North Star Air is recognized as a Northern Ontario Business Leader through its investment in expanding regional news coverage. Thanks to its participation in the Northern Ontario Business Leaders Program we are able to enhance areas of content in Northern Ontario that were underserved in the past. North Star Air proudly supports Indigenous Leaders and stories about leaders from Indigenous communities who stand out for the industry contributions they’re making across Northern Ontario.
A leading Canadian airline owned by The North West Company and serving remote communities across multiple provinces.
Today North Star Air services over 54 remote Northern Canadian communities, with base locations in Thunder Bay (Head Office), Sioux Lookout, Pickle Lake, Red Lake and Kapuskasing, all in Ontario, and Thompson Manitoba, with its fleet of 17 aircraft and 280+ dedicated employees.
Most importantly, North Star Air has, and continues to, make a difference in the North. It's revenue sharing program has generated over $5 million for its strategic First Nation partner communities while providing safe, affordable and reliable air transportation solutions in passenger, charter, cargo and bulk fuel needs.
North Star Air is the recipient of the 2019 Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce Large Business Excellence Award and the 2019 NOBA Company of the Year (51+) Award.
