Our History

CNB HISTORY

Founded in 1931, the Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) is the world’s largest pilot union and non-governmental aviation safety organization. We play a significant role in addressing the safety interests of our more than 75,000 pilots employed by 42 air carrier in Canada and the United States. 

ALPA Canada represents over 11,000 pilots at 21 air carriers, that’s 95% of all professional pilots in Canada. 

Read more about the Air Line Pilots Association, Intl and ALPA Canada.


JANUARY 2024

2nd Regular CNB MEC meeting in Edmonton, AB was held.

SEPTEMBER 2023

Regular CNB MEC meeting in Ottawa, ON was held. Details are here.

05 JANUARY 2023

MEC Elects officers for 2 year term under the new CNB MEC representing all pilots from both First Air (FAB) and Canadian North (CNP) properties. 

MEC Chair: Steven Bard
MEC Vice Chair: Chris Pye
MEC Secretary-Treasurer: Rheal Maillard

01 MAY 2023

  • 1st B737-200 retired from the fleet 
  • Addition of ATR-72 into the fleet