TC Air App – Digital Aeronautical Assessment Form

Transport Canada has launched TC AIR, its first-ever mobile app, designed to simplify the application process for Aircraft Registration, Aeronautical Assessment Forms and Aviation Document Booklets (ADBs) which is available for both Apple and Android users. 

It is vital that Pilots flying under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) must be able to identify obstacles quickly and clearly. To support safe navigation, Canadian law mandates that certain structures such as broadcast towers, buildings, cable crossings, bridges, cooling towers, and chimneys be marked and illuminated for visibility in both day and night. 

Anyone constructing a new structure that could present a hazard to air navigation or modifying an existing one (including ownership changes), must submit an Aeronautical Assessment Form (AAF) to Transport Canada (TC). The AAF is now available exclusively available in digital format in the TC Air App, this transition improves the efficiency and accuracy of the submission process, leaving. Behind the earlier paper based comparatively slower filings. 

Key Features

User-Friendly – AAF can now be submitted at any time, from anywhere, using a modern digital interface.

Application Process – The transition to a digital format ensures a smoother, faster, and more efficient experience.

Data Accuracy – Built-in validations ensure that all required information is complete and correct before submission, expediting processing and reducing delays.

Guidance – Integrated information notes assist applicants in completing the form accurately and confidently.

TC’s Initiative to Modernize Aviation Safety & Compliance

With the introduction of TC AIR and the digital AAF, aircraft registration process and Aviation Document Booklets applications, Transport Canada is embracing digital transformation to enhance aviation safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance. These advancements reflect a continued commitment to leveraging technology for seamless aviation operations. By transitioning to digital solutions, aviation professionals can now navigate regulatory processes more efficiently, accurately, and safely than ever before.