Canadian Aviation Regulations

801.05 (1) Subject to section 6.71 of the Act, the Minister shall issue an ATS operations certificate to an applicant, authorizing the applicant to operate an air traffic control unit or a flight service station, if

• (a) the applicant demonstrates that

  • (i) it has personnel who are qualified to provide an air traffic service at the operational location of the air traffic control unit or flight service station, and

  • (ii) the air traffic control unit or flight service station will be operated in a manner that provides for safe aircraft operations; and

• (b) an ATS site manual for the operational location has been approved by the Minister.

(2) The Minister shall approve an ATS site manual if it

• (a) accurately describes the operational location of the air traffic control unit or flight service station; and

• (b) contains the information required pursuant to section 801.07.