Canadian North’s Toy Drive Spreads Holiday Cheer in Kinngait and Inuvik
Over 577 Children Receive Gifts in Canadian North’s Employee-Led Initiative OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 22, 2023 /CNW/ – Canadian North, an Inuit-owned airline, is proud to announce the remarkable success of its 6th Annual Toy Drive. This heartening campaign brought joy this holiday season to over 577 children in the northern communities of Kinngait and Inuvik. This year marked a […]
Canadian North Enhances Flight Operations with DynamicSource’s Electronic Weight and Balance Application
December 18, 2023 Canadian North, in collaboration with DynamicSource, is revolutionizing flight operations in Canada’s Arctic and beyond. This collaboration has introduced an innovative electronic weight and balance solution, essential for ensuring aircraft safety and efficiency. While it is specially tailored for the unique challenges of remote and northern communities in Canada’s Arctic, its benefits […]
Shelly De Caria Officially Named as Canadian North’s First Inuk President & CEO
December 8, 2023 Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian North, an Inuit-owned airline, today announced a significant leadership update, marking a historic milestone in its more than 75-year history of connecting our remote and northern communities in Canada’s Arctic. Shelly De Caria, previously serving as the Interim President & CEO, is now officially appointed as Canadian North’s […]
Canadian North to Launch Its First-Ever International Flight to Greenland in Partnership with Air Greenland
Canadian North and Air Greenland Forge Interline Partnership, Facilitating Seamless Travel on a Single Ticket Between Canada, Nunavut, and Greenland October 18, 2023 Canadian North, the Arctic’s leading airline, today unveiled its strategic plans to expand to the awe-inspiring landscapes of Greenland. This move marks a momentous milestone as its first-ever international flight, embarking on […]
Canadian North Announces Leadership Transition
Shelly De Caria Named as Interim President & CEO,The First Inuk to Lead Canadian North OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 16, 2023 /CNW/ – Canadian North, an Inuit-owned airline, today announced a strategic leadership transition to further reflect its enduring mission to serve in our remote and northern communities in Canada’s Arctic. Effective immediately, Shelly De Caria, current VP for Sales, Marketing […]
Canadian North – Northwest Territories Wildfire Update
August 17, 2023 – Ottawa, Ontario – As wildfires continue to threaten the Northwest Territories, Canadian North is unwavering in its commitment to the affected communities. Our immediate focus is on supporting the safety and well-being of these residents. While some airlines have chosen to suspend services, Canadian North has been actively conducting evacuation flights since Monday. Our staff, especially […]
Canadian North NEW ROUTE: Arctic Capital Express Launching in June
May 18, 2023, Kanata ON – Canadian North Airlines is launching a new route, its Arctic Capital Express on Thursday, June 8, 2023. The Arctic Capital Express will provide convenient same-day travel between Ottawa, Iqaluit, and Yellowknife in either direction every Tuesday and Thursday, with convenient connections in Edmonton and Calgary to Yellowknife. Canadian North passengers will be able […]
Canada’s First Female Inuk Jet Captain Pilots Spirit of Yellowknife’s Final Flight
May 8, 2023 Yellowknife, NWT – It was the end of an era at Canadian North as we bid farewell to the iconic “Spirit of Yellowknife” 737-200 Combi aircraft. The ‘Spirit’ had served Northern communities faithfully and without missing a beat for five decades. The journey began in 1980 when Captain Cecil Hansen first received […]
Canadian North fond farewell to our legendary 737-200 “Spirit of Yellowknife”
8 May 2023 – A fond farewell to our legendary 737-200 “Spirit of Yellowknife” as it retired on May 6th. With over 40 years of dedicated service to Northern communities, this aircraft has been a cornerstone of Canadian North’s history. Our pilots and crew have countless stories from their time with the 737-200. Captain Richard […]
Government of Canada and Canadian North agree on new terms and conditions of airline merger
OTTAWA, ON, April 21, 2023 /CNW/ – From travelling to appointments to helping deliver essential necessities such as food, medicine and other goods, strong, financially stable northern air transportation providers are vital to support vibrant and sustainable communities in the North. In 2019, the Government of Canada approved the merger of First Air and Canadian North, subject to several […]