Morningstar background

Morningstar has been a successful operator in the aviation business for over 35 years. Initially launched as Brooker Wheaton Aviation, the company started with a Cessna sales, service and parts operation, a fuel dealership and a full service Fixed Base Operation (FBO) center. In the early 1980’s Brooker Wheaton Aviation entered into aircraft leasing and corporate charters with Learjets, Cessna Citations and Hawker jets. They quickly established a solid reputation in the private jet business with a roster of satisfied customers.

Brooker Wheaton Aviation’s expertise grew substantially in the early 1990’s when the Ward family purchased half of the company. At that time the name was changed to Morningstar Air Express when Don Wheaton Jr. and Kim Ward joined forces. In July 1990, they acquired an exclusive contract to handle Federal Express Canada nationwide, operating with a fleet of Boeing cargo jets. This contract is still in place today and provides an infrastructure advantage to Morningstar Partners. Morningstar Air Express currently employs over 120 airline professionals coast to coast.

For many years, the Ward and Wheaton families have been sharing private aircraft. In 2007 Kim Ward and Don Wheaton Jr. launched Morningstar Partners, an innovative ownership and pooling program for Canada’s private jet travelers. With over 100 years of combined aviation experience between the Ward and Wheaton families, this is by no means a start up air service.

Headquartered in Edmonton Alberta, the Morningstar group of companies has built its business and reputation by adhering to the same principles that launched Wardair into a class of its own. Unique innovation, personalized customer service, flawless attention to detail and uncompromising safety standards are the hallmarks of our corporate culture.