“The cargo must be very valuable because there is an unusual amount of security surrounding this flight,” added the Nav Canada official. The aircraft will have a NORAD escort consisting of two CF-18 Hornet fighter jets while in Canadian airspace.

The actual content is unknown but the cargo consists of many tonnes of brightly wrapped packages.

Nav Canada Air Traffic Controllers and Flight Service Specialists working to keep the skies safe across the country will make an extra effort to ensure that this ultra high-speed aircraft reaches all its destinations on time.

“We were told that there would be millions of disappointed children if he was late,” said a Nav Canada spokesman.  “We would never let that happen!!!!”

Nav Canada officials refuse to reveal the name of the pilot citing privacy issues but leaked information indicates that he is a very jolly fellow who often stops to snack on milk and cookies while en route.

The Company would only confirm that a sleigh-like aircraft powered by nine flying reindeer will be departing the North Pole on Christmas Eve to deliver packages all around the world. 

“If we gave out any more details about this white-bearded gentleman, it could compromise his identity,” said the spokesman with a wink.

Nav Canada, the country's civil air navigation services provider, is a private sector, non-share capital corporation financed through publicly-traded debt. With operations coast to coast, Nav Canada provides air traffic control, flight information, weather briefings, aeronautical information services, airport advisory services and electronic aids to navigation.