Airco Aircraft Charters

What Airco Aircraft Charters does

Airco Aircraft Charters Ltd. is a privately-held aerospace company founded in 1987 and headquartered at Edmonton International Airport, Alberta. The company operates a fleet of three twin-engine, all-weather Beechcraft turboprops — the King Air 100, Super King Air 350, and 1900D — to provide on-demand private charter flights across Western and Northern Canada and into the Northwestern United States. Aircraft can access short, gravel, and turf airstrips as small as 3,000 feet, enabling service to remote industrial sites, forestry operations, and communities unreachable by commercial carriers. Airco holds a Transport Canada Approved Maintenance Organization designation (AMO #225-92) and Dangerous Goods Carrier authorization, supporting both in-house fleet upkeep and third-party maintenance contracts.

The company generates revenue across five streams: on-demand charter flights (transaction-based per-flight pricing), aircraft management services for private/corporate owners, third-party aircraft maintenance, hangarage (daily/weekly/monthly/yearly subscription tiers), and hot shot/cargo delivery. Sales run primarily through 24/7 phone dispatch (toll-free 1-800-724-7261), website quote requests, and a travel agent partnership program in Alberta. Customer segments are diverse and include oil & gas, mining, forestry, agriculture, government, hydroelectricity, corporate executives, fly-in fishing leisure travelers, medical patient transfer, and urgent cargo — with explicit positioning as an Approved Carrier for major corporations.

The business is operationally mature: 30+ years of continuous service, 11-50 employees, no disclosed funding rounds, no M&A activity, and a stable service footprint. The website, booking workflow, and dispatch model are conventional — no mobile app, no API, and no disclosed AI/data capabilities. Growth has been incremental through service-line extensions (medical flights, VIP charters, engineering/construction charters, private cargo) rather than fleet expansion or geographic push beyond Western Canada.

Name

Airco Aircraft Charters

Legal name

Airco Aircraft Charters Ltd.

Website

https://aircocharters.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Airco Aircraft Charters is a privately-held, Edmonton-based turboprop charter operator serving oil & gas, mining, forestry, government, corporate, and leisure clients across Western and Northern Canada since 1987.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charter Aviation Services

NAICS

Nonscheduled Air Transportation (4812), Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation (481211), Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation (481212)

SIC

Air Transportation, Nonscheduled (4522), Air Courier Services (4513)

akta.pro primary industry

Group & ACMI Charter Airlines (Ad-hoc/Wet Lease) (TLAFABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate Shuttle & Employee Air Charter (TLAFABAD), Air Freight Charter Operators (THABAEAD), Government & Military Passenger Charters (TLAFABAF)

Keywords

• Private air charter
• Aircraft maintenance services
• Crew change charter
• Hot shot cargo delivery
• Remote site aviation

Headquarters

HQ city

Edmonton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Charter Flight Services: On-demand private charter flights charged per flight based on aircraft type, distance, number of passengers, and additional services. Pricing is transparent and quote-based. Last-minute bookings do not affect the charter rate. Cost includes aircraft, pilots, fuel, landing fees, and airport charges with no hidden fees.
2. Aircraft Management Services: Professional aircraft management for private and corporate aircraft owners. Services include maintenance tracking, crew hiring and scheduling, crew and maintenance training, hangar storage, insurance requirements, and Transport Canada regulatory compliance. Aircraft can be made available for charter to offset operating costs.
3. Aircraft Maintenance Services: Inspection and repair services for piston and turbine aircraft for private, corporate and commercial aircraft. Services include magneto overhaul and repair, non-destructive testing (NDT), liquid penetrant inspections (LPI), magnetic particle inspections (MPI), and sheet metal structural repairs.
4. Hangarage Services: Hangar storage for aircraft available for overnight parking or longer-term basis. Rates available on daily, weekly, monthly and yearly basis, negotiable based on individual requirements.
5. Hot Shot and Cargo Services: Urgent/emergency cargo delivery service. Aircraft can be ready within two hours of flight confirmation. Authorized dangerous goods carrier for hazardous materials transport. Cargo loads up to 4,500 lbs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Airco Aircraft Charters Ltd. provides on-demand private charter flights using twin-engine, all-weather turboprop aircraft (Beechcraft King Air 100, Beechcraft 1900D, and Super King Air 350) operating from Edmonton International Airport across Western and Northern Canada. The company also offers crew change services for remote industrial sites, hot-shot cargo delivery (including dangerous goods), medical patient transfers, executive/VIP charters, and ancillary aircraft management, Transport Canada AMO maintenance, and hangarage services.

