Nick von Schoenberg
Nick von Schoenberg is the president of the Canadian Air Traffic Control Association (CATCA), representing the interests of air traffic controllers in Canada. He has been vocal about the staffing shortages affecting air traffic control, which have led to airport closures and increased delays, particularly at Winnipeg and Kelowna airports. Von Schoenberg emphasizes that these closures reflect broader systemic issues within the air traffic control system, highlighting the need for improved staffing and operational resilience to ensure safe and efficient air travel in Canada.
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Nick von Schoenberg, president of the union which represents Canadian controllers, CATCA, said the Canadian airport closures were broader than just Winnipeg and Kelowna.
Air Canada asks pilots to avoid Kelowna, Winnipeg airports during severe air-traffic-control shortages
Canada· 2025-10-24