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| Founded | 2018 (Launched March 8, 2019) | ||||||
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| Hubs | Vancouver International Airport (South Terminal) | ||||||
| Fleet size | 2 | ||||||
| Headquarters | Richmond | ||||||
| Key people | Teara Fraser, CEO[2] | ||||||
| Employees | 5 | ||||||
| Website | www | ||||||
Iskwew Air is a Canadian airline based atVancouver International Airport.[3]
Iskwew Air was founded in 2018[4] by the airline's CEO,Teara Fraser. The airline officially launched March 2019.[3] Fraser has announced plans to enter the domestic Canadian passenger charter sector, as well as offering a scheduled passenger service.[3]
Iskwew Air promotes itself as a 100%Indigenous- and woman-owned air company.[5] The airline aims to boost accessibility for remote communities across the province, as well as boosting indigenous tourism. All operations will be in cooperation with the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada.[3]
The airline's first partnership is with Homalco Wildlife & Cultural Tours based inCampbell River, where it will help provide remote nature tours.[6]On August 16, 2021, the airline launch regular scheduled service betweenVancouver International Airport (YVR) South Terminal toQualicum Beach Airport.[7]
As of February 2025, Iskwew Air operated the following aircraft:[8]
| Aircraft | Total | Orders | Passengers (Economy) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piper Navajo PA-31-325 | 1 | ||
| Piper Navajo PA-31-350 | 2 | 8 | |
| Total | 3 |
Destinations inBritish Columbia as of February 1, 2025:[9]
The airline operates out of Vancouver International Airport (YVR), from the South Terminal.[3]
Iskwew Air: SG, SWEETGRASS