primary air transport hubs.

Sources: Canadian News Outlet: www.ctvnews.ca

Government Consultations

CBSA Seeks Input on Accessibility at Ports of Entry

The Canada Border Services Agency is collecting feedback via an external questionnaire on accessibility for Canadians and travellers at points of entry, with responses accepted through July 13, 2025.

Sources: Canadian Government Consultations: www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca

What We're Reading This Week

• Iran resumes international flights after a 20-day suspension: International carriers are restoring schedules to and from Iran following an extended halt.
• Strike by French air traffic controllers causes flight delays and cancellations: Further details on delays and cancellations due to airspace management labor action in France.
• Travel and tourism’s value to the Canadian economy: Analysis of travel sector contributions to Canada’s GDP.
• Bombardier secures US$1.7 billion aircraft order with service deal: Bombardier's recent contract signals robust demand for Canadian-built jets.