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SureConsult is pleased to announce the start of its annual SureAudit Shared Ground Deicing Audit Program on November 1, 2025.

Transport Canada and the Federal Aviation Administration released their respective de/anti-icing fluid holdover time guidance for Winter 2025-26.

Just in time for the start of the deicing season, we're excited to unveil a new retro SureOps button logo, which will be featured on an upcoming line of merchandise in the fall.

In keeping with our objective of getting our partners set up for success early, we're happy to announce that our first deicing train-the-trainer session of Winter 2025-26 has been completed.

In keeping with our annual Canada Day tradition, SureConsult is pleased to announce the official launch of Version 9.0 of the SureOps Ground Deicing Program.

SureConsult's SAE DI-Level deicing training courses for Winter 2025-26 are currently being revised and will be released prior to August 1, 2025.

In this post, we’ll briefly explain the differences between SureConsult’s off-the-shelf and configurable SureOps solutions and identify some of the key pros and cons for each.

The expansion of the operating network is a testament to the value that SureOps provides our air carrier, airport, and deicing service provider customers across the country.

SureConsult is looking to add to its team of experts to support growth of its business, and is searching for a few great people to fill key positions in the upcoming months.

Does your company provide engines-on deicing services? If so, are you looking for an operating and training program that is focused on the delivery of safe and efficient engines-on deicing operations?

The SureConsult team spends a lot of time on the road during the winter months performing training, conducting audits and visiting client sites. Here are some of our favourite pics from winter 2024-25.

Expansion of the SureOps network within the regional airport market space is a testament to the value provided by SureOps to all providers.

The SureConsult Ground Deicing Training for Flight Crew 2024-25 is a world-class training program focused on deicing operations from the pilot's perspective. 

Is your airline's internal ground icing operations program outdated, ineffective or being maintained by personnel with little or no expertise in aircraft ground deicing?

SureConsult is pleased to announce the start of its annual SureAudit Shared Ground Deicing Audit Program on November 1, 2024.

The SureConsult Critical Surface Contamination Training for Cabin Crew has been fully amended and is ready to go for Winter 2024-25 on SureConsult Academy.

SureConsult's new-and-vastly-improved SureOps Hangar Anti-Icing Training Program for Winter 2024-25 is now available on SureConsult Academy.

SureConsult has completed the annual amendments to its popular online SAE DI-L20, DI-L30 and DI-L40 Aircraft Ground Deicing Training Programs for Winter 2024-25.

Transport Canada and the Federal Aviation Administration released their respective de/anti-icing fluid holdover time guidance today for Winter 2024-25.

With great pride and enthusiasm, SureConsult embarked on its new partnership with Rise Air in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, completing the first of many deicing train-the-trainer sessions to come.  

Thanks to our incredible partners Wasaya Airways and Executive Aviation for getting an early head start on their deicing training for winter 2024-25.

SureConsult is pleased to announce the August 2024 dates for its popular Group Initial and Group Recurrent Deicing Train-the-Trainer (TTT) programs.

Ever wonder why some aircraft taxiing away from a de/anti-icing operation have vertical stabilizers that are painted yellow or green because of anti-icing fluid application while others aren’t?

SureConsult's second deicing train-the-trainer session of the 2024-25 winter season with Canadian North at Iqaluit Airport is officially in the books.

Looking for deicing training videos to demonstrate internal procedures using your people, equipment, aircraft, and branding? Look no further than the SureConsult Creative Services team.

The month of July has barely begun and SureConsult's first deicing train-the-trainer session of the 2024-25 winter season is already in the books.

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.

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.

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.

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.

SureConsult is pleased to announce the expansion of the SureOps user community with the addition of Rise Air and Snowbird Aviation Services.

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.

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.

You're not alone. Developing, maintaining, operating and overseeing a safe and effective deicing program is really tough sledding. Thankfully, we have you covered.

We’ve assembled a high-calibre team of instructional and graphic designers, animators, illustrators, and creative directors to build our modern, innovative and feature-rich materials.

The Shared Deicing Audit Program pool of carriers is expanding in Winter 2023-24 with the addition of Pacific Coastal. Clearly, this is one pool worth swimming in during the winter months.

SureConsult has introduced SureOps Hangar, a turnkey operating and training solution for companies that perform anti-icing operations in a hangar using thickened anti-icing fluids.

SureOps is the gold standard deicing program in Canada and is suitable and cost-effective for all types and sizes and operators, including the FBO market that is flourishing.

SureConsult is pleased to announce the expansion of the SureOps user community with the addition of Air Inuit, further reinforcing our growth in the north.

SureConsult's training business has grown by leaps and bounds over the past three years as a result of its pivot into the world of online training.

Executive Flight Centre is the latest provider of deicing services to license the SureOps Ground Deicing Program for use across its expanding network of operations.

SureConsult is pleased to introduce SureOps Version 7.0, which includes major enhancements to the visual components of this flagship deicing operating and training solution.

SureConsult is excited to announce the introduction of SureOps Lite and SureOps Plus to its expanding portfolio of operating and training products.