Wasaya Airways LP
Our Fleet
Wasaya Airways depends on a diverse fleet of 27 aircraft to provide a vast network of services to customers in Northwestern Ontario and the Timmins area. Our passenger fleet is the most modern of any air carrier in Northwestern Ontario, and all of our aircraft offer two key features: they are suited to operate in northern climates and on shorter gravel runways.
Aircraft Information
Innovative Technology
Wasaya Airways is pleased to incorporate the Skytrac System in our daily operations. The Sky Trac System is a 2-way messaging and data transfer system that utilizes a Global Positioning System (GPS) to track aircraft. A component is installed in each aircraft which allows the data to transfer to Wasaya's flight operation centre, by using a low earth orbit satellite system.
Due to a vast geographical area in which Wasaya Airways operates, the SkyTrac System provides a means of real-time communication between our flight followers and flight crews. This is done through on-board, handheld PDA's that our flight crews utilize in order to send and receive e-mail messages from our flight operation centre. Additionally, Wasaya's flight followers monitor position report information via the FlightTrac computer database. The position reports are shown in our computer database and indicate such information as aircraft position (latitude and longitude), altitude, track, as well as start-up, shutdown and enroute positioning reports.
Beech 1900D
Wasaya Airways L.P. is the only operator of the Beech 1900D in Northwestern Ontario. The Beech 1900D is a modern, twin-turbine, pressurized passenger aircraft which is configured for spacious airline-line style seating, accommodating 1 to 18 passengers.
Wasaya Airways operates a small fleet of Beech 1900D's from our Thunder Bay and Sioux Lookout bases. The 1900D is an exceptional aircraft for business travel and is a popular choice for many of Wasaya Airways' private and public sector customers travelling throughout Canada and the United States.
The Beech 1900D translates from pavement to gravel easily, due to the on-board anti-skid modifications which allows for commercial operation into areas that would not normally be served by other aircraft in its class. Wasaya relies on this option in order to provide an economical means of air service to our diverse customer base, without compromising our high standards for safety.
The maximum cruise speed of the 1900D is 283 knots. The wingspan is 57 feet, 11 inches, with an overall aircraft length of 57 feet, 10 inches. The cabin length is 39 feet, with a width of 4 feet, 6 inches, and a height of 5 feet, 11 inches.
Cessna C208B Caravan
Wasaya Airways L.P. depends on the (Grand) Caravan C208B in order to meet the needs of our customers in Northwestern Ontario. The Caravan is a versatile passenger, freight, and bulk fuel delivery aircraft. The Caravan can be configured for 1 to 9 passengers with double and/or single seats designed for passenger comfort. The cargo capacity of the Caravan is approximately 3000 pounds.
Wasaya Airways operates four Caravans from our Pickle Lake and Red Lake bases. Throughout the year, the Caravan is utilized for freight movements from each base to approximately 21 First Nation communities in Northwestern Ontario. In the winter months, the Caravans also complete fuel hauls to these communities for power generation. The Caravans are busy throughout the summer months with the regular freight and mail runs, and also with the movement of passengers for community festivals, events, conferences and fire-fighting services. Most recently, Wasaya has been utilizing the Caravan to complete scheduled passenger routes from Red Lake.
The cruise speed of the Caravan is 160 knots. The wingspan is 52 feet, 1 inch, with an overall aircraft length of 41 feet, 7 inches. The cabin length is 15 feet, 8 inches, with a width of 5 feet, 3 inches and a height of 4 feet, 6 inches.
Hawker Siddeley 748
Of the three remaining freighter HS-748's, two are configured with a large freight door (LFD). This expanded cargo entry access increases loading efficiency as the freight can usually be shipped palletized. The LFD HS-748's are ideal for transporting large items; construction material and neat palletized freight (please note that weight restrictions may apply).
Wasaya Airways L.P. is one of the many remote operators utilizing the Hawker Siddeley 748 for freight and fuel deliveries. Wasaya Airways depends on the HS-748 for cargo and fuel deliveries to approximately 25 First Nation communities in Northwestern Ontario and Northern Manitoba. The cargo capacity of the HS-748 is approximately 12,000 pounds.
Wasaya Airways operates four HS-748's from our Pickle Lake and Red Lake bases. Our HS-748 Super Tanker is based in Pickle Lake and is solely dedicated to fuel hauls for commercial and private customers. Depending on the weekly customer and operational requirements, this determines which HS-748 is situated at each base.
Of the three remaining freighter HS-748's, two are configured with a large freight door (LFD). This expanded cargo entry access increases loading efficiency as the freight can usually be shipped palletized. The LFD HS-748's are ideal for transporting large items; construction material and neat palletized freight (please note that weight restrictions may apply).
The cruise speed of the HS-748 is 225 knots. The wingspan is 102 feet, with an overall aircraft length of 68 feet. The cabin length is 46 feet, 6 inches, with a height of 6 feet, 3 inches. Please note that our HS-748 operates in Canada only.
Pilatus PC-12
The PC-12 standard aircraft can be configured for 1 to 9 passengers with single seating that conforms to different customer requirements, while maintaining passenger comfort and ease of entry. The standard business aircraft versions of the Pilatus PC-12 can easily be converted to a combination passenger/cargo configuration. This arrangement allows for equipment to be transported directly to any location along with the required personnel.
The excellent range and high speed of the PC-12 provide the best operational flexibility of any aircraft in its class. The large Pilatus PC-12 freight door easily accepts cargo allowing for cargo to be efficiently loaded and transported. The approximate cargo capacity of the PC-12 is 2900 pounds.
Wasaya Airways L.P. is pleased to offer the state of the art Pilatus PC-12 to our customers in Northwestern Ontario. The Pilatus PC-12 is a well-equipped pressurized passenger and freight service aircraft.
The PC-12 standard aircraft can be configured for 1 to 9 passengers with single seating that conforms to different customer requirements, while maintaining passenger comfort and ease of entry. The standard business aircraft versions of the Pilatus PC-12 can easily be converted to a combination passenger/cargo configuration. This arrangement allows for equipment to be transported directly to any location along with the required personnel.The excellent range and high speed of the PC-12 provide the best operational flexibility of any aircraft in its class. The large Pilatus PC-12 freight door easily accepts cargo allowing for cargo to be efficiently loaded and transported. The approximate cargo capacity of the PC-12 is 2900 pounds.
Wasaya Airways operates a number of PC-12's dispatched from our Thunder Bay, Sioux Lookout and Timmins bases for scheduled passenger service, ad hoc and contract charter requirements. The PC-12 offers such a flexible range that Wasaya has completed numerous charter requests for customers travelling throughout Canada and the United States. A remarkable aircraft, that transitions from pavement to gravel runways with ease.
The maximum cruise speed of the PC-12 is 270 knots. The wingspan is 53 feet, 3 inches, with an overall aircraft length of 47 feet, 3 inches. The cabin length is 16 feet, 11 inches, with a width of 4 feet, 3 inches, and a height of 4 feet, 9 inches.
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