Are you ready for deicing training season?
While most are gearing up for summer vacations, SureConsult is about to embark on its most ambitious deicing training season ever with our first session of the year in Iqaluit, Nunavut, on July 3.
FAQ: What do deicing people do during the summer?
When people ask me what I do for a living and I explain that I work in aircraft ground deicing, the question I am most frequently asked is what do I do with all my spare time during summer months.
Morningstar Air Express opts for SureOps and SureAudit
The user communities for SureConsult's SureOps Ground Deicing Program and SureAudit Shared Deicing Audit Program have expanded with the recent addition of Morningstar Air Express.
Why your airline should outsource deicing expertise
Aircraft deicing is a highly niche part of airline operations, requiring expertise, time-proven programs, and strong oversight to achieve performance, compliance, and safety of operations.
Rise Air and Snowbird select SureOps Plus
SureConsult is pleased to announce the expansion of the SureOps user community with the addition of Rise Air and Snowbird Aviation Services.
FAQ: What happened to anti-icing fluid minimums?
We've often been asked during training sessions and audits why the anti-icing fluid minimums were removed from the various service provider and air carrier deicing programs.
Common root causes of deicing audit deficiencies
Audits are conducted to ensure the provider conducts safe and efficient operations in accordance with regulations, standards, and programs, and that personnel are trained, qualified, and monitored.
Licensees
SureOps is the most widely used deicing program in Canada. The list of Licensees authorized to employ SureOps Program in Winter 2025-26 is provided here.
Audits 2025-26
SureConsult will conduct a Shared Deicing Audit Program at 40+ airports in Canada for numerous airlines in Winter 2025-26. Here's where.
SAE International
SAE International (SAE) is the primary source of global aircraft ground deicing standards, specifications, and recommended practices.
