From Yesterday to Today

Air Creebec Inc.'s beginnings date back to 1979. Following ratification of the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement, the Cree Regional Authority was faced with a unique opportunity to extend its activities to the field of transportation. The Cree Nation was a promising market and needed an air carrier whose main objective would be to meet its expectations.

In the spring of 1979, the Grand Chief of the Cree Nation of Quebec and Austin Airways held their first of several meetings, which eventually led to the creation of an airline belonging to the Cree and called "Air Creebec Inc.". At the beginning of the new airline's  operations in 1982,  51% was  Cree-owned and  49% was owned by Austin Airways.

In 1988, the Cree bought out their partner's share of the business and has wholly owned Air Creebec ever since. This was the largest commercial transaction ever completed by Canada's aboriginals.

Increasing from 30 employees in 1986 to 165 in 2000, Air Creebec is earning a reputation as a serious, reliable airline.

Air Creebec is also carving out an enviable name for itself in the field of charter flights, where it is respected for its ability to quickly and efficiently react, not only for routine services but also for emergencies, such as forest fires and floods. Our airline offers a VIP charter program for businesses, whereby a certain type of aircraft may be selected for a long-term contract.

Mission Statement

Air Creebec’s primary purpose is to provide safe, reliable and efficient air transportation within Eeyou Istchee and beyond.  

It is acknowledged for its expertise and experience in aviation and in the region we serve. Team members will be honored and proud to be part of the firm and will benefit from industry standard compensation, a challenging working environment, unlimited opportunity for professional advancement and personal growth and full involvement in the relevant decision making processes within the firm.

There  will be  a high  level of  trust  and  mutual  respect  amongst team members, Creeco and clients.

Each person must understand and subscribe to the firm’s mission and will be given an opportunity to assist in its accomplishment.

Creeco will always place the welfare of the firm and that of its clients above their own self-interests. However, it will always be understood that Creeco can expect to receive fair compensation reflecting the value of their contribution and the capital they have invested.

The firm will be highly innovative in its delivery of excellent customer service and will always be guided by its principal purpose of contributing to the development and self-sufficiency of the Cree Nation while maintaining long-term profitability.