SkyLink Aviation

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SkyLink Aviation Inc. is a Canadian based international aviation group that specializes in Project Management, Air Charters, Aviation Support, Aircraft Maintenance, Air Courier, Executive Air Charters as well as Flight Planning and Clearance Services.

SkyLink launched 25 years ago and is in the business of transporting people and cargo, whether leasing a helicopter for food distribution and relief programs or chartering the world’s largest aircraft (AN-124) around the world.

SkyLink Aviation has also performed rapid deployment of peacekeepers and international humanitarian aid, including food and equipment, during war, major disasters and pandemics for clients such as the United Nations, World Food Programme, USAID, INS (Homeland Security), IOM, the Canadian Government, the Red Cross, the Italian Interior Ministry and other national governments and NGOs.

SkyLink Aviation is a Member of: HAI – Helicopter Association International; HAC – Helicopter Association Canada; CDIA – Canadian Defence Industry Association; IATA – International Airlines Travel Association.

In July 1993, seven U.N. procurement officers from the agency headquarters, were probed after allegations circulated that they had rigged bids to favor SkyLink. Mohamed Aly Niazi led the inquiry that concluded U.N. officials had engaged in "outright bid rigging" in promoting SkyLink's case, however the corruption allegations were never substantiated and the employees returned to their jobs. [1]

By Order No. 2001-A-530 dated November 16, 2001, Licence Nos. 962378 and 967142 were suspended due to the reason that the certificate of insurance of the Licensee on file with the Canadian Transportation Agency had expired.

On August 28, 2002, an CTA Application was filed by Skylink Aviation Inc. for cancellation of Licence Nos. 962378 and 967142. These were the 2 licences that permitted charter domestic and international service.