Communities across British Columbia count on Carson Air to be there in an emergency. The company is the primary fixed-wing air ambulance provider in the province, complimenting its medevac operations with daily cargo and flight training services.

Founded: 1991

Date of acquisition by EIC: 2021

What it provides: Fixed wing air ambulance, cargo and flight training services

Serving: Western Canada

Location: Kelowna, British Columbia

Number of employees: 120

Website: www.carsonair.com

How Carson Air's services are essential:

Carson Air provides emergency medevac service to communities in British Columbia. As a FedEx partner, it has dedicated contracts for daily cargo services to cities across Western Canada. It also operates a flight school offering training for private and commercial pilot licences, recreational pilot permits and several other courses, including a diploma in commercial aviation in partnership with Okanagan College.

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