TRANSPORT CANADA SUSPENDS INTERNATIONAL EXPRESS AIRCHARTER LTD.'S AIR OPERATOR CERTIFICATE

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No. P01/06
For release January 23, 2006
VANCOUVER, B.C. ― Transport Canada today announced the suspension of
International Express Aircharter Ltd.'s air operator certificate, effective
immediately. Without an air operator certificate, a company cannot provide
commercial air services in Canada. International Express Aircharter Ltd. also
does business as Regency Express Flight Operations and Sonicblue Airways.
The decision to suspend the Air Operator Certificate was based on a review of
the company's record and concerns with the company's ability to exercise
operational control, including proper record keeping and aircraft maintenance.
Today's suspension does not preclude any further regulatory action at a later
date.
Transport Canada has taken this action in the interest of public safety and will
be conducting a full audit of International Express Aircharter Ltd's operation.
The company will need to demonstrate that it meets all applicable rules and
regulations before its air operator certificate will be re-instated.
This action follows the January 21, 2006 tragic accident near Port Alberni
involving a Cessna 208 Caravan operated by Sonicblue Airways, enroute to
Vancouver International Airport from Tofino. Transport Canada is cooperating
fully with the Transportation Safety Board investigation into the Port Alberni
accident and appointed a Minister's Observer to keep the department informed of
the investigation's progress. Any safety deficiencies identified through the
Transportation Safety Board's investigation will be addressed immediately.
International Express Aircharter Ltd. has the right to appeal Transport Canada's
enforcement action to the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada.
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Contact:
Rod Nelson
Transport Canada Communications
Vancouver
(604) 666-1675
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