NAV CANADA Toronto Pearson

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Enhancing operations and reducing the industry’s environmental impact

NAV CANADA and its industry partners, including the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) recognize that aircraft and airport operations have impacts and we are committed to pursuing collaborative efforts to minimize and mitigate environmental impacts – both noise and emissions – where possible.

The pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on the entire travel and tourism ecosystem, directly impacting the millions of people who rely on the aviation sector for safe travel, tourism, trade, and employment. The aviation sector’s successful recovery depends on continuing to find innovative ways to operate in an efficient and environmentally sustainable way, and keep air travel affordable for consumers.

The aviation industry continues to look ways to reduce its environmental footprint, from sustainable fuels and alternative energy sources, to improvements in aircraft technology and ground equipment, and modern, more direct flight procedures.

That’s why NAV CANADA and the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) are collaborating on important enhancements that will deliver noise mitigation while reducing Green House Gas (GHG) emissions.

Building off the benefits and learnings of recent noise mitigation efforts, including the 6 Ideas ConsultationOpen a new window conducted in 2018 and an Independent Airspace Review conducted in 2017, NAV CANADA, in close collaboration with the GTAA, is undertaking public consultation in support of proposed airspace enhancements surrounding Toronto Pearson.

The proposed changes would introduce an additional type of arrival procedure at Toronto Pearson, known as Required Navigation Performance – Authorization Required (RNP AR), which leverages satellite-based positioning and modern aircraft flight management systems.

These procedures will support environmental sustainability efforts by significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions by an estimated 178,000 metric tonnes over 10 years. Where possible, procedures were developed to reduce overflight residential areas, resulting in reductions in the population overflown at higher noise levels − while reducing flight times and improving operations to responsibly meet future demand for air travel.

If implemented, some residents may observe changes to air traffic patterns. As a result, NAV CANADA is undertaking public consultation to ensure that communities have the opportunity to learn about and provide input in to proposed changes before they are implemented.

Learn more about what we’re proposing by reviewing materials online, or joining us at an upcoming virtual Open House. Tell us what you think by filling out the feedback forms online. Your feedback will help us get one step closer to making the skies around Pearson cleaner, greener and quieter.

1. Get the basics

The best place to start is by consulting information and maps on the specific procedures being proposed here.

2. Attend an event

NAV CANADA, in collaboration with the GTAA, will be hosting a series of virtual consultation events to share information, answer your questions and seek you input on the airspace proposal. These include events that are intended for residents of specific communities as well as events that can be attended by anyone residing in the GTA.

You need to RSVP to receive the meeting invitation. Please consult the schedule below and click on the associated RSVP link should you wish to attend. Public information sessions will be conducted in English. Additional information is available in French upon request by contacting NAV CANADA at the email address below.

General Information Session #1

Date and Time: November 22, 2021 5:00PM

Community-Specific (Halton Hills and surrounding area including Terra Cotta and Cheltenham)

Date and Time: November 23, 2021 5:00PM

Community-Specific (Brampton)

Date and Time: November 24, 2021 5:00PM

Community-Specific (Caledon and King including Bolton and Nobleton)

Date and Time: November 25, 2021 5:00PM

Community-Specific (Vaughan)

Date and Time: November 29, 2021 5:00PM

Community-Specific (Oakville and southwest Mississauga)

Date and Time: November 30, 2021 5:00PM

Community-Specific (High Park, Parkdale, Mid-Town Toronto, Leaside, Don Mills)

Date and Time: December 6, 2021 5:00PM

General Information Session #2

Date and Time: December 7, 2021 5:00PM

Consultation events will include a briefing by subject matter experts on the proposed changes, followed by time for questions and discussion.

3. Complete the consultation input form

Your voice matters. To best ensure that we receive feedback in a consistent manner, we invite you to complete the input formOpen a new window.

We’ll be asking you about your current experience regarding aircraft noise and will be seeking your feedback and any concerns related to the proposal. Your feedback will be one of the key inputs of our consultation report, which will be made public following consultation. Note that your personal information will not be included in any reporting and will be presented only as part of aggregate results.

Toronto Pearson - RNP AR