Arctic Air
Arctic Air is about a Yellowknife-based maverick airline and the unconventional family who runs it. The owners are Mel Ivarson, an old school bush pilot; Krista Ivarson, Mel's daughter; and Bobby Martin, the son of Ivarson's deceased partner. Episodes focus on interpersonal conflicts between the characters as well as dramatic flying missions with their aging fleet of Douglas DC-3s, de Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otters and other aircraft. Each episode has one or more flying missions. The series was canceled on March 17, 2014, due to government budgetary cuts
Cast: Adam Beach, Pascale Hutton, John Reardon
10 episodes
- 1. Out of a Clear Blue SkyIn the series premiere, Bobby's (Adam Beach) return to Yellowknife leaves him torn between money and old friendships, while a dangerous storm forces Mel to ditch his plane in the middle of nowhere.18+CC45minJan 10, 2012
- 2. All InBobby (Adam Beach) gambles Mel's plane in a high-stakes poker game while Krista's pilot skills are put to the test when the DC-3 runs out of fuel at 5,000 feet.18+CC45minJan 17, 2012
- 3. HijackedWhile flying rig workers down for a weekend in YK, an Arctic Air flight is hijacked.18+CC45minJan 24, 2012
- 4. All the Vital ThingsBobby lies to gain the trust of a Dene elder and friend of his father, but when tragedy strikes, Bobby must trust the elder with his own life.18+CC45minJan 31, 2012
- 5. Northern LightsA drug overdose in a remote community leads Bobby and Mel to a disturbing discovery about Arctic Air's involvement.18+CC45minFeb 7, 2012
- 6. C-TVAKDesperate to find out how his father died, Bobby makes a reckless decision, putting Cece's life at risk.18+CC45minFeb 14, 2012
- 7. Vancouver is Such a Screwed-Up CityBobby travels south with Mel and Krista to buy a new plane and his old life in Vancouver comes back to haunt him.18+CC45minFeb 21, 2012
- 8. The ProfessionalBobby and Mel fight to protect Nelson from a hitman.18+CC45minFeb 28, 2012
- 9. New NorthBobby convinces a high-rolling college roommate to invest in Arctic Air.18+CC45minMar 6, 2012
- 10. Drop in for LunchA routine flight from Watson Lake to Yellowknife turns deadly.18+CC45minMar 13, 2012
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Arctic Air
Arctic Air is about a Yellowknife-based maverick airline and the unconventional family who runs it. The owners are Mel Ivarson, an old school bush pilot; Krista Ivarson, Mel's daughter; and Bobby Martin, the son of Ivarson's deceased partner. Episodes focus on interpersonal conflicts between the characters as well as dramatic flying missions with their aging fleet of Douglas DC-3s, de Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otters and other aircraft. Each episode has one or more flying missions. The series was canceled on March 17, 2014, due to government budgetary cuts
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Ian Weir
