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About AirSprint

The Company Behind You

Aviation is Our Passion.

With a driving passion for aviation, we pioneered Fractional Jet Ownership in Canada.

We were the first, and over 24 years on, our team continues to deliver a private aviation experience above all others. An experience that helps successful Canadians live even fuller lives.

Now, that experience awaits you.

AirSprint was borne out of a shared ambition between two friends.

Already experienced pilots, Judson Macor and Phil Dewsnap met at the University of Alberta in the 1990s, and soon discovered they both dreamed of starting an aviation company of their own.

Fractional Ownership, allowing more individuals and corporations to access private aircraft, had taken off in the United States, but not so in Canada. People thought it wouldn't work for a variety of reasons: the geography, the regulatory environment, Canadian culture. But Judson and Phil saw that it was more than possible—it was something that could genuinely help Canadians be more productive and get more out of life.

They started with one plane, a Pilatus PC-12. And every day since, the team, the fleet and the number of Canadians getting more out of life with AirSprint has grown. The dream was realized. The model was proven. And now you can enjoy the benefit.

Explore the AirSprint experience.

Mission & Values

Provide successful Canadians with a better choice for optimizing their time by enhancing the private jet ownership experience with industry-leading safety standards, exceptional turn-key service, and increased flexibility, all at a fraction of the cost, and personalized for their individual needs.

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    Safety is our first priority; nothing is more important.

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    We foster relationships with all stakeholders through respect and fairness.

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    We deliver exceptional customer service through a passionate pursuit of excellence in everything we do.

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    Integrity

    Our actions are guided by integrity, as the long-term rewards are incalculable.

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    Humility

    We are our own toughest critic and strive to improve in everything we do.

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    Community

    We will be a good corporate citizen and give back to the communities in which we work and live.


AirSprint carries the ARGUS Platinum Rating, the highest safety rating available from ARGUS Internationalan independent, unbiased third-party.


Through our on-going commitment to the WYVERN Flight Leader Program, AirSprint has achieved WYVERN Wingman PRO certification – private aviation’s highest safety standard.

Financial Strength

Be confident in your decision to become a Fractional Owner with AirSprint.

We appreciate that an investment in a service like ours requires trust and confidence. You need to know that we'll be around as long as you choose to fly with us, and that the quality of our service will only improve.

Our track record shows we're here for the long haul. We are a financially stable and viable company, which is evidenced by record growth over the last few years and validated through ongoing annual external financial statement audits. We use that strength to keep the fleet at the highest standards and to hire the very best skilled and customer-focused employees.

We take our commitments to you seriously. And we always will.

Our philosophy for ensuring a strong financial position is based on a number of factors.

  • Our pricing ensures that we can consistently deliver on the commitments we make, while providing a competitive and affordable private aviation solution to our Owners.
  • Public company-style governance and an experienced Board of Directors bring financial and strategic discipline to the company.
  • We value and respect all of the stakeholders in the business. By focusing on integrity-based relationships with our Owners, shareholders, employees and suppliers, we ensure that our future will be as strong as our past.

We are very proud to be named one of Canada's best managed companies.

Our Team

Team Judson Macor
Judson T. Macor
Founder & Chairman
Team Judson Macor
Judson T. Macor
Founder & Chairman

Since founding AirSprint in 2000, Judson has been committed to developing the premier aviation provider for successful Canadian families and businesses. His background as a commercial pilot, then lawyer and formal education in aeronautics, business and law, bring a unique perspective that enables the organization to deliver exceptional levels of safety, efficiency and performance that enhance productivity.

Team Mike N. Knapp
Michael N. Knapp
Vice Chairman & General Counsel
Team Mike N. Knapp
Michael N. Knapp
Vice Chairman & General Counsel

As an experienced lawyer and one of AirSprint's shareholders, Mike plays a vital role as the Vice Chairman & General Counsel of the Board. Mike further supports the organization with client relations, business development and all legal matters.

Team Brett Farren
Brett Farren
Director
Team Brett Farren
Brett Farren
Director

Brett brings strong sales, marketing and communications expertise to the AirSprint Board as Founder, Director, and former CEO of Match Marketing Group, North America's largest independent integrated marketing agency. In addition to his role of Director, Brett is the Founder and current CEO of OSL, a leading sales performance agency, and Fire Inspired Foods, a large food service operator serving millions of loyal customers each year.

David Safran
Director
David Safran
Director

David began his career as an entrepreneur and founded a fitness business in 1993, which he subsequently sold. After completing his MBA in 2000, David held an investment banker position with a major Canadian bank until he accepted the CEO role at Kissner Milling and successfully led a company-wide transformation. After the sale of Kissner Milling in 2017, David joined the boards of AirSprint, Polycor, One Floral and Centrilogic.

Team Roy Berg
Roy A. Berg
Director
Team Roy Berg
Roy A. Berg
Director

Roy has more than 28 years experience in cross-border tax law and finance and has been admitted to the bar associations of the Alberta, U.S. Tax Court, California, Washington, and the United States Supreme Court. He is a fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, a member of the U.S. and Canadian Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners and American Bar Association tax section. Roy received an LL.M (US Taxation) from New York University School of Law; a J.D. cum laude from New York University School of Law and Willamette University; and a B.A. in Economics from the University of California Berkeley.

