Panorama Aviation

What Panorama Aviation does

Panorama Aviation is a privately held Quebec-based charter aviation company founded in 2013, specializing in short takeoff and landing (STOL) operations on gravel, dirt, and ice runways across northern and remote regions of Canada. The company operates a fleet of Pilatus PC-12 and Beechcraft 1900D turboprop aircraft, delivering passenger charter (2–18 seats), cargo, combined passenger/cargo, and 24/7 medical evacuation (Skedevac) services. It is part of the Corpo Aviation strategic alliance formed in 2017 with Max Aviation and Cargair, which consolidated Quebec charter capacity under a $30M+ CAD private investment program. Panorama holds BARS accreditation (275+ compliance criteria), Transport Canada Type 704 and 703 certifications, an ICAO-aligned Safety Management System, and operates from four bases at Alma (headquarters), Montreal/St-Hubert, Québec City (opened 2024), and Iqaluit.

The company serves three primary verticals: mining, construction, and industrial companies requiring fly-in fly-out transport to remote worksites (primary segment); healthcare providers and government agencies requiring time-critical medevac and patient transfers; and remote Indigenous and northern communities in Nunavut, Nunavik, and Côte-Nord requiring passenger and essential goods transport. Pricing is entirely quote-based with annual corporate agreements (ententes corporatives) offered to high-volume clients at discounted rates, no minimums, and no cancellation fees. Distribution is exclusively direct — website quote forms, phone, and email — with marketing focused on safety credentials, fleet capabilities, and industry-specific positioning. The company announced the addition of an ATR-42 aircraft (48-seat capacity, ~12,100 lbs payload) for entry into service by 2027, aimed at capturing larger combined-transport contracts from major industrial clients.

Name

Panorama Aviation

Legal name

Panorama Aviation

Website

https://panoramaaviation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Panorama Aviation is a Quebec-based charter aviation company operating STOL-equipped Pilatus PC-12 and Beechcraft 1900D aircraft from four bases across Quebec and Nunavut, serving mining, construction, healthcare, and remote northern community clients with passenger, cargo, and medevac services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charter Aviation Services

NAICS

Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation (481211), Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation (481219), Nonscheduled Air Transportation (48121)

SIC

Air Transportation, Scheduled (4512)

akta.pro primary industry

Remote & Rural Community Passenger Lift Services (THABAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Air Medical Transport (Helicopter/Fixed-Wing) (HLAFANAD), Government & Military Passenger Charters (TLAFABAF)

Keywords

• Charter aviation services
• Medical air transport
• Cargo charter flights
• Fly-in fly-out transport
• Remote region aviation

Headquarters

HQ city

Quebec

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Charter flights (on-demand): Revenue generated from on-demand charter flights for passengers, cargo, and combined missions. Customers request quotes and book flights based on specific needs. Pricing is quote-based, not publicly disclosed. The company offers corporate agreements (annual ententes corporatives) for high-volume clients with discounted rates and no minimum charges or cancellation fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Panorama Aviation operates charter aviation services for passenger, cargo, and combined missions to remote northern regions of Canada. The company specializes in short takeoff and landing (STOL) operations from gravel, dirt, and ice runways using a fleet of Pilatus PC-12 and Beechcraft 1900D turboprop aircraft. It also provides 24/7 medical evacuation (Skedevac/MEDEVAC) services and fly-in fly-out transport for mining, construction, and industrial clients.

