Aeromedical and Air Transport Service
Committed to servicing remote northern Canada
Keewatin Air has operated in the rugged Canadian Arctic for 40 years, logging over 120,000 hours of medevac airtime in some of the most challenging environmental conditions in the world.
Although we operate charter airline services, our main focus is and has always been medical travel.
Whether it is moving passengers with medical needs on our charter aircraft or transporting a critically ill patient on our air ambulance, we have made medical travel our specialty.
Keewatin Air is committed to provision of the best possible air services in Northern Canada.
From our start in 1971, Keewatin Air LP (KAL) has been guided by and influenced by the learnings of the Inuit culture.
As the primary provider of Medevac and Air Ambulance services for the Government of Nunavut, KAL seeks to engaged with government and community leaders to support the strengthening of the role of Elders in addressing social problems and issues in the North. The Inuit Societal Values Project is an important part of this goal.
Keewatin Air supports Inuit Societal Values:
- INUUQATIGIITSIARNIQ — Respecting others, relationships and caring for people
- TUNNGANARNIQ — Fostering good spirits by being open, welcoming, and inclusive
- PIJITSIRNIQ — Serving and providing for family and/or community
- AAJIIQATIGIINNIQ — Decision making through discussion and consensus
- PILIMMAKSARNIQ / PIJARIUQSARNIQ — Development of skills through observation, mentoring, practice, and effort
- PILIRIQATIGIINNIQ / IKAJUQTIGIINNIQ — Working together for a common cause
- QANUQTUURNIQ — Being innovative and resourceful
- AVATITTINNIK KAMATSIARNIQ — Respect and care for the land, animals, and the environment
An aviation business with a strong medical focus
Air Medical
With over 120,000 flight hours on air medical missions and over 40 years of operation in the challenging environment of the Canadian arctic, we have an unparalleled background and experience in air medical transport. Our infrastructure supports the delivery of air medical services in the central and eastern arctic, emphasizing our commitment to remote northern Canada.
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Flight Operations
Keewatin Air has been operating in the Arctic for over 40 years and has extensive experience providing safe, high-quality air ambulance and charter services.
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Maintenance
Keewatin Air LP runs a 24/7 Approved Maintenance Organization operation from its various facilities, starting at the head office and throughout our remote bases/operations.
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Charters
Keewatin Air Charters specializes in Arctic operations for tour groups, corporate travel and freight movements, to name just a few. Let us help you with your charter plans.
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