First Air
First Air, one of Canadas largest scheduled airlines, operating between Ottawa, Montreal, Winnipeg, Edmonton & 24 communities in Nunavut, Nunavik, NWT and the Yukon. All flights earn Aeroplan miles. Reservations can be made at 1-800-267-1247. Our fleet consists of B737, B727, Hawker Siddeley 748, ATR 42-300, and Herc aircraft.
At First Air, the North is not just one of our markets, but our primary market.
Our company therefore serves a market that involves vast
distances, a harsh climate and a demanding environment in which
to operate equipment of any kind. It is therefore with
considerable pride that, at First Air, we can say that we have
successfully met this challenge for over 58 years of operation.
We are also confident about our prospects for the future and in
our ability as a northern airline to provide quality services to
our customers and to the northern communities that we serve.
The following figures illustrate the level of service provided by
First Air as Canada's northern air carrier. In terms of the movement of passengers to and from northern communities, it can be noted that in First Air expects to serve approximately 200,000 passengers per year. This movement of passengers helps to bring government services to these communities, makes the northern tourism industry possible and provides for medical evacuations to southern hospitals.
The figures on the movement of air cargo, by First Air, on its
regularly scheduled flights to northern communities, are equally
impressive. On its scheduled flights, First Air expects
that approximately twenty million kilograms of freight and mail
will be delivered to northern communities. This figure,does not include First Air's air cargo shipments in the south or by way of our charter services. These shipments to northern communities include the movement of perishable foods, medicine and other necessities to northerners under what is usually referred to as the 'Food Mail' Program which assists the movement of these goods to northern communities.
As a result, First Air can therefore say with pride that it flies
more people; delivers more freight and mail; and employs more
people in Canada's northern communities than any other air
carrier. This demonstrated level of commitment toward meeting the
air service needs of northern communities, also means that First
Air can say indeed that it is the premier airline of Northern
Canada.
First Air has built up an impressive number of aviation
'firsts' which demonstrate the company's spirit of innovation and
our commitment to serving our northern customers. For example,
our company engineered the development of 'balloon' wheels to
enable our aircraft to land on tundra or other difficult terrain.
First Air's charter services and its maintenance and support
services continue the tradition of innovation in the provision of
air carrier services to our clients. In particular, First Air's
comprehensive technical infrastructure, management experience and skilled line personnel have made the company the preferred
carrier for those clients who have a special need for reliable
air support in remote and unusual environments.
Visit our web site at www.firstair.ca.
Charter services available worldwide
Head Office
3257 Carp Road
Carp, Ontario, Canada, K0A 1L0
Telephone: (613) 839-3340
Facsimile: (613) 839-5690
Website: www.firstair.ca
Company Details
Year Established:
1946
Number of Employees:
1000
Company Information
Robert Davis
Title:
President
Telephone:
(613) 839-3340
Fax:
(613) 839-5690
Email:
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Jim Ballingall
Title:
Vice President
Area of Responsibility:
Domestic Sales & Marketing
Telephone:
(613) 839-3340
Fax:
(613) 839-5690
Email:
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Murray Mudd
Title:
Director
Area of Responsibility:
Management Executive
Telephone:
(613) 688-2577
Fax:
(613) 688-2677
Email:
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Don Orr
Title:
Vice President
Telephone:
(613) 839-3131
Fax:
(613) 839-5690
Email:
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Dan Snell
Title:
Computer Services Manager
Telephone:
(613) 839-3340
Fax:
(613) 839-5690
Email:
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Jan Traversy
Title:
Vice President
Area of Responsibility:
Finance/Accounting
Telephone:
(613) 839-3340
Fax:
(613) 839-5690
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Rick Lefebvre
Title:
Director
Telephone:
(867) 979-8309
Fax:
(867) 979-8316
Email:
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Mike Olson
Title:
Director
Telephone:
(867) 669-6683
Fax:
(867) 669-6603
Email:
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Tom Hollinger
Title:
Manager-Hercules Operations
Telephone:
(867) 669-6685
Fax:
(867) 669-8530
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Products
Aircraft Accessories & Components
Aircraft, Fixed Wing
Services
Commercial Airline - Passenger / Cargo
Passenger Services
Passenger Services:
First Air provides our passenger and air cargo customers with over 200 regularly scheduled flights per week
To book a ticket or get airfares you can:
Contact your travel agent
Call First Air directly at 1-800-267-1247
Fax: (613) 688-2635
Send an e-mail to reservat@firstair.ca.
Cargo Services
Three Choices for Cargo Shipments
First Air offers you three choices for making air cargo
shipments. Depending on the urgency of your shipment, the size of
the items being shipped, and other factors, you can choose the
method of shipment which best meets your needs. If you are not
sure which choice to make, just ask the experienced First Air
staff at our conveniently located air cargo offices.
General Cargo - Best possible air cargo rates for non-urgent
items. - First Air also has special commodity rates.
PrioritAir - For a small premium, space can be reserved for
your urgent shipments.
FirstPac - Set rate for shipping envelopes under 2.2 kilos.
First Air's General Cargo service gives you the best possible air
cargo rates for non-urgent shipments. We also have a number of
special commodity rates for various types of cargo that are
important for people who live or work in the North.
First Air's Cargo PrioritAir service enables you to reserve space
in advance for shipment of crucial or time-sensitive cargo --
large or small. This fast, reliable cargo service guarantees that
your shipment will travel on the flight of your choice.
With First Air's FirstPac service you can send items weighing up
to 2.2 kilograms (5 pounds), anywhere that First Air flies, with
our new First Pac envelope service. This service is available up
to one hour prior to flight departure and pick-up or delivery of
your envelope is available at a small additional charge in
selected centers.
Charter Services
Overview of First Air's Charter Services
First Air offers a wide range of charter services in the north
and throughout the world. Our fleet of over 30 aircraft has the
size and flexibility to meet your needs for charter services -
wherever these needs might be and however remote the location
might appear. We offer B-737 and B-727 aircraft in full
freighter, full passenger, bulk fuel transport or Combi
configuration. Our turboprop aircraft are extensive, such as HS
748s and Twin Otters, and serve as charter planes for mineral
exploration, scientific research, and high arctic tourism.
First Air's flexible fleet of aircraft are capable of meeting all
your charter needs - even if it means that we have to go to the
ends of the earth to do it. First Air is the only airline in the
world offering a Boeing 727-200, modified to handle 'Combi'
flights -- transporting a combination of passengers and cargo on
the same flight. We also have heavy payload capabilities of our
L-382G Super Hercules. This aircraft can accommodate loads of up
to 47,000 pounds or can be used for bulk fuel lifts. First Air
has thrived on meeting the charter needs of our many customers
for Arctic Services and International Services.
To find out more about First Air's charter services and the
impressive capabilities of our Specialized Aircraft to meet the
challenges of your air charter needs, please contact our Charter
Sales Office.
Maintenance, Support And Contract Training
Maintenance, Support and Contract Training:
The contract maintenance, support and training services provided
by First Air can be subdivided into:
Maintenance Services
Maintenance Support , and
Contract Training
Whether your needs involve Training, Sheet Metal, Component, NDT,
Engineering, Tool Management, Avionics and Instruments, give us a
call with the specifications to your project or component and let
us put a cost together for you.
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