Perimeter Aviation

Perimeter Aviation
IATA ICAO Callsign
YP[1] PAG PERIMETER
Founded 1960
Hubs Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport
Secondary hubs Thompson Airport
Focus cities Thompson, Manitoba , Island Lake, Manitoba
Frequent-flyer program Perimeter Passport
Airport lounge Winnipeg, Manitoba, Thompson, Manitoba
Fleet size 30+,[2] 34[3]
Destinations 23[4]
Company slogan Connecting Horizons
Parent company Exchange Income Corporation[5]
Headquarters Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Key people Nick Vodden (President), Christian Fels(Chief Pilot 705), Cory Bertram (Chief Pilot 703 / 704), Karla Tibbo (Flight Attendant Manager), Brad Winchar(PRM)
Website http://www.perimeter.ca

Perimeter Aviation LP (Perimeter Airlines) is an airline with its head office on the property of Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.[6] Perimeter Aviation operates 34 aircraft on scheduled, charter, and medevac service. It was established and started operations in 1960. It operates scheduled passenger services from Winnipeg to 23 destinations, freight and MEDEVAC services.[7] Its main base is Winnipeg International Airport.[8]

Perimeter is the largest carrier in Manitoba, in terms of number of aircraft and number of flights.[7]

Destinations

As of May 2015, Perimeter provides scheduled passenger service to the following destinations:[4]

Fleet

Perimeter Aviation Metro II

Perimeter Aviation operates more than 30 aircraft[2] and as of March 2015 there were 33 aircraft registered to Perimeter Aviation with Transport Canada:[3]

Perimeter Aviation Fleet
AircraftNo. of Aircraft[3]VariantsNotes
Beechcraft Baron 55395-B55
De Havilland Canada Dash 85102, 106, 31437 to 50 passengers, up to 8,000 lb (3,600 kg) cargo
Fairchild Metroliner8SA227-AC 19 passengers, up to 4,000 lb (1,800 kg) cargo
Swearingen Merlin16SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-TC6 passengers, up to 700 lb (320 kg) cargo

Perimeter operates 33 aircraft on scheduled, charter, and medevac service with all aircraft having two engines for safety reasons. These include 24 Metros variants, and five Dash-8's. The Metros can be quickly configured from straight freighter configuration to 19-seat commuter interior. The Dash-8s can be configured to 37 seats, 29 seats, 21 seats, for the 100 series or 45 & 50 seat configuration for the 300 series. Straight freighter configuration can accommodate up to 12,000 lb (5,400 kg) of cargo. Perimeter also operates three Beech Barons for contract bag runs.

Accidents and incidents

Perimeter Airlines has had five reported accidents.

References

  1. IATA Airline and Airport Code Search. Retrieved 26 November 2013
  2. 1 2 Our Fleet
  3. 1 2 3 Transport Canada listing of aircraft owned by "Perimeter Aviation" (enter Perimeter Aviation in the box titled "Owner Name")
  4. 1 2 Perimeter Aviation: Destinations Map Retrieved on 22 May 2015
  5. Exchange Income Corporation
  6. "Contact Perimeter Aviation." Perimeter Aviation. Retrieved on December 24, 2012. "Perimeter Aviation LP. 626 Ferry Road, Winnipeg International Airport Winnipeg, MB R3H 0T7"
  7. 1 2 Perimeter Aviation: About Us Retrieved on 22 May 2015
  8. "Directory: World Airlines". Flight International. 2007-04-10. p. 63.
  9. Accident description for Perimeter Airlines (PAG207) at the Aviation Safety Network
  10. CADORS report for Perimeter Airlines (PAG207)
  11. Accident description for Perimeter Airlines (C-GYPA) at the Aviation Safety Network
  12. CADORS report for Perimeter Airlines (PAG962)
  13. Accident description for Perimeter Airlines (C-FTNV) at the Aviation Safety Network
  14. CADORS report for Perimeter Airlines (PAG105)
  15. "Baby dies in Nunavut plane crash". CBC Radio. 23 December 2012.
  16. CADORS report for Perimeter Airlines (PAG993)

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