It is just past sunrise at YVR International Airport. The tarmac glistens with a thin layer of frost, reflecting the golden hues of an awakening city. The hum of jet engines echoes in the distance, a steady rhythm to match the pulse of early ambition.
A business traveller steps from the warmth of the terminal, coffee in hand, breath visible in the crisp morning air. With a few taps on their phone, they confirm their Airble charter — a seamless experience that transforms the once-daunting logistics of travel into effortless mobility. For this modern professional, time is the ultimate currency, and Airble is the trusted partner that keeps business in motion.
A NEW ERA IN THE SKY
When Vancouver-based entrepreneur and former pilot Saeed Golzar launched Airble in 2022, he did not just create another booking platform — he revolutionized how travellers connect with private aviation. Airble was designed to streamline air charter and air tour bookings, bridging the gap between luxury, convenience, and sustainability.
In only a few short years, the company has evolved from a forward-thinking startup into a recognized leader in regional air mobility, earning the 2025 Innovation Award at the BC Tourism Industry Awards.
A JOURNEY BUILT ON EXPERIENCE
For Golzar, Airble is more than a business — it is a vision shaped by years of experience in the cockpit. With over fifteen years of flying experience, including time on the Airbus A320, Boeing MD83, helicopters, and seaplanes, Saeed combines hands-on aviation expertise with strategic insight.
His background as Special Technical Operations Coordinator at Air Canada Jazz and his MBA uniquely position him to navigate both the technical and commercial aspects of modern aviation.
The idea for Airble first took flight in 2019 when Golzar was piloting helicopters and seaplanes across BC’s vast and varied terrain. “I was in Whistler and needed to get to Vancouver,” he recalls. “With no ground transportation or ride-sharing options available, I realized there was no centralized platform to browse or compare local air operators and available aircraft. That moment sparked the idea for an app.”
The following years were devoted to building the foundation of what would become Airble — tackling regulatory and legal frameworks, consulting with Transport Canada, and assembling a tech-driven team. By 2020, development was underway. When the first end-to-end booking was processed in 2022, Golzar knew the concept had reached cruising altitude.
INNOVATION THAT ELEVATES
Airble’s technology continues to redefine how travellers move — combining digital precision with environmental responsibility. Its newly introduced booking widget integrates seamlessly into partner websites, offering real-time access to private charters, last-minute empty-leg flights, and curated air tour packages.
Designed with a neutral interface, it complements partner branding while expanding customer reach. As Golzar explains, “Up to 40% of charter flights return home empty. By filling these legs, we reduce emissions and increase revenue for the operators.”
The Airble App mirrors this philosophy. Created for simplicity and speed, it allows users to browse, book, and board with ease. With access to over 5,000 airports — including 2,000 in Canada — many closer to home than major hubs, it empowers travellers to design their own schedules for business, leisure, or last-minute emergencies.
GROWTH WITH PURPOSE
Today, Airble’s team of ten professionals operates with precision, passion, and purpose. Their collective expertise spans technology, operations, and communications — a lean structure that fosters agility and creative problem-solving.
As of August 2025, Airble partners with sixty-four total operators globally, including thirty-six in Canada, twenty-four in the USA, two in the European Union, and one in Argentina. Expansion continues as new operators embrace Airble’s transparent, data-informed model.
Sustainability remains central to the company’s mission, with a system that turns unused flight capacity into opportunity for both operators and passengers. As Golzar emphasizes, “We are building a model where everyone benefits — the operators, the travellers, and the environment.”
THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIP
Behind Airble’s platform lies a growing network of trusted operators across Canada, the USA, and Europe — a collaboration model that is reshaping how aviation businesses work together. Partnerships with Gulf Island Seaplanes, No Limit Helicopters in Whistler, and Helijet have been particularly instrumental in Airble’s expansion.
Gulf Island Seaplanes connects travellers to British Columbia’s coastal archipelago, offering access to remote destinations ideal for weekend escapes and eco-luxury experiences. No Limit Helicopters caters to adventure-seekers, providing scenic charters over Whistler’s alpine landscapes and quick transfers to and from Vancouver. Helijet’s legacy in coastal air transport has strengthened Airble’s presence in BC’s business and tourism markets, reinforcing reliability and reach.
These collaborations illustrate how partnership drives progress. Each local operator brings specialized knowledge, operational expertise, and a deep understanding of BC’s unique geography. Together, they elevate regional tourism, promote economic vitality, and offer a framework for other industries seeking to combine innovation with community connection.
CULTURE OF INNOVATION
The in-house development team continually refines Airble’s features based on user feedback and data analytics, ensuring the platform evolves with market demand. This iterative approach enables Airble to stay ahead of trends in digital transformation, traveller expectations, and aviation regulation.
Golzar’s leadership underscores agility and resilience — qualities essential in such a dynamic industry. “Innovation is not a single achievement. It is a mindset,” he shares. “We listen, we adapt, and we keep moving forward.”
THE BUSINESS IMPACT
Beyond convenience, Airble’s model fuels regional economies. It enables executive travel, incentive trips, and destination experiences with ease while helping businesses move efficiently between markets.
The ripple effect is significant. Regional airports gain increased utilization, local aviation companies secure steadier business, and tourism destinations benefit from improved connectivity. The platform encourages exploration of lesser-known regions — from experiencing the aurora borealis in the Yukon to wine-tasting in the Okanagan — strengthening domestic tourism and diversifying local economies.
Airble’s partnership ecosystem also fosters cross-sector collaboration. Hotels, wineries, and adventure operators can integrate the widget to offer seamless travel-to-experience journeys, setting a new benchmark for convenience. This interconnected framework offers a blueprint for other industries aiming to merge technology with regional growth.
A NEW STANDARD IN TRAVEL
Airble represents the next evolution in private aviation — one defined by transparency, personalization, and purpose. It is a platform where digital innovation amplifies connection rather than complexity.
“Private aviation has long been perceived as exclusive,” says Golzar. “We are redefining that. We want to make it attainable, understandable, and impactful.”
For travellers, that means chartering a flight to a business meeting, an eco-retreat, or a coastal getaway can now be as effortless as reserving a hotel room. For operators, it signifies a new era of visibility, efficiency, and profitability.
Airble’s rise proves what happens when vision meets precision. In just three years, the company has bridged the gap between technology and travel, setting a benchmark for modern aviation — and inspiring other businesses to innovate with intent.
PURPOSE, PRECISION, AND POSSIBILITY
As the aircraft descends toward its destination, morning light spills across the cabin, illuminating the horizon ahead. The city below stirs to life — streets beginning to hum, the skyline painted in soft amber tones.
The traveller closes their laptop, takes a final sip of coffee, and feels that rare calm that comes from being both productive and unhurried. When the wheels touch down, there is no fatigue, no sense of time lost — only momentum gained.
Stepping onto the tarmac, they breathe in the crisp air of a new city, ready to meet the day’s challenges head-on. With Airble, travel becomes more than transportation; it becomes a seamless extension of purpose, precision, and possibility.
Author Profile
- Helen Siwak is the founder of EcoLuxLuv Communications & Marketing Inc and publisher of Folio.YVR Luxury Lifestyle Magazine and PORTFOLIOY.YVR Business & Entrepreneurs Magazine. She is a prolific content creator, consultant, and marketing and media strategist within the ecoluxury lifestyle niche. Helen is the west coast correspondent to Canada’s top-read industry magazine Retail-Insider, holds a vast freelance portfolio, and consults with many of the world’s luxury heritage brands. Always seeking new opportunities and challenges, you can email her at [email protected].
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