we are managing are key in the messaging when they tell other business owners ‘we are able to do business in ways we couldn’t before’ thanks to the use of chartered planes. It’s definitely an expense, but it opens opportunities that aren’t there otherwise.”
Purchase of Esso Avitat
As Fast Air has grown, aircraft management, aircraft maintenance, and medevac (at four locations with 24-hour flight and medical crews) have been added to the services it provides. Fixed-based operator (FBO) Esso Avitat became avail- able just down the road from Fast Air, so the company re- cently acquired the fuel supplier. “It’s really a big benefit to have a fuel source we can have
Esso Avitat has recently joined the Fast Air group. Rutherford adds that in the U.S. people have seen air-
craft as a tool for doing business for some time now. In Canada, because it’s not done as often, there seems to be a perception that chartered flights are a perk for high- income earners. “We’ve been working hard to try to change that percep- tion,” said Rutherford. “Some of the owners of aircraft
more control over,” said Rutherford. “We’re just in the pro- cess of our integration with the company. Te integration has provided new opportunities and new jobs. “Te Esso Avitat has serviced the Winnipeg community
for a long time. Tey’re a great company and a great addi- tion to our group. Teir whole team has stayed on and we’re excited to work with them.” So what does the future have in store for Fast Air? “We continue to upgrade our equipment, which keeps us
competitive nationally,” said Rutherford. “Our growth over the last ten years can be attributed to great employees who provide good customer service. We constantly strive to im- prove our facilities and hire good people.”
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