AirSprint P. John Aldred
P. John Aldred
Former Director (1944 - 2016)
AirSprint P. John Aldred
P. John Aldred
Former Director (1944 - 2016)

John brought a wealth of knowledge from the business and academic community, as the Founder and Former Chairman of Enerflex Systems, and active committee member and former Board of Governor of the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT). He was also actively involved in the community as Founder of the Cadmus Foundation and involvement with Careers: The Next Generation and Alberta Junior Achievement.

Team James Elian
James A. Elian
President & CEO
Team James Elian
James A. Elian
President & CEO

James has held several leadership positions with AirSprint after joining as a First Officer in 2001. As President (since 2015), James has led AirSprint's daily operations and rapid growth - and continues to implement its strategic direction. With over 20 years of aviation experience, James holds an MBA from the University of Calgary and a Master of Aeronautical Science degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - and still maintains an airline transport pilot license. Most recently, James has completed his term as Chair of the Board of the Canadian Business Aviation Association as well as Chair of the Board of the Young Presidents Organization Alberta chapter, and is a current Director with the Hope Air Charity.

Team Marry Vanderkooi
Marry Vanderkooi
VP, Finance & CFO
Team Marry Vanderkooi
Marry Vanderkooi
VP, Finance & CFO

Marry joined AirSprint in August 2017 as Vice President, Finance & CFO. Marry has over 17 years of multiple industry experience in audit client service in public practice, international oil & gas and oilfield services and in the not-for-profit sector. Marry is a CPA and CA and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Calgary. She has worked in Canada, the Netherlands and Australia.

Team Kevin Long
Kevin Long
VP, Legal, Contracts & Government Relations
Team Kevin Long
Kevin Long
VP, Legal, Contracts & Government Relations

Kevin joined AirSprint in March 2024 as Vice President, Legal, Contracts & Government Relations. Before AirSprint, Kevin spent 13 years practicing law in the energy sector, including nine years as Vice President and General Counsel of the Canadian subsidiary of a Fortune 500 company. He began his career at a leading national law firm and holds a law degree from the University of Toronto and a business degree from the University of Calgary.

Team Jared Williams
Jared Williams
VP, Operations & COO
Team Jared Williams
Jared Williams
VP, Operations & COO

Since 1999, Jared has held multiple aviation industry positions, including Training Captain, Chief Pilot, Operations Manager and Vice President, Safety & Quality. Jared continues to be a Captain on AirSprint aircraft and holds Transport Canada Approved Check Pilot authority. Jared serves on the Hope Air National Advisory Council and the Steering Committee for Business Aviation with the Canadian Aviation Safety Officer Partnership (CASOP). As Vice President, Operations & COO, he provides oversight for safety, asset and fleet efficiency, regulatory compliance, operational reliability and Owner experience.

Team Scott Wenz
Scott Wenz
VP, Sales and Marketing & CGO
Team Scott Wenz
Scott Wenz
VP, Sales and Marketing & CGO

Scott joined AirSprint in March of 2016 as the Vice President, Sales & Marketing. Before joining AirSprint, Scott led the integrated global marketing strategy for a multi-billion dollar investment and development firm. He has worked in Canada, the United States, Europe and southeast Asia. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Calgary and spent a year abroad studying in Uppsala, Sweden.

Team Chris Foley
Chris Foley
VP, Maintenance
Team Chris Foley
Chris Foley
VP, Maintenance

Chris started at AirSprint in 2004 and has held various positions within in the company including; Western Maintenance Manager, Production Coordinator, AME Crew Chief, AME and AME apprentice. Chris is responsible for AirSprint's maintenance operations including safety and reliability of the fleet of fractional aircraft. Chris is a graduate of the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology with a diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Technology.

Team Amanda Warren
Amanda Warren
Director, Business Development - West
Team Amanda Warren
Amanda Warren
Director, Business Development - West

Amanda joined AirSprint in 2017 after 20 years in the not-for-profit sector where she held leadership roles in marketing, client services, and fund development. Most recently, as Vice President, Development for the Heart and Stroke Foundation BC, and Sr. Associate Director, Development at UBC’s Sauder School of Business. Amanda holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Calgary and an MBA from UBC.

Team Alexandra Schwartz
Alexandra Schwartz
Director, Business Development - East
Team Alexandra Schwartz
Alexandra Schwartz
Director, Business Development - East

Alexandra joined AirSprint in 2021 after 30 years of experience leading in the sectors of philanthropy, luxury and wellness both as a business development strategist and entrepreneur. Most recently, as CEO of the Israel Cancer Research Fund’s Montreal Chapter. Fully bilingual, Alexandra holds a Bachelor of Arts from Dalhousie University and an MBA from McGill University.

AirSprint Team | Natali Ristevski
Natali Ristevski
Director, Business Development - East
AirSprint Team | Natali Ristevski
Natali Ristevski
Director, Business Development - East

Natali joined AirSprint in 2023 as Director, Business Development. Previously, Natali practiced as a Private Banker and specialized in structuring complex credit solutions. She has extensive experience working with high-net-worth clients, focusing on the Ontario market. She holds a bachelor's degree from the Schulich School of Business.

