Thursday, September 16, 2010

Bearskin Airlines Sold

A major announcement impacting the airline industry in Northwestern Ontario.

Exchange Income has signed a letter of intent to acquire Bearskin Airlines for 32.5-million dollars.

Bearskin has been a local fixture for over 47-years with service in several communities including Dryden, Sioux Lookout, Red Lake, Kenora, Fort Frances, Thunder Bay and Winnipeg.

President Harvey Friesen says the timing was right.

Winnipeg-based Exchange owns and operates CalmAir, Keewatin Air, and Perimeter Air.

No changes in staffing or service are expected and the deal should close around December 1st.