KD Air

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KD Air
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IATA ICAO Callsign
-KDCKAY DEE
Founded1990
Ceased operations2019
Hubs Qualicum Beach (CAT4)
Focus cities Vancouver (CYVR)
DestinationsVancouver, Qualicum Beach, Tofino, Gillies Bay, Port Alberni
Parent company KD Air Corporation
Headquarters Qualicum Beach Airport, British Columbia, Canada
Website http://www.kdair.com

KD Air Corporation was an airline based in Qualicum Beach, British Columbia, Canada, offering both scheduled and charter service. The airline ceased operations in 2019 [1] and according to Transport Canada the airline currently has no aircraft and no air operator's certificate. [2] [3]

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