Company Overview

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

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Additional Details

Legal Name: Bradley Air Services Limited

Number of Employees: 1000

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Services

• Air Charter For Goods
• Air Freight
• Air Passenger Service
• 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.

• Commercial Airline - Passenger / Cargo
• 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.

• Passenger Air Charter Service
• 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.

• Speciality Air Services

Products

• Aircraft Accessories & Components
• Aircraft, Fixed Wing

NAICS Categories

• 481110 Scheduled Air Transportation
• 485110 Urban Transit Systems

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