Air Nova
Regional airline of Canada (1986–2001)
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Air Nova was a Canadian regional airline based in Enfield, Nova Scotia, Canada that became part of Air Canada Regional in 2001.[1] In 2002, the airlines Air BC, Air Ontario, Air Nova and Canadian Regional Airlines were merged to form a new airline, named Air Canada Jazz.
FoundedJuly 1986
Ceased operations
November 1, 2001 (merged with Air BC, Air Ontario and Canadian Regional Airlines to form Air Canada Jazz) | |||||||
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| Founded | July 1986 | ||||||
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Ceased operations | November 1, 2001 (merged with Air BC, Air Ontario and Canadian Regional Airlines to form Air Canada Jazz) | ||||||
| Hubs | Halifax Stanfield International Airport | ||||||
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| Alliance | Star Alliance (affiliate; 1997–2001) | ||||||
| Parent company | Air Canada | ||||||
| Headquarters | Enfield, Nova Scotia, Canada | ||||||
History
After the consolidation of Air Alliance, Air Nova served 28 destinations throughout eastern Canada and the United States.
Air Nova was a wholly owned subsidiary of Air Canada.
Fleet
During Air Nova's service they operated the following aircraft:
| Aircraft | Total | Introduced | Retired | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAe 146-100 | 2 | 1988 | 1989 | |
| BAe 146-200 | 9 | 1989 | 2001 | |
| Beechcraft 1900D | 5 | Unknown | Unknown | |
| de Havilland Canada DHC-8-100 Dash 8 | 30 | 1986 | 2002 | |
| de Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 Dash 8 | 7 | 1989 | 2002 | |
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