Air Nova was an airline based in Canada and became part of Air Canada in 2001.

Former Code Data

• IATA Code: QK
• ICAO Code: ARN
• Callsign: Nova

History

Air Nova was established in July 1986 with two DHC Dash 8-100 aircraft flying services to five destinations in Canada's north-east region. Further Dash 8s were acquired as the airline became successful and BAe 146 jets were introduced as routes opened up in Canada and the USA. In the spring of 1999 Air Alliance and Air Nova consolidated under the Air Nova name.

In January 2001, a newly-merged carrier called Air Canada Regional Inc was established. A wholly-owned subsidiary of Air Canada, this company combined the individual strengths of four regional airlines – Air BC, Air Nova, Air Ontario, and Canadian Regional Airlines. Consolidation of these four companies was completed in 2002 and was marked by the launch of a new name and brand - Air Canada Jazz.

External Links

• Air Canada Jazz