Product overview

Airco Aircraft Charters Ltd. is a private air charter company operating since 1987 from Edmonton International Airport, offering on-demand charter flight services across Western and Northern Canada and into the continental United States. The core offering is a fleet of three Beechcraft aircraft models—the Beechcraft King Air 100 (9-passenger), Beechcraft 1900D (19-passenger), and Super King Air 350 (9-passenger executive)—supplemented by a range of specialized services including crew change rotations for industrial operations, cargo and hot shot delivery services, medical patient transfers, executive and VIP charters, fly-in fishing transportation, and engineering/construction project transport. The company also provides aircraft management, maintenance (as a Transport Canada Approved Maintenance Organization), and hangarage services. Together, the aircraft fleet forms the operational foundation, while the specialized services address industry-specific transportation needs including remote site access, time-sensitive cargo, and passenger categories requiring medical support or executive amenities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Private Air Charter Services On-demand private charter flights operating from Edmonton International Airport to remote and major destinations across Western and Northern Canada, with aircraft ready to depart within two hours of confirmation. Serves leisure, business, government, sporting groups, and cargo transport needs.
• Crew Change Charter Service Fly-in and fly-out crew rotation services for remote industrial locations. Supports oil and gas, mining, logging, and forestry industries with 24/7 dispatch availability and aircraft ready within one hour of booking.
• Cargo and Hot Shot Service Expedited cargo delivery service with aircraft ready within two hours, handling urgent parts, equipment, and personnel delivery to remote sites. Company is an authorized dangerous goods carrier serving oil and gas and other industries throughout Western and Northern Canada.
• Medical Flights Patient air transfer services equipped with LifePort sleds, AC inverters, oxygen systems, and vacuum/pressurized air. Provides accommodation for passengers requiring oxygen, health monitoring, medication administration, or basic hygiene assistance during transport.
• Executive & VIP Charters Premium private charter service providing controlled scheduling, direct routing, and personalized coordination for corporate executives and VIP travelers, including discreet and confidential travel arrangements with flexible departure times.
• Fly-in Fishing Charters Charter transportation to remote fishing locations in Northern British Columbia, Yukon, Northwest Territories, and remote Alberta and Saskatchewan lakes, including drop-off at private fishing lodges, outpost camps, and custom locations.
• Engineering & Construction Charters Charter flight services for engineering and construction project teams requiring transportation to active job sites across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and northern territories, with flexible scheduling aligned with shift rotations and project deadlines.
• Aircraft Management Professional aircraft management services for private and corporate aircraft owners covering maintenance tracking, crew hiring and scheduling, training, hangar storage, insurance requirements, and Transport Canada regulatory compliance. Includes 24-hour booking and flight following services.
• Aircraft Maintenance Transport Canada Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO #225-92) providing inspection and repair services for piston and turbine aircraft. Services include magneto overhaul and repair, non-destructive testing (NDT), liquid penetrant inspections (LPI), magnetic particle inspections (MPI), and sheet metal structural repairs.
• Hangarage Aircraft storage services at Edmonton International Airport with daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly rate options. Provides secure hangar storage with proximity to maintenance services, offering advantages over outdoor tie-down areas including weather protection and security.
• Private Cargo Private cargo plane services for bulky and large item transportation. Certified as a dangerous goods carrier with aircraft ready within two hours of confirmation, operating 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
• Travel Agent Partnership Program Partnership program for travel agents in Alberta providing charter flight booking services for their clients. Offers customized charter flight packages for individual vacation travelers and corporate clients departing from Edmonton International Airport.

Quantifiable outcome

• Aircraft can be ready for departure in as little as two hours
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments14 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Voyageur Airways: Canadian charter and contract carrier operating turboprop aircraft for industrial and government customers. Comparable in providing passenger charter, cargo, and contract flying services across remote Canadian geographies.
• Kelowna Flightcraft (KF Aerospace): Canadian charter, cargo, and MRO operator headquartered in Western Canada. Directly comparable to Airco in combining air charter services with Transport Canada-approved aircraft maintenance, and serving similar Western Canadian industrial and remote-site customers.
• Summit Air: Canadian charter and medevac operator serving Northern and remote communities with turboprop and small jet aircraft. Comparable to Airco in remote-access charter, crew change operations, and diversified service offerings including cargo.
• North Cariboo Flying Service: BC-based charter operator serving forestry, mining, and oil & gas customers with similar turboprop equipment. Highly comparable to Airco in regional Western Canadian charter for resource-sector clients.
• Nolinor Aviation: Quebec-based charter operator serving mining, oil & gas, and remote industrial sites across Canada. Comparable to Airco in ad-hoc charter for resource industries and dangerous goods transport.

Regional players

• Morningstar Air Express: Western Canadian air cargo operator based in Calgary with charter cargo capabilities. Comparable to Airco's hot shot and cargo service line within the same Western Canada geography.
• Harbour Air: BC-based seaplane operator offering scheduled and charter passenger services. Comparable to Airco in Western Canada private aviation for leisure, business, and remote-access use cases, though differs by seaplane versus turboprop fixed-wing.
• Pacific Coastal Airlines: Western Canadian regional carrier providing scheduled and charter passenger services from bases in BC and Alberta. Comparable to Airco in regional Western Canada passenger operations and turboprop fleet, though more scheduled than charter focused.
• Perimeter Aviation: Manitoba-based regional airline offering scheduled, charter, medevac, and cargo services with turboprop fleet. Comparable to Airco in diversified aviation services and remote community access across Canada.
• Central Mountain Air: BC-based regional airline operating scheduled and charter services across Western Canada. Comparable in regional Western Canadian turboprop operations and customer overlap in remote resource communities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/aircocharters

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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