R eliable air service con- tinues to be a lifeline for northern Saskatchewan’s resource industry, con- necting people to work opportuni- ties and to their families, essential services and communities. The introduction of Canada’s first ATR 72-600 into the Rise Air fleet rep- resents an exciting and meaning- ful step forward in strengthening those connections. While the aircraft brings a new gen- eration of regional aviation technol- ogy, its most important role remains simple and powerful: helping people and goods get where they need to go safely, reliably and with care. A MILESTONE BUILT ON TEAMWORK For Rise Air President and CEO Derek Nice, this moment is about more than just an aircraft; it’s about people coming together. During a celebratory gathering at Rise Air headquarters with ATR’s CEO, Nathalie Tarnaud Laude and senior leadership, Rise Air’s partners, cus- tomers and many other stakehold- ers, Nice said, “We are thrilled to be here today.… This is an occasion that we could only have dreamed about two years ago.… We are here today because of teamwork.” He continued, “That teamwork extends beyond Rise Air employees to include partners, customers, regulators and commu- nity stakeholders,” emphasizing the importance of collaboration across organizations, including custom- ers like Cameco and Orano Canada, Transport Canada and ATR, noting ATR 72-600 Canada’s first ATR 72-600 BY VÉRONIQUE LOEWEN A New Chapter in Northern Aviation ATR 72-600 8 Issue 1 – Summer 2026
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