Calm Air GP Inc.

What Calm Air GP Inc. does

Calm Air International LP, operating as Calm Air, is a privately held regional Canadian airline headquartered at 930 Ferry Road, Winnipeg, Manitoba, that provides scheduled passenger air service, cargo transport, and charter operations across 22 communities in northern Manitoba and Nunavut's Kivalliq region. The airline operates a specialized fleet of 9 ATR72s, 5 ATR42s, and a wet-leased Boeing 737-400 (operated by Canadian North) configured for passenger, cargo, or combination missions, with gravel and ice airstrip capability and customized cargo variants including a high-capacity freighter. Operations are run on a hub-and-spoke model out of Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, with twice-daily Winnipeg service and supporting maintenance bases at Rankin Inlet and Thompson.

Revenue is generated through a mix of passenger fares (FLY, FLYflex, FLYplus, SOAR branded tiers), cargo transport (general freight, country foods, live animals, dangerous goods), charter services (coordinated via Charter Connexions), ancillaries (baggage, pet travel, seat selection, unaccompanied minors, travel insurance), and loyalty-integrated bookings (Calm Rewards, Aeroplan, Blue Rewards). Distribution is sales-led, combining a toll-free reservation call center (1-800-839-2256), online and mobile self-serve booking, travel agent interline channels (notably Air Canada), and direct airport counter service across 11 communities. The company has been a subsidiary of Exchange Income Corporation (TSX: EIF) since April 8, 2009, and operates as a core piece of EIC's northern aviation services platform.

Name

Calm Air GP Inc.

Legal name

Calm Air International LP

Website

https://calmair.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Calm Air International LP is a Winnipeg-based regional airline, subsidiary of Exchange Income Corporation, providing scheduled passenger, cargo, and charter services across 22 communities in northern Manitoba and Nunavut's Kivalliq region using a specialized ATR turboprop fleet.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Air Transportation

NAICS

Scheduled Air Transportation (48111), Nonscheduled Air Transportation (4812), Air Transportation (481)

SIC

Air Transportation, Scheduled (4512), Air Transportation, Nonscheduled (4522)

akta.pro primary industry

Scheduled Helicopter Passenger Transport (Commuter/Route-Based) (TLAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

On-Demand/Charter Helicopter Passenger Services (THABAGAB)

Keywords

• Regional passenger airlines
• Air cargo transportation
• Charter flight services
• Essential air service
• Northern aviation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Winnipeg

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Passenger Fares: Scheduled passenger air travel across 22 communities in Manitoba and Nunavut. Multiple fare brands including FLY (basic), FLYflex, FLYplus, and SOAR with varying baggage allowances and flexibility.
2. Cargo Services: Air cargo transportation for general goods, country foods, live animals, and dangerous goods. General and priority cargo service with rates based on weight and dimensional weight.
3. Charter Services: Charter services for groups, corporate travel, and freight movements using ATR-42 and ATR-72 aircraft, coordinated through Charter Connexions.
4. Ancillary Services: Baggage fees, pet travel, seat selection, extra seating, unaccompanied minor services, and travel insurance.
5. Loyalty Programs: Calm Rewards program for frequent travelers, Aeroplan points redemption, Blue Rewards integration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Calm Air operates scheduled passenger and cargo air services across 22 communities in Manitoba and Nunavut using ATR turboprop and wet-leased Boeing 737 aircraft. The airline provides essential transportation to remote northern communities, supplemented by charter services, interline partnerships, frequent flyer programs, and installment payment financing. Operations are configured for gravel and ice airstrips, with specialized capabilities for country foods, live animals, and dangerous goods cargo.

Product overview

Calm Air operates as a regional airline providing scheduled passenger and cargo services across Northern Manitoba and Nunavut's Kivalliq region. The fleet consists of ATR turboprop aircraft (ATR 42, ATR 72, and ATR 72 Freighter variants) plus wet-leased Boeing 737 service. Core offerings include scheduled passenger flights, charter services, and cargo transport with specialized handling for Country Foods, Live Animals, and Dangerous Goods. The company supplements its airline services with loyalty programs (Calm Rewards, Aeroplan, Blue Rewards), Flex Pay installment financing, branded fare tiers (FLY, FLYflex, FLYplus, SOAR), and car rental partnerships with Avis and Budget. Services are bookable via the website, call centre, and travel agents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Calm Rewards: Frequent flyer rewards program allowing members to earn points towards future travel.
• Blue Rewards
• Aeroplan
• Charter Connexions

Products and services

• Scheduled Passenger Service Regularly scheduled flights connecting over 22 communities in Manitoba and Nunavut's Kivalliq region, including Arviat, Baker Lake, Chesterfield Inlet, Churchill, Coral Harbour, Flin Flon, Gillam, Naujaat, Rankin Inlet, Sanikiluaq, The Pas, Thompson, Whale Cove, and Winnipeg. Operates via ATR 42 and ATR 72 turboprop aircraft with frequencies designed for essential community access.
• Charter Services Charter flights for groups, corporate travel, and freight movements using ATR-42 and ATR-72 aircraft, coordinated through the Charter Connexions platform launched in 2016. Provides dedicated aircraft for time-sensitive or specialized transportation needs.
• Cargo Services Air cargo transport on scheduled flights and chartered freighters, with General Service (economical) and Priority Service (next available flight) options. Includes specialized handling for Country Foods (free shipping within Kivalliq for traditional foods), Live Animals, and Dangerous Goods.
• Flex Pay Installment payment option enabling customers to book flights and pay over time with low monthly payments. Powered by the Uplift financing platform in partnership with Calm Air to make air travel more accessible to consumers.
• Calm Rewards Frequent flyer rewards program allowing members to earn points towards future travel on Calm Air flights, designed to drive retention among regular northern travelers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 22 communities served across Manitoba and Nunavut
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Charter ConnexionscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Charter Connexions was launched in 2016 as a logistics solution for charter customers of Calm Air, Perimeter Aviation, Keewatin Air, and Custom Helicopters. Their main focus is to enhance the charter experience through improved customer care, better asset management, access to a variety of aircraft, and enhanced flight coordination. Coordinates charter services across the group of northern airlines.
• AvisminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCar rental partnership offering Calm Air passengers up to 30% off base rates with Pay Now option. AWD discount number A489301. Counter located at Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport.
• BudgetminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCar rental partnership offering Calm Air passengers up to 35% off base rates with Pay Now option. BCD discount number B127401. Provides ground transportation options for arriving passengers.
• Air CanadacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInterline partnership allowing customers to book combined reservations across Calm Air and Air Canada networks. Enables single-ticket travel across both carriers. Bookings made through travel agencies. Baggage rules follow the operating carrier of the first flight segment.
• Kivalliq Inuit AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for land acknowledgement recognizing Inuit territories. Collaboration on Carl Morberg Memorial Bursary program for aspiring Indigenous aviators. Joint work on Truth and Reconciliation initiatives.
• Canadian NorthminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWet-lease partnership for Boeing 737 service between Winnipeg and Rankin Inlet. Aircraft operated by Canadian North crew under Calm Air commercial agreement.
• AeroplanminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReward program partnership allowing Aeroplan members to redeem miles for scheduled Calm Air flights. Bookings handled directly by Calm Air reservations.
• Blue RewardsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLoyalty program partnership where Blue Rewards members can redeem points for Calm Air travel or other rewards. Calm Air is an official supplier to the program.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/calmair
• Facebookfacebook.com/CalmAirInternational
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/1847936
• Instagraminstagram.com/calmair

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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