Resources

We’ve assembled a collection of useful aircraft ground deicing-related resources. To access the various resources from each supplier, simply click on the tile and follow the links.

  • Licensees

    SureOps is the most widely used deicing program in Canada. The list of Licensees authorized to employ SureOps Program in Winter 2024-25 is provided here.

  • Audits 2024-25

    SureConsult will conduct a Shared Deicing Audit Program at 40+ airports in Canada for numerous airlines in Winter 2024-25. Here's where.

  • SAE International

    SAE International (SAE) is the primary source of global aircraft ground deicing standards, specifications, and recommended practices.

  • Transport Canada

    In Canadian civilian air operations, Transport Canada (TC) provides regulatory oversight for aircraft ground deicing operations.

  • FAA

    In US civilian air operations, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) provides regulatory oversight for aircraft ground deicing operations.

  • EASA

    The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is the agency with responsibility for civil aviation safety in the European Union.

  • ICAO

    The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is a United Nations agency that helps countries cooperate and share their skies for mutual benefit.

  • IATA DAQCP

    The IATA Deicing/Anti-Icing Quality Control Pool (DAQCP) is a pool of airlines that shares inspections of global de/anti-icing providers.

  • Vehicles

    Looking to acquire a de/anti-icing vehicle or deicing equipment to assist in the development, operation, or expansion of your activities?

  • Fluids

    Looking for information on the various SAE AMS 1424 Type I deicing fluids or SAE AMS 1428 Type II, III or IV anti-icing fluids?

  • UK CAA

    The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is the statutory corporation which oversees and regulates all aspects of civil aviation in the United Kingdom. 

  • ISO

    The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is an independent, non-governmental, international standard development organization.