On August 4, 2026, a Quebec Superior Court judge issued an order that temporarily reinstated Air Liaison as an authorized carrier under the province’s Regional Air Access Program. The decision is provisional and will remain in effect while the court considers the final merits of the case.
The Regional Air Access Program, administered by the Quebec government, provides financial subsidies to airlines that operate scheduled regional flights, helping to maintain air connectivity across the province’s more remote communities. Air Liaison had been removed from the list of approved carriers a month earlier after the provincial government alleged that the airline had submitted false declarations in the application process for the subsidy.
The court’s interim ruling does not address the underlying allegations. Instead, it restores the airline’s eligibility for the program on a temporary basis until a definitive judgment is rendered. The judge’s order allows Air Liaison to resume receiving subsidy payments and to operate flights under the program’s terms while the legal dispute proceeds.
Provincial officials announced the original revocation in July, stating that the decision was based on concerns that the airline’s submitted information did not accurately reflect its operational capacity and financial status. The government has not commented on the recent court order, noting that the matter remains under judicial review.
Legal analysts note that temporary reinstatements are common in cases where the court seeks to preserve the status quo pending a full hearing, ensuring that businesses are not unduly disadvantaged during protracted litigation. For passengers in the affected regions, the order means that scheduled services by Air Liaison can continue without interruption, at least until the court reaches a final determination on the airline’s eligibility.
The final outcome will depend on whether the court finds the alleged false declarations to be substantiated. If the airline is ultimately cleared, its participation in the subsidy program could become permanent; if not, the revocation may be confirmed and the subsidies withdrawn permanently.