NAV Canada, a privately owned corporation headquartered in Canada, was founded in 1996 and operates with approximately 2,910 employees. The company specializes in the airlines and aviation sector, functioning as a private sector, non-share capital corporation that owns and operates Canada's civil air navigation service (ANS).
On February 20, 2026, reports highlighted Canada's shared control with Iceland over Greenland's airspace, a profitable segment for international jetliners utilizing polar routes, as locals express a desire to manage this resource and increase revenue. Previously, on February 19, an ongoing shortage of air traffic controllers was projected to slow Canadian air travel during summer 2026. This long-standing issue saw NAV Canada encourage retirements and reduce training for new recruits from 2020 to 2021, contributing to an environment where major airlines anticipate a chaotic travel season. Earlier, on February 17, NAV Canada and CAE signed a strategic agreement to increase training capacity for air traffic services professionals, with CAE instructors delivering initial training for Flight Service Specialists and Air Traffic Controllers using NAV Canada's curriculum.
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