Team Michael Tweedie
Michael Tweedie
Director, Business Development - East
Team Michael Tweedie
Michael Tweedie
Director, Business Development - East

Michael joined AirSprint in 2020 as Director, Business Development. Previously Michael acted as VP Business Development for a leading Oil and Gas service company and was an account manager at Canada’s largest financial institution. He has extensive experience working with high-net-worth clients and will focus his efforts on servicing the Ontario market. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Calgary.

Team Mike Vandermark
Mike Vandermark
Director, Safety & Quality
Team Mike Vandermark
Mike Vandermark
Director, Safety & Quality

Mike graduated from Confederation College’s Aviation Flight Management Program in 1999 and went on to fly in remote charter, airline and corporate operations.  Since 2010, Mike has been involved in various aviation safety and quality initiatives and roles including Inspector, Safety Manager, Auditor and Check Pilot.  Mike joined AirSprint in 2021 and is responsible to provide an independent safety overview of the company’s flight and maintenance operations. 

Team Kim Atkinson
Kimberley Atkinson
Director, Owner Experience
Team Kim Atkinson
Kimberley Atkinson
Director, Owner Experience

Kim joined AirSprint in May 2021 as Director, Owner Experience, with over 8 years of management experience in the private aviation industry and an extensive background in hospitality & tourism. She graduated from the University of Guelph in 2008 with a Bachelor of Commerce degree and is fully bilingual. Customer service driven, she held various roles within the hospitality industry before shifting her focus to private aviation back in 2012. Kim currently oversees the Personal Concierge team, ensuring a personalized and seamless flight experience for our Owners.

Team Matt Lomas
Matt Lomas
Director, Operations Control
Team Matt Lomas
Matt Lomas
Director, Operations Control

Matt joined AirSprint in 2017 as the Director, Operations Control. He is a graduate of Mount Royal University and completed the Aviation Diploma program in 2002. He started his career as a flight instructor before finding his passion in airline operations and logistics where he has held a wide range of management roles over the past 10+ years. Matt currently oversees the Operations Team, ensuring efficient scheduling of aircraft and logistics.

Team Santi Andres
Santi Andrés
Director, Training & Standards
Team Santi Andres
Santi Andrés
Director, Training & Standards

In 2018, Santi came to AirSprint as a highly experienced pilot with over 10,000 flying hours and a passion for training that had been set in motion at American Flyers. Less than two years later, Santi began his current role as the Director of Training and Standards. In this capacity, Santi uses his expertise to increase the safety and quality of the Flight Operations department through the creation and development of training content and systems.

Team Adam Fallwell
Adam T. Fallwell
Director, Flight Operations
Team Adam Fallwell
Adam T. Fallwell
Director, Flight Operations

Adam has been flying airplanes since 1997 and graduated from the Mount Royal College Aviation program. Prior to joining AirSprint as a PC-12 First Officer, Adam spent many years as a flight instructor. In 2014, Adam took on the role of Chief Pilot and established the professional standards of AirSprint's pilots. Today, Adam is the Director, Flight Operations and leads the Flight Department to ensure safe and customer-focused operations.

Team Matt Sanders
Matt Sanders
Chief Pilot, Embraer Legacy 450
Team Matt Sanders
Matt Sanders
Chief Pilot, Embraer Legacy 450

A graduate of the Selkirk College Aviation Technology Program, Matt began his career at AirSprint in 2004 holding a dispatch position and as a First Officer on the PC-12. Since then, Matt has held several roles as such PC-12 Captain, Citation XL First Officer & Captain and Embraer Legacy 450 Captain. In 2017, Matt took on the role of Chief Pilot for the Embraer Legacy 450 fleet and is responsible for the professional standards of the Legacy 450 pilots.

Team Matt Rolleman
Matt Rolleman
Chief Pilot, Cessna Citation CJ2+ & CJ3+
Team Matt Rolleman
Matt Rolleman
Chief Pilot, Cessna Citation CJ2+ & CJ3+

After graduating from the Mount Royal Aviation program in Calgary, Matt worked as a flight instructor at the Springbank Airport.  In 2008, Matt joined AirSprint as a PC-12 First Officer, and since then has held various positions as a Citation XL First Officer, PC-12 Captain, CJ2+ First Officer, CJ2+/3+ Captain and Training Manager. Today, Matt is Chief Pilot for the CJ2+/3+ and is responsible for the professional standards of the CJ2+/3+ pilots.

AirSprint Team | Kathy Lidbury | Director, Human Resources
Kathy Lidbury
Director, Human Resources
AirSprint Team | Kathy Lidbury | Director, Human Resources
Kathy Lidbury
Director, Human Resources

Kathy joined AirSprint in 2021 after 30 years in the public sector, working with education, corrections, policing, and parking management organizations. A passionate HR generalist, Kathy leads people-centric programs and services that support operational goals and objectives. Kathy is a Chartered Professional in Human Resources and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Abilene Christian University.

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