Aklak Air facts for kids
A Twin Otter at Cambridge Bay
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| Founded | 1977 |
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| AOC # | 2273 |
| Fleet size | 7 |
| Destinations | 5 |
| Parent company | Inuvialuit Joint Venture Company / Kenn Borek Air |
| Headquarters | Inuvik, Northwest Territories |
Aklak Air is an airline based in Inuvik, Northwest Territories, Canada. It is owned by the Inuvialuit people. This airline flies all year round and also offers special flights. It mainly serves the western Arctic region of Canada. Its main airport is Inuvik (Mike Zubko) Airport.
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Aklak Air's Journey: How It Started
Aklak Air was created in 1977. It began flying planes in 1978. In June 1994, Aklak Air teamed up with another airline called Kenn Borek Air. This partnership means Aklak Air can use Kenn Borek Air's planes when needed. The Inuvialuit Joint Venture Company fully owns Aklak Air.
Where Aklak Air Flies
As of February 2023, Aklak Air offers regular flights to several towns in the Northwest Territories. These are called scheduled services.
- Fort McPherson (Fort McPherson Airport) - Flights here happen mostly when the ice road is closed.
- Inuvik (Inuvik (Mike Zubko) Airport) - This is the main base.
- Paulatuk (Paulatuk (Nora Aliqatchialuk Ruben) Airport)
- Sachs Harbour (Sachs Harbour (David Nasogaluak Jr. Saaryuaq) Airport)
- Ulukhaktok (Ulukhaktok/Holman Airport)
Aklak Air's Fleet of Aircraft
An airline's "fleet" is all the planes it uses. As of February 2023, Aklak Air uses planes from Kenn Borek Air. These aircraft are registered with Transport Canada, which is Canada's transportation authority.
| Aircraft Type | Number of Planes | Details | |
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| Beechcraft 1900 | 1 | This is a smaller passenger plane. | |
| Beechcraft Super King Air | 2 | These are popular twin-turboprop aircraft. | |
| de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter | 3 | A very versatile plane, good for short runways. Aklak Air uses two or three of these seasonally. | |
| Douglas DC-3 | 1 | This is a classic plane, updated as a Basler BT-67. Aklak Air uses it seasonally. | |
| Total | 7 | ||
See also
In Spanish: Aklak Air para niños
