The PAL Group of Companies is a diversified collection of Canadian companies whose roots in the industry trace back to the earliest days of commercial aviation in Canada.

Founded: 1972

Date of acquisition by EIC: 2015

What it provides: Diversified, global aerospace provider, scheduled regional air operator, and a collection of complimentary operations

Serving: Multiple international government and institutional customers as an aerospace service provider and a wide variety of charter and scheduled regional destinations for clients traveling in Eastern Canada and Quebec

Location: St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

Number of employees: 1,590

Websites: www.palaerospace.com/en; www.palairlines.ca; www.cartenav.com; www.atlanticavionics.com; www.palaviationservices.com; www.airborealis.ca; www.mfctraining.com; www.lifeinflight.ca

How the PAL Group of Companies services are essential:

PAL Aerospace is a comprehensive aerospace services provider maintaining essential operations, including special mission operations, aircraft maintenance and fleet management, air ambulance, ice services and customized engineering solutions for government and institutional clients across Canada and around the world.

PAL Airlines is a mature regional airline offering scheduled passenger, charter, freight and medical transport services to rural and remote communities throughout Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador.

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