First Nations Transportation

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First Nations Transportation was a Canadian freight airline from Gimli, Manitoba.

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First Nations Air Transport
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Founded2003
Ceased operationsApril 2009
Hubs Gimli
Fleet size4
DestinationsManitoba
Employees20

History

Founded in 2003, it offered freight services to remote communities in Manitoba. It ceased operations in April 2009

laying off staff of 20 after their operating license was suspended by Transport Canada for safety and other violations. [1]

Destinations

The transport company served eight First Nations communities on the east side of Lake Winnipeg including St. Theresa Point, Manitoba and Garden Hill, Manitoba. [2]

Fleet

The company operated a fleet of two Curtiss C-46 and two Douglas C-47.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Wiebe, Lindsey (9 July 2009). "Jul 2009: First Nations Transportation banned from flying". Winnipeg Free Press.
  2. ↑ Wiebe, Lindsey (9 July 2009). "Jul 2009: First Nations Transportation banned from flying". Winnipeg Free Press.


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