On October 20, 2025, a Court order was granted naming Crowe MacKay & Company Ltd. (“Crowe”) as Receiver, without security, of certain assets, undertakings and properties of Kalum River Contracting Ltd. and AC Airways Ltd. (collectively, the “Companies”). Specifically, the following assets are subject to the receivership.
(a) a 1958 de Havilland DHC-2 MK 1 Beaver, Serial Number 1249, Registration Mark C-FAOP, including all attachments and accessories, engine and propeller (C-FAOP);
(b) a 1951 de Havilland DHC-2 MK 1 Beaver, Serial Number 140, Registration Mark C-FIAX, including all attachments and accessories, engine and propeller (C-FIAX);
(c) a 1979 Cessna A185F Skywagon, Serial Number 18503973, Registration Mark C-GDIR, including all attachments and accessories, engine and propeller (C-GDIR);
(d) three (3) Assignment of Aircraft Leases dated April 24, 2024;
as more particularly described in Schedule A of the court order, including all proceeds (the “Property”).
The Companies operated out of Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, and provide charter flights, sightseeing tours, aerial work, and other services. Copies of the Court Order and relevant pleadings can be found below.
For further information, please contact Mr. Tetsu Takagaki at (604) 697 5298 / [email protected] or Ms. Sarah Sabbagh at (604) 245 1967 / [email protected].
On May 22, 2026 the Receiver filed a Notice of Application seeking a Sale and Vesting Order approving the transaction for the C-GDIR. The application will be heard on June 9, 2026 at 9:45am (PST) at the courthouse located at 800 Smithe Street, Vancouver, BC, V6Z 2E1. Copies of the application materials are available below.
On June 9, 2026, the Sale and Vesting Order for the C-GDIR was approved by Supreme Court of British Columbia.
On July 10, 2026 the Receiver filed a Notice of Application seeking a Sale and Vesting Order approving the transaction for the C-FIAX. The application will be heard on July 24, 2026 at 9:45am (PST) at the courthouse located at 800 Smithe Street, Vancouver, BC, V6Z 2E1. Copies of the application materials are available below.
On July 24, 2026, the Sale and Vesting Order for C-FIAX was approved by Supreme Court of British Columbia.
Exparte Notice of Application - filed October 20, 2025
Affidavit #1 of Lawrence Lee - filed October 20, 2025
Affidavit #1 of Douglas Hyndman - filed October 20, 2025
Affidavit #1 of Peter Powers - filed October 20, 2025
Order Made After Application - October 20, 2025
Notice of Hearing – Filed May 22, 2026
Notice of Application – Filed May 22, 2026
Requisition – General Statement of Relief Sought – Filed May 22, 2026
Affidavit #1 of Terry Forsyth - Filed May 22, 2026
Affidavit #1 of Derek Lai - Filed May 22, 2026
Receiver's First Report to Court - Filed May 22, 2026
Order Made After Application – Approval of Sale of C-GDIR – June 9, 2026
Notice of Application – Filed July 10, 2026
Affidavit #2 of Terry Forsyth - filed July 10, 2026
Affidavit #2 of Derek Lai - filed July 10, 2026
Receiver's Second Report to Court - filed July 10, 2026
Order Made After Application – Approval of Sale of C-FIAX – July 24, 2026