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Last month our Twin Otter had some unlikely four-legged passengers along for a ride to Abbotsford, BC. Four dogs from the local NWT SPCA were offered up space and prospects of new adoptive families in Victoria, and we were happy to help transport them part of the way there. The NWT SPCA is often full […]

CALGARY, AB – Thursday, November 20 – The Summit Aviation Group, a subsidiary of The Ledcor Group of Companies, is pleased to announce the signing of a strategic service agreement to jointly promote the Summit Group and Private Sky’s growing service offerings across Alberta, northern BC, and Saskatchewan. “This agreement offers the Summit Group the […]

Summit Air is pleased to be supporting the KidSport™ fundraiser for the second consecutive year. Join us October 4th, 2014 for the Summit Air Champions for Children Fundraising Dinner with special guests Duane, Rich, and Ron Sutter, one of the most famous families in the National Hockey League.  Mrs. Sutter will also be making a […]

Summit Air was proud to be a part of the 3rd Annual Wounded Warriors Weekend August 1st to 5th, which welcomed 186 veterans, family members, and caregivers to Slave Lake, Alberta from as far away as the UK, the US, and Australia. The five-day event is intended to demonstrate appreciation and recognition to troops returning […]

Yellowknife, NT, Canada, July  17, 2014 The Summit Aviation Group today announced the appointment of Walter Heneghan, Vice President, Health, Safety and Environmental Protection for Summit Air (fixed-wing) and Summit Helicopters, and Todd Tomecek as Vice President, Business Development, Summit Helicopters. Walter Heneghan brings with him over thirty-five years of aviation experience. Most recently, Walter […]

Yellowknife, NT, Canada, June 16, 2014 The Summit Aviation Group and Det’on Cho Corporation announced today that together they have formed Det’on Cho Summit Aviation LP, a new entity that will provide aviation services within the Yellowknives’ Dene First Nation territory. “Our partnership with Det’on Cho Corporation will allow us to extend our services and […]

Yellowknife, NT, Canada, April 28, 2014 Arctic Coordination Centre (ArCC) partners Scarlet Security and Absolute Trac are pleased to announce that Summit Aviation will become the first Northern operator to support ArCC by having their entire fleet of aircraft and helicopters added to the ArCC SafetyNet Monitor. “After seeing the ArCC’s SafetyNet concept, we believe […]

April 1, 2014 The Summit Aviation Group is pleased to announce it has entered into a 24-month lease agreement with Susi Air of Indonesia. Susi Air will lease as many as four of Summit’s signature Dornier 228’s for use in scheduled passenger movements throughout Indonesia. Summit has operated Dornier’s for over 10 years in Canada’s […]

PRESS RELEASE Yellowknife, NWT  – March 17, 2014  –  The Summit Aviation Group is pleased to announce the launch of its Avro RJ85 program that will initially help service Diavik Diamond Mine’s transportation needs through a partnership with Det’on Cho Logistics and First Air. “The introduction of the Avro RJ85 to Summit’s fleet is a significant change in […]

The Summit Aviation Group and the Haisla Nation announced today that they have jointly formed a new entity called Summit Kitimaat Aviation Limited Partnership to provide aviation services within the Haisla Traditional Territory near Kitimat, British Columbia. “We are honoured to be selected as their partner and look forward to helping foster economic development within […]