Product overview

Panorama Aviation operates as a regional charter aviation company offering a portfolio of interconnected air transport services. The core offerings include passenger charter (Nolisement passager) for flexible travel to remote regions with 2-18 passenger capacity aircraft, cargo charter (Nolisement cargo) for freight delivery to isolated locations, and medical evacuation (MEDEVAC/Skedevac) services available 24/7. The fleet consists of Swiss-made Pilatus PC-12 turboprop aircraft (up to 9 passengers, versatile for short/unpaved runways) and American Beechcraft 1900D regional aircraft (up to 18 passengers, ideal for combined missions). The company recently announced acquisition of ATR-42 aircraft (2027) to expand combined passenger/cargo capacity for major industrial clients. All services are coordinated through multiple operational bases across Quebec (Alma, Montreal/St-Hubert, Quebec City) and Nunavut (Iqaluit), with strategic partnership through Corpo Aviation enabling expanded service offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Passenger Charter (Nolisement passager) Custom charter flight service for passenger transport to remote and northern regions, offering flexibility on scheduling and destination with aircraft configured for 2-18 passengers. Targeted at corporate clients, fly-in fly-out workers, and travelers needing access to remote communities.
• Cargo Charter (Nolisement cargo) Air cargo transport service for delivering equipment, parts, and essential supplies to remote worksites, communities, and northern regions with 24/7 availability. Targeted at mining, construction, and industrial companies needing freight delivery to inaccessible locations.
• Medical Air Transport (MEDEVAC/Skedevac) Emergency medical evacuation (Skedevac) service available 24/7 for patient transfers to specialized medical facilities, with aircraft configured for medical equipment and personnel. Targeted at healthcare providers, hospitals, and government agencies serving remote northern communities.
• Fly-in Fly-out Transport Personnel transport service for remote industrial operations, enabling companies to transport work crews to and from isolated job sites and northern work camps. Targeted at mining, construction, and industrial companies operating fly-in fly-out rotations.
• Pilatus PC-12 Aircraft Single-engine Swiss turboprop aircraft with up to 9-passenger capacity, 2,000-2,300 lbs cargo capacity, capable of landing on 1,600 ft short/gravel runways, cruising at 480 km/h with 1,600 nautical mile range. Versatile for passenger, cargo, or medevac missions.
• Beechcraft 1900D Aircraft Multi-engine regional turboprop aircraft with up to 18-passenger capacity (Type 704 certification), 4,100 lbs cargo capacity, requiring 3,120 ft runway, cruising at 520 km/h with 1,575 nautical mile range. Ideal for combined passenger/cargo missions to remote regions.
• Corporate Charter Agreements Annual corporate discount agreements for companies with high-volume charter travel needs, offering reduced rates without minimum charges, membership fees, or cancellation penalties. Targeted at mining, construction, and industrial enterprises with recurring transport needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10,000+ charter flights per year
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AFS Exécutif / TSAS Avjet (Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport)coreOthers · 1 June 2024Panorama Aviation established a new base at Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (CYQB), operating from the strategic facilities of AFS Exécutif (also referred to as TSAS Avjet). This facility partnership enables efficient operations from the Quebec City base.
• Produits AviatechcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2023Strategic partnership with Produits Aviatech, an approved maintenance organization specializing in aircraft maintenance, structural work, aircraft painting, and avionics. This partnership ensures the highest standards of aircraft maintenance and operational readiness for Panorama Aviation's fleet.
• Corpo Aviation (with Max Aviation and Cargair)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017In 2017, Panorama Aviation joined forces with Max Aviation and Cargair to form Corpo Aviation, a one-stop solution for all charter clients. This strategic alliance enabled investments of over $30 million over five years, consolidating regional charter operations across Quebec. Corpo Aviation operates the broader fleet including 6 Pilatus PC-12 aircraft and 2 Beechcraft 1900D aircraft. Strategic support from Corpo Aviation enables Panorama Aviation to expand service offerings.
• C&K Services (Iqaluit)minorOthersC&K Services hangar at Iqaluit Airport (Gate 7) serves as Panorama Aviation's operational base in Nunavut for northern operations and access to remote communities.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Air Inuit: Inuit-owned regional carrier serving Nunavik and northern Quebec with passenger, cargo, and medevac services. Most directly comparable to Panorama Aviation given shared geography (Nunavik), customer base (northern communities and mining), and service mix.
• Canadian North: Major northern Canadian carrier providing scheduled and charter passenger, cargo, and medevac services across Nunavut and the Northwest Territories. Comparable in mission (serving remote northern communities), aircraft type (turboprops and Boeing 737), and customer base.
• Calm Air: Manitoba-based regional carrier serving Churchill and northern Manitoba with passenger, cargo, and charter services. Comparable in operating model (charter and scheduled turboprop service to remote communities), though serving a different geography.
• Kenn Borek Air: Canadian northern charter specialist operating wheeled and ski-equipped aircraft for fuel haul, medevac, and remote operations across Canada's North. Highly comparable in STOL/special-mission capabilities and remote-region operational expertise.
• Wasaya Airways: Ontario-based First Nations regional carrier serving remote northern Ontario communities with passenger, cargo, and charter services. Comparable in serving Indigenous communities and remote regions with turboprop aircraft.
• Air Tindi: Northwest Territories-based charter and scheduled carrier serving Yellowknife and remote NWT communities. Comparable in charter aviation model, remote-region operations, and turboprop fleet, though operating in a different territory.
• Max Aviation: Quebec-based charter operator and partner in the Corpo Aviation alliance alongside Panorama Aviation. Directly comparable as a Quebec charter peer serving similar enterprise and government clients with overlapping fleet and bases.
• Cargair: Quebec-based flight school and charter operator, also part of the Corpo Aviation alliance with Panorama. Comparable as a Quebec aviation operator with charter services and shared ownership/strategic alignment.
• North American Charter: Charter aviation provider serving corporate clients across North America. Comparable in offering on-demand charter services, though Panorama's northern STOL specialization is more niche than North American Charter's corporate jet focus.

Broad incumbents

• PAL Airlines: Atlantic Canada regional carrier with scheduled and charter services across eastern Canada, including northern Quebec. Comparable in regional Canadian aviation model and turboprop fleet, though PAL is larger and serves scheduled routes rather than primarily on-demand charter.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/panoramaaviation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/jimmy-emond-a52a2643
• Instagraminstagram.com/panoramaaviation

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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