Dedicated to Keeping Aircraft in Flight (and Fighting Fires)
They say that if you get the chance to work hard at work worth doing, you’ve won life’s
best prize – and in reflecting on its continued support of the Q400s fighting wildfires
across the globe, the team at AirStart could not agree more.
This Canadian company was borne of a passion for planes a quarter-century ago, and
in its 25 years, has grown exponentially, not just in diversified assets (they now support
Airbus, Boeing, DeHavilland, Embraer and Mitsubishi aircraft and work with over 150
airlines worldwide) but in service, too. In fact, they can have components ready to ship
to practically any MRO or airline facility worldwide in 60 minutes or less, thanks to their
24/7 AOG support.
This growth and dedication stems from a staff who are passionate about what they do.
Bring up a Q400, and they’ll discuss in detail every single component, from radome to
rudder, including PW150As and APUs, too. In 2025, AirStart was named one of
Canada’s Best Managed Companies by Deloitte for the 10 th consecutive year, and it’s
easy to see why. The team feels pride in their calling, especially when keeping water
bombers in the sky and fighting fires.
As for what’s next? They’ll continue to embrace new technology and digitize to
effectively serve time-critical operations (like wildfires) while remaining committed to the
best possible service.
Here’s to AirStart: 25 years and climbing!
