From the desk of Tracy Medve, President & CEO of KF Aerospace

On this day 55 years ago, KF Aerospace was established by Barry Lapointe in Kelowna, BC.

I think it’s safe to say that we’ve grown a lot since then! What started as a small aircraft repair business operating out of a panel van has grown into a world-class aerospace company with six bases across Canada, 1,200 highly skilled employees, and over 1,000,000 maintenance hours completed every single year. Not to mention that we are also a recognized leader in military pilot training, we have a sizeable footprint in the aircraft sales and leasing space, we have a multi-decade reputation for providing reliable, on-time cargo delivery, and we have considerable capabilities as a passenger charter provider.

Aviation is a challenging industry, and our ability to survive and thrive after 55 years through countless uncertainties is nothing short of remarkable. Through business challenges and global events including customer changes, pandemics, recessions, and political turmoil, we’ve stood the test of time.

For all of our growth and success over the years, two big shoutouts are in order:

First, a sincere thank you to Barry Lapointe for founding this company and nurturing it into a place where we can be proud to work each day.

Secondly (and most importantly), we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to you. This journey to 55 years wouldn’t have been possible without each and every single one of you.

KF’s reputation is built on your exceptional quality, dedication, reliability, and teamwork. You are the heart of KF Aerospace, and the reason we keep growing and improving every day. Your contributions drive us forward. Thank you for helping us reach this incredible milestone.

Looking forward, I have complete confidence in the future of KF. We’ve proven over and over that we have the strength and flexibility to adapt to any challenges that come our way, and we are backed by our greatest asset – the best staff in the world. The future is bright for us.

We’re proud to be here, stronger than ever after 55 years. Here’s to 55 more.