Air North

The Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation of Old Crow also began investing in Air North during this time. This investment enabled Air North to acquire two Boeing 737-200 jets in 2002.^[8]

In 2010, the airline started a new fleet expansion and modernization plan, purchasing a 737-400 and a winglet-equipped 737-500.^[9]

In 2017, two ATR 42 combi aircraft were introduced to replace existing HS748 aircraft, ending worldwide scheduled passenger HS-748 service. With newer aircraft in service, the three 737-200s and five HS-748s were retired or sold. Some are now parked behind Air North's maintenance base and used for spare parts and staff training.^[10]

During the 2021 Canadian federal election, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh's campaign chartered an Air North Boeing 737-500.^[11]

In 2024, the company's fleet was further updated with the introduction of two 737-800 aircraft. Both are equipped with winglets, improved performance and updated, Boeing Sky-style interiors.^[12]

Since the arrival of the Boeing 737s, the main Air North base in Whitehorse has steadily expanded. It now includes the original hangar which is now used as a cargo warehouse and ground equipment shop, a new aircraft maintenance hangar, a reservations and administration building, an operations centre, an in-house catering and cabin services department, and a fuelling facility. Air North also operates secondary bases in Vancouver, B.C. and Dawson City, Yukon. The in-house catering building opened in the mid-2000s, enabling Air North to offer in-flight meals. Yukon products are featured when possible, and often include Midnight Sun coffee and Yukon Brewing beer.^{[citation needed]} Air North launched its inflight magazine in partnership with North of Ordinary Media in February 2007. Now owned by Nordwind Inc. in Whitehorse published as The Yukon Magazine,^[13] it is released quarterly and is available in-flight, by subscription, and at select retailers across Canada.^{[citation needed]}

The remainder of Air North's revenue comes from ground handling services at Whitehorse, Dawson City, Old Crow, Edmonton, and Vancouver Airports, as well as Jet-A refuelling services and the operation of a bistro at Whitehorse's airport. Air North is currently the main provider of Jet-A fuel service in Whitehorse. It is also the ground handler for WestJet in Whitehorse, as well as several airlines in Vancouver.^{[citation needed]}

In May 2022, Air North launched its inaugural twice-weekly flight to Toronto via Yellowknife.^[14]

Air North is now owned by Joseph Sparling (close to 51%) (President, CEO, and Boeing 737 Captain), the Vuntut Development Corporation (49%), an arm of the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation, and, as of 2026, more than 2,400 individual Yukoners (less than 0.1% total). Air North is one of the largest private sector employers in Yukon. As of 2015 it has over 500 employees.^{[citation needed]}

In July and August 2026, Air North announced new, year round service between Yellowknife and Edmonton beginning in December 2026. As well, a new seasonal service between Vancouver and Kamloops beginning in May 2027 was also annouced. ^[15][16]

Most of Air North's work is scheduled passenger and cargo flights between Whitehorse and Vancouver, Kelowna, Victoria, Calgary, Edmonton, Dawson City, Old Crow, and Inuvik. It also has summer seasonal service to, Ottawa and Toronto. Air North also runs regular freight trips and fuel-haul flights to the fly-in only community of Old Crow, Yukon. In addition to scheduled routes, Air North also offers passenger, combi, cargo, and fuel-haul charter services to anywhere in North America with the ATR 42s and Boeing 737s. Regular charter customers include mine operators, cruise ship tour operators, fishing lodges, and sports teams.^[17]

Scheduled flights

As of 20 July 2026^[update], Air North provides scheduled service to the following 13 destinations.^[6]

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Country	Province/territory	City	Airport	Notes
Canada	Alberta	Calgary	Calgary International Airport
		Edmonton	Edmonton International Airport
	British Columbia	Kamloops	Kamloops Airport
		Kelowna	Kelowna International Airport
		Vancouver	Vancouver International Airport
		Victoria	Victoria International Airport
	Northwest Territories	Inuvik	Inuvik (Mike Zubko) Airport
		Yellowknife	Yellowknife Airport
	Ontario	Ottawa	Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport	Seasonal
		Toronto	Toronto Pearson International Airport
	Yukon	Dawson City	Dawson City Airport
		Old Crow	Old Crow Airport
		Whitehorse	Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport	Hub

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• On 20 September 1987, Piper PA-31 Navajo C-GPAC crashed on a flight from Whitehorse to Juneau, Alaska, killing all five on board. The plane crashed into a glacier at 4,500 ft (1,400 m).^{[citation needed]}
• On 19 August 1995, Douglas C-47B C-GZOF crashed on approach to Vancouver International Airport, Richmond, British Columbia, killing one of the three crew. The aircraft was on a ferry flight to Prince Rupert Airport when the starboard propeller went into overspeed and the decision was made to return to Vancouver International.^[25]
• On 14 August 1996, Douglas DC-4 C-FGNI crashed shortly after takeoff from Bronson Creek mine in Northern British Columbia with three crew and a full load of gold ore cargo on board. On climbout, number 2 engine caught fire and eventually separated from the aircraft. The crew attempted to bring the aircraft back to land, but the aircraft could not maintain altitude on three engines and the crew instead landed in the Iskut River about 1.2 nautical miles (2.2 km; 1.4 mi) west of the Bronson Creek airstrip, where all three crew were able to escape the wreckage. The first officer and load master swam to shore, but the captain was never found and presumed to have drowned.^[26]

In 2014, Air North and the Kluane Dana Shäw Limited Partnership (a Kluane First Nation entity) formed Chieftain Energy.^[27] Chieftain is a transport, fuel, heating oil, and lubricant distributor. In 2017, Chieftain acquired an Alberta-based fuel distribution company and entered the bulk fuel, transportation, home heating, and cardlock business. That way, Chieftain became an important part of the Air Norths group.^{[citation needed]}

In 2024, Air North opened the Black Wolf Bistro at Whitehorse International Airport (landside).^[28] It is the only eatery at that airport. Focusing on departing passengers, it offers breakfast and lunch. In 2026, the bistro added "The Cache", an airside vending machine of fresh snacks.^{[citation needed]}

The Yukon Magazine (TYM), formerly The Yukon North of Ordinary, is a quarterly arts, travel, and culture magazine in Yukon, Canada. The magazine was first published in February 2007.^[29] It is also the official inflight magazine for Air North.^[13]