Ian Weir
Director
Arctic Air (2012)
Season 1
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
Released Jan. 10, 2012
Episode 45 min
None+
Genres: Drama
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Network: CBC Television
S1E1 - Out of a Clear Blue Sky
In 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.
Jan. 10, 2012, midnight
S1E2 - All In
Bobby (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.
Jan. 17, 2012, midnight
S1E3 - Hijacked
While flying rig workers down for a weekend in YK, an Arctic Air flight is hijacked.
Jan. 24, 2012, midnight
S1E4 - All the Vital Things
Bobby 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.
Jan. 31, 2012, midnight
S1E5 - Northern Lights
A drug overdose in a remote community leads Bobby and Mel to a disturbing discovery about Arctic Air's involvement.
Feb. 7, 2012, midnight
S1E6 - C-TVAK
Desperate to find out how his father died, Bobby makes a reckless decision, putting Cece's life at risk.
Feb. 14, 2012, midnight
S1E7 - Vancouver is Such a Screwed-Up City
Bobby travels south with Mel and Krista to buy a new plane and his old life in Vancouver comes back to haunt him.
Feb. 21, 2012, midnight
S1E8 - The Professional
Bobby and Mel fight to protect Nelson from a hitman.
Feb. 28, 2012, midnight
S1E9 - New North
Bobby convinces a high-rolling college roommate to invest in Arctic Air.
March 6, 2012, midnight
S1E10 - Drop in for Lunch
A routine flight from Watson Lake to Yellowknife turns deadly.
March 13, 2012, midnight
Network: CBC Television
Episode Runtime: 45 min.
Season Runtime: 1575 min.
Released: Jan. 10, 2012
Last Air Date: April 8, 2014, midnight
Status: Canceled
Certification: NR
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