βοΈ New Aeronautical Information Circular (AIC) Detected
AIC: AIC 007/2026
Published: 2026-04-02
Type: Regulatory / Policy Update
FIR: NATIONWIDE (Nationwide)
π§ What Changed (Summary)
NAV CANADA is annotating Canadian PBN instrument procedures with the applicable ICAO PBN Navigation Specification (and any sensor requirements). Air operators under CARs Part VI or VII may need authorization via an amendment to their air operator certificate to operate to the annotated requirements; completion of annotation across Canadian PBN procedures is expected by 2030.
- NAV CANADA has begun adding navigation performance requirement annotations (PBN Navigation Specification + sensor requirements) to PBN instrument procedures.
- Additional PBN STARs, SIDs, and RNAV departure procedures will be annotated over time; all Canadian PBN procedures expected to be annotated by 2030.
- Air operators may obtain authorization to operate to these requirements via amendment to their air operator certificate.
- Guidance referenced: Transport Canada AC 700-019 (RNAV 1 and 2) and AC 700-025 (RNP 1).
- Operators already authorized under AC 700-019 and AC 700-025 are not required to obtain additional approval (as stated in the AIC).
βοΈ General Aviation Impact (Highlighted)
Airspace / Procedures:
- IFR: Expect increasing use of explicit PBN Navigation Specification and sensor requirement notes on STARs/SIDs/RNAV departure procedures; ensure aircraft and crew meet the annotated spec for the procedure being flown.
Operational Notes:
- Ops/dispatch/flight planning: Verify nav spec authorizations and equipment capability align with the specific procedure annotation; coordinate company Ops Specs/AOC amendments as required (primarily applicable to air operators).
VFR Impact:
- VFR: No direct procedural change stated; impacts are primarily for IFR PBN procedure users and operator authorizations.
π Official Source
ποΈ This summary is generated using automated analysis and may omit important details.
It does not replace the official NAV CANADA AIC. Pilots must review the original notice in full prior to flight.