Chinook the Gray Wolf

Chinook was named after a female wolf-dog hybrid that was rescued in 1993 by Darlene Kobobel hours before she was to be put down due to the ‘wolf-hybrid’ label. The wolf’s rescue was the catalyst of the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center, located in Divide, Colorado. Chinook passed away in 2007, but her legacy continues to drive awareness and conservation efforts for the species. Many of you may not realize that you’re sitting on a very special aircraft. This is Airstar’s 100th plane! In celebration of this milestone, as well as Airstar’s hard work to become the Greenest Airline in North America – we chose Chinook as the tail mascot with the first-ever starry night backdrop.

Welcoming our 100th Tail to the Family!

Our 100th aircraft, Airbus AC 369, features Chinook, the Gray Wolf on its tail! This delivery marks a momentous milestone in the history of our company and is a symbol of years of hard work, perseverance and teamwork..

The tail of AC 369 also features a unique ‘starry night’ background

Endangered Animals Initiative

Airstar is dedicated to bringing awareness to the endangered animals within the continental U.S.A. You can learn more about our endangered animal tails here.