- Tli Cho Air, Denesoline Partnership Awarded New Five-Year, $15 Million Diavik Contract
- DATS is proud to announce its new subsidiary AVTi and opening of Research and Development Center in Saguenay
- Tli Cho Air Purchases Dash 7 Combi Aircraft
- Discovery Air announces the creation of Discovery Air International
- Discovery Aviation Academy announces new partnership with Cambrian College
- Aqsaqniq Airways, Medic North Nunavut Sign Kitikmeot Medevac Contract
- Top Aces’ Standing Offers Extended to 2013
- Discovery Air supports CF Appreciation Night
- Discovery Air supports Movember
- Discovery Air Partners Receive Business Awards
Welcome to Discovery Air
Founded in 2004, Discovery Air Inc. is a specialty aviation services company operating across Canada and in select locations internationally. With over 140 aircraft, it is one of the largest air operators in Canada, employing more than 850 flight crew, maintainers and support staff to deliver a variety of air transport, maintenance and logistics solutions to its government, airline and business customers. The Corporation's subsidiaries include: Top Aces, which delivers airborne training and special mission services to the Canadian military; Discovery Air Fire Services, a supplier of airborne fire management services to the Ontario government and charter services to government agencies and corporate customers; Discovery Air Technical Services, which provides a range of maintenance, repair, overhaul, modification, engineering and certification services; Great Slave Helicopters, the second-largest VFR helicopter operator in the country; Air Tindi, the largest fixed-wing aircraft charter provider based in Northern Canada; Discovery Mining Services, which supplies all-weather exploration camps as well as expediting and logistics support services; and Discovery Air Innovations, the innovation arm of Discovery Air that identifies and captures large, new market opportunities.
Did you know?
... that on Tuesday, July 5th 2011, Air Tindi flew the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge from Yellowknife to Blachford Lake on one of their Twin Otter float planes? They are pictured here being greeted by Air Tindi President, Chuck Parker and Chief Pilot, Kim Zenko before embarking on the aircraft. Photo credit: Jason Pineau.
... that Brad “Bear” Dolan received the Commanding Officer’s (CO) coin from the CO of 1 Royal Canadian Horse Artillery LCol Tim Young in appreciation for the work Top Aces completed in Shilo, MB as part of Forward Air Controller (FAC) Training? Between missions, Bear met the FACs on the ground and fortunately the Army lent him a coat – it was -23C with the wind to 28kts. They expressed their appreciation and high regard for the training.
... that Discovery Air Technical Services and Great Slave Helicopters both sponsor 17-year old racing driver Nathan Blok? Blok drove his #5 Van Dieman F-1600 to two podium finishes before record crowds at the Grand Prix du Canada held on June 10th - 12th, 2011 at the Famed Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.
... that Discovery Air is always looking for great ideas? If you think you have a great idea that we should examine, submit it and you could be eligible for a reward. We're giving away prizes from a DA golf shirt to a thrilling ride in an Alpha Jet! Submit your ideas to: ideas@discoveryair.com
... that DA has a number of employees who are related to each other? At Top Aces, maintenance runs in the Noreau family, as Steeve and Carol together with their dad Marc all work on the Alpha Jet and Westwind aircraft. Marc is affectionately known as "Papa Noreau."
...that The Directors College of McMaster University's DeGroote School of Business has an annual award for a graduate of The Directors College who demonstrates dedication to raising the bar for professional standards in corporate governance, both through their work in the Chartered Director program and in their experience as directors? This award is named after Discovery Air's Chairman, Gil Bennett, and is called the "Gilbert Bennett Gold Standard Award"
Flight Plan
Flight Plan - December 2011
Discovery Air Inc. is thrilled to share the December 2011 edition of Flight Plan – the Newsletter of Discovery Air. Please click here to download the latest edition.
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