Northern Air Rescue
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Play S1 E1Born from the need to transport patients and people from Indigneous communities in Canada, Northern Air Rescue documents life inside Missinippi Airways, a Manitoba airline providing air ambulance, passenger and cargo services to the north.
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Season 1
13 episodes
- 1. Welcome to Missinippi AirwaysOperating in some of Canada’s most challenging aviation conditions, a young pilot fresh out of flight school takes off on her first exciting adventure with Missinippi Airways.CCJan 9, 2024
- 2. A Mom First, Then a PilotFollow a medivac flight crew as they work through a demanding 13-day rotation. While the crew responsibilities are challenging enough, for captain and single mom Robyn Shlachetka, balancing the needs of two young daughters adds to the demands.CCJan 16, 2024
- 3. Mechanics to the RescueHarsh weather and gravel runways make flights difficult for pilots and their planes. When one medivac plane suffers a mechanical issue, Missinippi Airways’ maintenance team swings into action, swapping parts and equipment to prepare a replacement plane.CCJan 23, 2024
- 4. A First Nation and a First OfficerAfter a year honing her aviation skills on a passenger service to Pukatawagan, a young pilot fights for a spot in Missinippi Airways’ air ambulance program.CCJan 30, 2024
- 5. At the Mercy of Mother NatureAt Grace Lake Airport, low-lying fog is grounding Missinippi Airways’ flights to Pukatawagan. With customers and baggage backing up in the terminal, pilots and customer service reps wait patiently for the weather to improve.CCFeb 6, 2024
- 6. Moving Up the RanksAs a small Indigenous-owned airline, Missinippi Airways’ success depends on training pilots who can handle the unique challenges of northern aviation. However, retaining pilots can be challenging when you’re competing against the lure of big airlines.CCFeb 13, 2024
- 7. A New Pilot Gets His WingsFlight training is a team effort, conducted under the watchful eye of management and experienced pilots. Starting in the dispatch centre in Winnipeg, new pilots wait for the call that takes them from a desk job into the Missinippi Airways cockpits.CCFeb 20, 2024
- 8. When Winter ArrivesIn northern Manitoba, flying through bad weather and poor visibility is part of life. However, when the first winter storm hits the Grace Lake terminal, Missinippi Airways encounters a whole new set of aviation challenges.CCFeb 27, 2024
- 9. Keeping the Runway OpenFor Missinippi Airways, maintaining their Grace Lake runway is essential to keeping their passenger and medivac fleet in the air. But when the deep freeze arrives in this part of Canada, planes and machinery start to break down.CCMar 5, 2024
- 10. Growing PainsAfter a record number of medivac flights this year, Missinippi Airways is expanding, but with this growth comes a few growing pains. Inspired by the airline’s evolution, senior management decides to rebrand their fleet of planes.CCMar 12, 2024
- 11. A Lifeline to the NorthA cold snap impairs railway service from The Pas to Pukatawagan, so Missinippi Airways becomes the only way for people to get in or out of their community. An Indigenous medivac captain returns to Missinippi and flies a demanding rotation with a new crew.CCMar 19, 2024
- 12. A Medivac Captain is BornAt Missinippi Airways, medivac pilots do much more than fly planes. When a job-related injury sidelines one of their crew members, a talented young pilot earns her shot at moving up to the medivac program.CCMar 26, 2024
- 13. A Departure and an ArrivalWith the surprising resignation of one of Missinippi Airways’ senior managers, others line up seeking an opportunity for advancement. Later, a new first officer arrives from South America and gets a crash course in the unique challenges of northern aviation.CCApr 2, 2024
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Northern Air Rescue
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Born from the need to transport patients and people from Indigneous communities in Canada, Northern Air Rescue documents life inside Missinippi Airways, a Manitoba airline providing air ambulance, passenger and cargo services to the north.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Carmen Henriquez, Denis Paquette
- Created by
- Denis Paquette, Carmen Henriquez
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Audio languages
English
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