The two airlines that service northern Saskatchewan have merged together to become one airline. West Wind Aviation and Transwest Air have consolidated to become Rise Air. Spokesperson Tracy Young-McLean says everyone is excited about the merger. “It’s been a long time coming,” said Young-McLean. “We’ve had two companies with very different cultures, very different ways […]
West Wind Aviation has made layoffs to deal with the impact of COVID 19. Stephen Smith, Acting President and CEO says that like almost all airlines in Canada, and worldwide, West Wind Aviation has seen demand for its services drop dramatically. As a result, the company has reduced its schedules by two thirds at least […]
West Wind Aviation is being sued by a passenger on one of their planes that crashed while attempting to leave Fond-du-Lac in December 2017. David Opper of Brantford, Ontario says he sustained “lasting physical and emotional damages” as a result of the crash. He filed a statement of claim in Regina Court of Queen’s Bench […]
