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| Founded | 1957 | ||||||
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| AOC # | Canada: 1444[2] United States: NCBF667G[3] | ||||||
| Operating bases | Calgary International, Edmonton International, Fort St. John, Vancouver International, Prince George[4] | ||||||
| Fleet size | 18[5] | ||||||
| Destinations | charter | ||||||
| Parent company | North Cariboo Flying Service Limited | ||||||
| Headquarters | Calgary, Alberta | ||||||
| Key people | Randy Gee (president), Peter Scheiwiller (general manager)[6] | ||||||
| Website | http://www.flynca.com/ | ||||||
North Cariboo Air or North Cariboo Flying Services is an airline based in Alberta and British Columbia, Canada. It operates charter flights primarily for the oil and gas industry, as well as executive and general charter services, including sports teams and leisure groups both within and outside Canada.[7][8] North Cariboo Air has a fleet of 18 aircraft registered with Transport Canada.[5] These aircraft range in size from 9-100 seats, allowing for accommodating and adaptation of all project sizes. In addition NCFS offers private terminals in Calgary, Edmonton, Fort St. John, Vancouver and Prince George. The airline also offers cargo services, aerodrome management and fixed-base operator services.[9][10][11]
History[edit]
The story of North Cariboo Air starts in Williams Lake, British Columbia located in the North Cariboo region of British Columbia. Originally incorporated as North Cariboo Flying Service in 1957, the fleet consisted of a single Aeronca Champion aircraft that could carry one or two passengers to various locations throughout the interior of BC. Today, with a fleet of 18 aircraft, including the Avro RJ 100, NCFS has expanded include various destinations across Western Canada and the United States.
Fleet[edit]
As of October 2020, the North Cariboo Air fleet registered with Transport Canada consists of the following:[5]
| Aircraft Type | No. of aircraft | Variants | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beechcraft 1900 | 4 | Model 1900D | Seats 19[12] |
| Beechcraft King Air | 1 | Model 100 | Not listed at North Cariboo website |
| Beechcraft Super King Air | 6 | Model 200 | Seats 9[13] |
| British Aerospace 146 | 2 | RJ100 Series | Seats 100[14] |
| Christen A-1B | 1 | A-1B | Not listed at North Cariboo website |
| De Havilland Canada Dash 8 | 3 | Series 300 (311) | Seats 50[15] |
| Piper PA-31 Navajo | 1 | PA-31 | Not listed at North Cariboo website |
Transport Canada lists a Beech Model 90,[16] a Cessna 185[17] and a Beechcraft Baron[18] all with cancelled certificates. There is also a Beechcraft King Air with a temporary cancelled certificate.[19]
Gallery[edit]
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Avro RJ 100 on North Cariboo's ramp at Calgary International Airport -
Beech 1900D on North Cariboo's ramp at Calgary International Airport -
De Havilland Canada Dash 8 on North Cariboo's ramp at Calgary International Airport -
King Air 200 on North Cariboo's ramp at Calgary International Airport -
A Convair 440 Metropolitan in 1983
References[edit]
- ^ a b "ICAO Designators for Canadian Aircraft Operating Agencies, Aeronautical Authorities and Services" (PDF). Nav Canada. 2023-05-04. p. 5. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
North Cariboo Flying Services: NCB, NORTH CARIBOU
- ^ Transport Canada (2019-09-06), Civil Aviation Services (CAS) AOC. wwwapps.tc.gc.ca.
- ^ "Federal Aviation Administration - Airline Certificate Information - Detail View". av-info.faa.gov. Retrieved 2019-06-27.
- ^ Contact
- ^ a b c "Canadian Civil Aircraft Register: Quick Search Result for North Cariboo Flying Service". Transport Canada. Retrieved 2020-10-24.
- ^ Senior Management
- ^ Documentation Security
- ^ Aircraft Charters
- ^ Aerodrome Management
- ^ Cargo Operations
- ^ FBO Operations
- ^ Beechcraft 1900D
- ^ King Air 200
- ^ Avro RJ100
- ^ Dash 8 300
- ^ Canadian Civil Aircraft Register: Aircraft Details C-FMKD
- ^ Canadian Civil Aircraft Register: Aircraft Details CF-QSX
- ^ Canadian Civil Aircraft Register: Aircraft Details C-GLAC
- ^ Canadian Civil Aircraft Register: Aircraft Details C-FIDN
