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Locations
World HQ
6700 Côte de Liesse, suite 206,
+1 514 636-1099
Montréal, Canada,
H4T 2B5Ireland
Suite 3230, Building 3000, Westpark Business Campus, Shannon, Clare, V14 AN29
+353 61 475 802San Marino
World Trade Center, Via Consiglio dei Sessanta,
+39 0549 942-551
99, 47891 Dogana, San Marino
Aircraft Management in Canada
ACASS delivers professional aircraft management in Canada, operating under a Canadian Air Operator Certificate held since 2004. From Halifax to Vancouver, our management team assumes full operational responsibility for your business jet — every detail, every flight.
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Full-Spectrum Aircraft Management in Canada
ACASS provides full-service, turnkey aircraft management in Canada covering crew management, maintenance oversight, regulatory compliance, flight planning support, and financial reporting. IS-BAO Stage 3 certification, awarded in 2017, and ARGUS Gold, maintained since 2013, independently validate the quality and safety standards applied to every managed aircraft across Canada. With over 30 years in business aviation, ACASS delivers the depth of expertise Canadian aircraft owners require.
Canadian Aircraft Management, Global Reach
ACASS manages aircraft for owners across Canada, supported by a Canadian AOC held since 2004 and an operational network spanning 56 countries. For aircraft owners whose operations extend beyond Canadian airspace, ACASS’s additional AOCs in Ireland and San Marino enable seamless international management continuity. This multi-jurisdiction authority ensures that Canadian-based aircraft receive consistent management standards whether operating domestically or on international routes.
Safety Standards Canadian Owners Expect
ACASS holds IS-BAO Stage 3 certification — the highest level of the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations, awarded in 2017 — and has maintained ARGUS Gold since 2013. Together, these credentials provide Canadian aircraft owners with independent, third-party confirmation that ACASS operates at the highest standard of safety management in business aviation.
Maintenance and Technical Oversight
Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance
Transport Canada airworthiness requirements demand consistent coordination of inspection intervals, airworthiness directives, and service bulletins. ACASS manages the full maintenance schedule for each aircraft, anticipating upcoming requirements, coordinating approved maintenance organizations, and ensuring every inspection is completed on time.
When unscheduled maintenance arises, ACASS’s established network enables rapid response without disrupting owner schedules.
Technical Records and Compliance
Accurate technical records underpin both regulatory compliance and long-term aircraft value. ACASS maintains complete documentation for every managed aircraft, covering maintenance history, inspection status, airworthiness directive compliance, and component traceability. Owners receive detailed monthly reports providing full visibility into their aircraft’s technical and compliance standing — a standard of transparency applied across every ACASS management program.
Authorized Maintenance Organization Relationships
Quality maintenance depends on the right organizational relationships. Over more than three decades of Canadian business aviation operations, ACASS has developed established partnerships with authorized maintenance organizations across the country. These relationships allow ACASS to coordinate quality-assured maintenance efficiently, ensuring managed aircraft are serviced by qualified organizations held to the same standards applied across the entire ACASS program.
Flight Crew Management Services
ACASS was founded as a business aviation crew staffing company in 1994, making crew management the original and defining capability within the ACASS management program. Canadian aircraft owners benefit from over 30 years of crew expertise.
Pilot selection, scheduling, documentation, and regulatory compliance are managed entirely within the ACASS program.
Charter Revenue for Managed Aircraft
ACASS-managed aircraft can be integrated into ACASS’s charter operations, allowing owners to generate revenue through charter integrated within the ACASS management program. Because ACASS holds its own Canadian Air Operator Certificate, charter operations are conducted under ACASS’s direct regulatory authority. This ensures consistent safety standards and operational quality on every revenue flight conducted using a managed aircraft.
ACASS Credentials, Canadian Track Record
ACASS has operated in Canadian business aviation since 1994 and secured its Air Operator Certificate in 2004. IS-BAO Stage 3 certification, awarded in 2017, and ARGUS Gold, maintained since 2013, confirm safety leadership. IADA Accredited Dealer status, held since 2019, links management expertise to the full aircraft ownership lifecycle. $2B+ in transactions reflects the depth of experience ACASS brings to every managed aircraft relationship.
Frequently Asked Questions
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A Canadian aircraft management company assumes full operational responsibility for a business jet on behalf of the owner, covering crew management, maintenance, regulatory compliance, financial administration, and flight support. The aircraft owner retains ownership and flight access. ACASS provides this service under a Canadian AOC held since 2004, operating to IS-BAO Stage 3 and ARGUS Gold standards.
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ACASS offers Canadian aircraft owners a combination that few domestic competitors can match: 30+ years in business aviation, a Canadian AOC active since 2004, IS-BAO Stage 3 safety certification, ARGUS Gold validation, and an operational network spanning 56 countries. As a trusted aircraft management company in Canada, ACASS has built its management practice on a foundation of regulatory expertise and relationship-driven service since 1994.
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ACASS provides aircraft management for owners across Canada. The management program is structured to serve aircraft based in any Canadian province or territory, coordinating crew, maintenance, and operational support through ACASS’s national network. The Canadian AOC held since 2004 authorizes operations across all Canadian airspace.
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The most recognized safety certifications for Canadian aircraft management companies are IS-BAO and ARGUS ratings. ACASS holds IS-BAO Stage 3 — the highest designation, awarded in 2017 — and ARGUS Gold, maintained since 2013. These certifications require independent audits and confirm that operational safety systems meet or exceed international standards.
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Aircraft managed by ACASS can be placed into charter operations, generating revenue through charter integrated within the ACASS management program. ACASS holds its own Canadian Air Operator Certificate, meaning charter operations are conducted under ACASS’s direct regulatory authority. Owners retain full scheduling priority and flight access while benefiting from charter revenue.
