Air Creebec facts for kids
A De Havilland Canada Dash 8 at Montréal-Trudeau
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| Founded | 1982 |
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| AOC # | 8982 |
| Hubs | Val-d'Or Airport Montréal–Trudeau International Airport Waskaganish Airport |
| Secondary hubs | Timmins Victor M. Power Airport |
| Frequent-flyer program | Aeroplan |
| Fleet size | 22, 18 |
| Destinations | 16 |
| Parent company | Cree Regional Economic Enterprises Company (CREECO) |
| Headquarters | Val-d'Or, Quebec |
| Key people | Tanya Pash (President) |
Air Creebec Inc. is an airline in Canada that is owned by the Cree people. It is based in Val-d'Or, Quebec. This airline flies to 16 different places in Quebec and Ontario. Its main base is Val-d'Or Airport. It also has a busy hub at Timmins Victor M. Power Airport.
Air Creebec offers regular flights and also special flights called charter services. One important charter service is for medical needs. The airline works with the Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay. This helps Cree people get to doctors and hospitals in the southern parts of Quebec.
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How Air Creebec Started
Air Creebec was created in June 1982. It started flying on July 1, 1982. A very important person named Billy Diamond helped start the airline. He was the first Grand Chief of the Grand Council of the Cree.
When the airline first began, the Cree people owned 51% of the company. Another airline, Austin Airways, owned the other 49%. In 1988, the Cree people bought all of the airline. This made Air Creebec fully owned by the Cree. It was the biggest business deal ever made by an Indigenous group in Canada at that time.
There is a famous story about the airline's beginning. During talks to start the airline, the Premier of Quebec, René Lévesque, supposedly said, "Indians don't run airlines Billy." Billy Diamond, the founder, replied, "Well, this Indian is going to."
In 2012, Air Creebec stopped its flights to La Grande Rivière Airport.
In 2023, Tanya Pash became the first female CEO of Air Creebec. She had been the Chief Operating Officer for 10 years before that.
Where Air Creebec Flies
Air Creebec flies to many places in Canada. Here are some of the cities and towns it serves:
| Province | Community | Airport |
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| Ontario | Attawapiskat First Nation | Attawapiskat Airport |
| Ontario | Fort Albany First Nation | Fort Albany Airport |
| Ontario | Kashechewan First Nation | Kashechewan Airport |
| Ontario | Moosonee | Moosonee Airport |
| Ontario | Peawanuck | Peawanuck Airport |
| Ontario | Timmins | Timmins Victor M. Power Airport |
| Quebec | Chibougamau | Chibougamau/Chapais Airport |
| Quebec | Chisasibi | Chisasibi Airport |
| Quebec | Eastmain | Eastmain River Airport |
| Quebec | Kuujjuarapik | Kuujjuarapik Airport |
| Quebec | Montreal | Montréal–Trudeau International Airport |
| Quebec | Nemaska | Nemiscau Airport |
| Quebec | Val-d'Or | Val-d'Or Airport |
| Quebec | Waskaganish | Waskaganish Airport |
| Quebec | Wemindji | Wemindji Airport |
Partner Airlines
Air Creebec works with other airlines. This means you might be able to book flights with them that connect to other airlines. One of their partners is Air Canada.
Air Creebec's Planes
The group of planes an airline owns is called its fleet. As of August 2025, Air Creebec has different types of planes.
| Aircraft | Number of planes | What they are used for |
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| ATR-GIE (ATR 72) | 1 | This plane is used only for carrying cargo (goods), not passengers. |
| de Havilland Canada Dash 8 | 16-20 | These planes carry passengers. Some can hold 29 or 37 people, and others can hold 50. |
| Hawker Siddeley HS 748 | 1-2 | These planes are also used only for carrying cargo. |
Loyalty Program
Air Creebec offers a loyalty program called Aeroplan. This means you can collect points when you fly with them. You can then use these points for future flights or other rewards.
See also
In Spanish: Air Creebec para niños
