North Star Air Expanding Its Route Network
Now connecting to more communities to serve you better
North Star Air announced yesterday that we connected Eabametoong First Nation (Fort Hope) to our growing route network that serves Northern Ontario First Nation communities. The new services will connect Thunder Bay, Fort Hope Neskantaga and Webequie. Currently there are daily flights on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, and on Apr 19th, 2016 they will also offer daily flights on Tuesday and Thursday bringing it to a 6 days a week daily service.
This new route will offer people, businesses and communities more travel choices and more options at stable fares. Customers will now enjoy North Star Air’s focused excellence in providing the best possible customer experience. All flights will be flown on their Pilatus PC-12 aircraft which has gained a reputation for outstanding versatility, performance, reliability and operational flexibility. This aircraft is one of the most popular turbine-powered aircraft sold on the market today. Our modernized fleet also includes 3 Basler BT-67 Turbine to meet your needs for charters, passenger, cargo and fuel services.
Today, North Star Air’s Flex Flight passenger routes serve 18 destinations in Northern Ontario where 80% of those destinations are First Nation communities. North Star Air is a financial sound and profitable airline that contributes back to its partner communities through its revenue sharing programs.
“Fort Hope is a perfect new community to add to our growing network and we look forward to servicing Fort Hope with our cost efficient charter, passenger, cargo and fuel services. Such an addition also positions us to serve those businesses involved in the economic development and growth of that area.” said Frank Kelner CEO of North Star Air.
North Star Air continues to invest in their cost reduction strategies and increase their capacity so they can continue to deliver value added services to the changing and growing demands of the North. What is most important for North Star Air is the opportunity to build long lasting and respectful relationships with First Nation communities and to bring forward business solutions to help overcome some of the social and economic development challenges facing the North.
Meegwetch Eabametoong First Nation for your support and this opportunity to serve you.
In 2012. North Star Air underwent a change in ownership and today, North Star Air and Cargo North merged into one airline to better service our customers. North Star Air is one of the leading Northern Ontario full-service airline with bases and locations in Pickle Lake, Red Lake, Sioux Lookout Thunder Bay and Kapuskasing. They have a growing modernized and low maintenance fleet that consists of 5 Pilatus PC-12, 2 Cessna Grand Caravan and 3 Basler BT-67 aircraft; a game changer for the North. As a leading provider of charter, passenger and freight/cargo services they make it their passion and commitment to safety, affordability and reliability. They are well positioned and ready to serve the growing demands of the businesses, industries and communities of Northern Ontario and beyond. Their mission is to connect Northern Ontario communities and their vision is to provide the best possible customer experience throughout their entire journey.
