CANADA’S VOICE FOR GENERAL AVIATION

Protecting Canada’s Freedom to Fly Since 1952

For more than 70 years, the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association has served as the national voice for general aviation. COPA advocates for policies that support pilots and aircraft owners, promotes aviation safety and education, and builds a strong aviation community across Canada.

With over 10,000 members and nearly 200 local COPA Flight chapters, COPA connects pilots from coast to coast while working with government, regulators, and industry to ensure that general aviation continues to thrive in Canada.

National scope, International reach

COPA is a member of the IAOPA (the International Council of Aircraft Owner and Pilots Association). This nonprofit federation is made up of 100 nongovernmental, national general aviation organizations and has existed since 1962.

MEMBER BENEFITS

Why Members Join

COPA is the only association in Canada that advocates for General Aviation needs across the country. Without COPA, there would be no voice representing personal aviation issues at a national level.

COPA is the only association for General Aviation pilots and enthusiasts alike. Whether you have a licence or not, whether you own an aircraft or not – what unites our community is a mutual passion for General Aviation.

Our History

COPA’s heritage is an important part of our identity as a community and the same mission that led to our organizations founding in 1952 guides us to this day as we continue to advance, promote, and preserve the Canadian freedom to fly.

2024

Launch of COPA Flight Deck and website.

2023

Launch of the COPA Aviation Academy

1973

Establishment of the COPA Flight Safety Foundation

1964

Creation of the COPA Flight chapter network

1954

Launch of Canadian Flight, COPA’s national aviation publication

1952

COPA founded as the national voice of general aviation in Canada