Central Mountain Air Celebrates Carrie Colville’s Recognition in Wings Magazine’s Top 20 Under 40
SMITHERS, BC, June 25, 2026 – Central Mountain Air (CMA) is proud to celebrate the recognition of Carrie Colville, Director of Charter Services, as one of Wings Magazine’s Top 20 Under 40, an honour that recognizes emerging leaders making a significant impact across Canada’s aviation industry.
Over her 18 years with Central Mountain Air, Carrie has played an instrumental role in shaping and expanding the company’s charter operations through her strategic leadership, industry expertise, and unwavering commitment to exceptional service. Her contributions have helped position CMA as a trusted provider of specialized air transportation solutions across Canada.
As Director of Charter Services, Carrie oversees a diverse portfolio of charter programs supporting workforce logistics, cargo operations, government services, and complex transportation solutions in regions where aviation is essential to connectivity and economic development. She has been a driving force behind CMA’s expansion beyond its traditional Western Canadian footprint, helping establish scalable operating models and strengthening the company’s presence in competitive markets across the mining, energy, government, and tourism sectors.
“Carrie’s recognition in Wings Magazine’s Top 20 Under 40 is incredibly well deserved,” said Oyinkan Obikoya, Executive Vice President of Central Mountain Air. “Over nearly two decades with Central Mountain Air, she has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, strategic vision, and a deep commitment to our people, customers, and communities. Carrie has played a pivotal role in growing our charter business and expanding our reach across Canada, and we are incredibly proud to see her contributions recognized by the industry.”
Beyond her commercial achievements, Carrie is deeply committed to strengthening the communities CMA serves. She has been actively involved in advancing Indigenous partnerships within aviation, fostering relationships that prioritize employment opportunities, business development, and long-term collaboration. She also contributes to the broader aviation industry as a Board Member of the BC Aviation Council and through her involvement with the Stikine Airport Society, where she advocates for the sustainability and development of regional and northern aviation infrastructure.
Known for her strategic thinking, collaborative leadership style, and commitment to continuous improvement, Carrie continues to elevate standards across the aviation industry while building partnerships that create lasting value for communities and clients alike.
Central Mountain Air extends its sincere congratulations to Carrie on this outstanding achievement and looks forward to her continued leadership and contributions to both the company and the Canadian aviation industry.
Read Wings Top 20 under 40 at: https://issuu.com/annexbusinessmedia/docs/wg_-_summer_2026
About Central Mountain Air
Established in 1987, Central Mountain Air (CMA) is a privately owned and operated Canadian company offering scheduled, charter, and cargo flights throughout Canada. CMA operates a fleet of 30+ aircraft, which includes Beechcraft 1900Ds, Dornier 328s, De Havilland Dash-8: 100, 300, and 400 aircraft in a variety of configurations(Cargo, Combi, Executive, Passenger) with headquarters in Smithers, BC and operational facilities in Kelowna, Vancouver, Smithers, Prince George, Calgary, Edmonton, Hamilton, Winnipeg, Montreal, and Blanc-Sablon. In addition to its proven track record and long history of providing air transport services to the resources, mining, and construction sectors, CMA provides safe, reliable, and cost-effective air services (passenger, workforce logistics, and cargo) to the organizations and communities it serves.
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