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Arctic Air

2012–2014·CBC·60 min·7.9/10
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Arctic Air is a one-hour adventure series set in the booming Arctic, about a maverick airline and the unconventional family who runs it. That world is Yellowknife, and the High Arctic that lies beyond. The vast terrain and unforgiving climate mean the stakes are sky-high. This is life without a safety net.

Status
Ended
Language
English
Premiered
January 10, 2012
Ended
April 8, 2014

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