Operated with this registration all of its service life, starting with Ontario Express/Canadian Partner in February 1989 and later Inter-Canadian and Canadian Regional Airlines. With First Air since October 2001.

The snow rabbit featuring in First Air's colour scheme before the merger with Canadian North.

In the summer of 1988, Ontario Express introduced the ATR-42 to Canada. This fourth of the type was delivered February 14, 1989. Sold to Inter-Canadian Airlines in 1998, the aircraft was bought back by the manufacturer in October 2001 after Inter-Canadian ceased flying. It was one of three former Inter-Canadian machines to be placed with First Air, who continue operate 13 of the type.