Canadian North and First Air are uniting to form a strong, sustainable airline
New branding is launched
New branding is launched
Implementation of TRAX
1. Implementation of TRAX, a fully integrated web based maintenance solution system / 2. Roll-out of an Automated Flight and Information Reporting System (AFIRS) for the entire fleet of aircraft begins.
Award of Recognition
Yellowknife Chamber of Commerce recognizes First Air as Best Community Support Business.
Haiti Disaster Relief
1. First Air mobilizes the Boeing 767 Super Freighter to aid in Haiti disaster relief. / 2. First Air reaches transportation service agreements for the Kitikmeot Inuit Association, Kivalliq Inuit Association & Qikiqtani Inuit Association beneficiaries.
Boeing 737 jet service
First Air introduces all passenger Boeing 737 jet service on the Ottawa-Iqaluit route.
ATR42-300
ATR42-300 aircraft begin replacement of the HS748 fleet. This marks the first aircraft to be deployed in western routes.
NWT Air Acquisition
NWT Air is purchased, solidifying passenger, cargo and charter services throughout the entire North.
Expanding Services to Yellowknife
Ptarmigan Airways of Yellowknife is purchased, further expanding the scope of charter operations capability in the Western Arctic.
New Ownership
Makivik Corporation, the organization representing the Inuit of Northern Quebec, purchases First Air.