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FEATUREDJune 3, 20263 min read

Now Hiring: Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

We are growing! Join our expanding team as a Licensed AME with experience on DASH 8 and CRJ aircraft. Includes Flight Engineer rotations across Canada.

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Jun 4, 20264 min

Great North Airlines Formalizes Psychometric Assessment Agreement with Symbiotics Ltd

Great North Airlines has formalized a recruitment assessment agreement with Symbiotics Ltd, embedding the ADAPT psychometric assessment suite into the airline's pilot and cabin crew hiring pipeline.

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Jun 1, 20263 min

Now Hiring: CRJ Captains

Great North Airlines is seeking experienced CRJ Captains to join our growing team supporting government missions, First Nations communities, and corporate partners across Canada and beyond.

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May 27, 20262 min

Great North Airlines at CANSEC 2026

Great North Airlines was on the floor at CANSEC 2026 in Ottawa, Canada's largest defence and security event, as we continue to grow our capabilities in support of DND and broader federal government operations.

Eric Edmondson

May 20, 20265 min

Now Hiring: Government Program Commercial Director

Great North Airlines is seeking a Government Program Commercial Director to lead federal and provincial contract growth, with primary focus on DND and other federal departments.

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Apr 13, 20262 min

Welcome Aboard, Tail 301: DASH 8-300 Serial 578 Now Commercial

Great North Airlines is proud to announce that DASH 8-300 Serial 578 has been onboarded and is now commercially available from our Kitchener, Ontario base. Tail 301 joins the fleet ready to support a record summer of government, essential, and emergency response operations.

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Feb 17, 20261 min

Security, Sovereignty and Prosperity — Canadian · Service Through Motion

Canada's Defence Industrial Strategy sends a clear signal: Build, Partner, Buy. Great North continues to grow in support of DND and broader federal government operations.

Eric Edmondson

Jan 19, 20261 min

Great North Airlines Joins CCIB

Great North Airlines has joined the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business (CCIB), strengthening our commitment to Indigenous partnerships and economic reconciliation.

Eric Edmondson

Jan 12, 20262 min

Great North Airlines Joins CADSI

Great North Airlines has joined the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI), the national industry voice of more than 900 Canadian defence and security companies.

Eric Edmondson

Jan 6, 20264 min

We Are Great North: Canadian • Service Through Motion

Today marks the launch of Great North Airlines. Our new identity, anchored in the values of Canadian strength and service, represents our boldest move forward. True north strong and free.

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Nov 21, 20252 min

Great North Airlines Announces Lease-Purchase of DASH 8-300 Aircraft

Great North Airlines enters committed agreement with Avmax Group Inc. for a De Havilland DASH 8-300, expanding capacity for essential missions and ACMI operations. Aircraft scheduled to join fleet in late Q1 2026.

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Nov 11, 20253 min

Now Hiring: DASH 8-100/300 Captains

Great North Airlines is seeking experienced DASH 8 Captains to join our growing team supporting government missions, First Nations communities, and corporate partners across Canada.

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Oct 18, 20253 min

Great North Airlines COO Brock Henderson Speaks at AMCO Conference on Aviation's Future

Brock Henderson participated in a panel discussion on regulatory challenges and collaborative opportunities at the Airport Management Council of Ontario's 40th annual conference in Sudbury.

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Oct 15, 20253 min

Great North Airlines & Air Charter Service Announce Global Partnership

Great North Airlines and Air Charter Service formalize commercial partnership to expand global charter and ACMI operations through ACS's network of 40 offices worldwide.

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Aug 30, 20253 min

Great North Airlines Launches New Website to Better Serve Clients and Partners

Great North Airlines unveils a modern, user-friendly website designed to enhance the digital experience for charter, ACMI, and essential service clients.

Benjamin Thomas

Mar 7, 20252 min

Great North Airlines Appoints Barbara Syrek to the Board of Directors and Names Her Strategic Advisor

Barbara Syrek, CPA, CMA joins Great North Airlines' Board of Directors and will serve as Strategic Advisor during International Women's Week.

Irenee Mitali

Feb 25, 20251 min

Great North Airlines at PDAC2025

Great North Airlines looks forward to connecting with industry partners at PDAC2025, showcasing flexible aviation solutions.

Irenee Mitali

Jan 17, 20251 min

Great North Airlines Expands Fleet, Strengthening Charter and ACMI Services

Exciting times for Great North Airlines as our fleet grows with additional CRJ200 aircraft to strengthen our charter and ACMI services.

Irenee Mitali