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| Founded | 1985 |
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| AOC # | 4801 [1] |
| Hubs | Campbell River Airport |
| Fleet size | 3 [2] |
| Destinations | 13 [3] |
| Headquarters | Campbell River, British Columbia |
| Key people | Larry Langford, Founder |
| Website | www.vancouverislandair.com |
Vancouver Island Air is a Vancouver Island seaplane company serving the British Columbia Coast, based in Campbell River.
The airline has been in operation since 1985, offering charter and scheduled service with single DHC3T (Turbo Otters) aircraft on floats from Campbell River, British Columbia. The company was started by Larry Langford with a Cessna on floats and has grown to include two aircraft. It received media publicity during the 2010 Winter Olympics.
Vancouver Island Air provides a year-round scheduled service to various destinations including: [3]
The Vancouver Island Air fleet as of September 2019: [2]
| Aircraft | No. of Aircraft | Passengers |
|---|---|---|
| de Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter | 3 | Up to 14 passengers |
The Transport Canada site also lists a Cessna 180 but with a cancelled certificate. [4]
Previously Vancouver Island Air flew several types of Beechcraft Model 18. [5]
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