Town of Gander to Host 40th Anniversary Arrow Air Memorial      

MEDIA RELEASE 
For Immediate Release 

Town of Gander to Host 40th Anniversary Arrow Air Memorial      

Gander, NL – (November 24, 2025) 

The Town of Gander will host a memorial service marking the 40th anniversary of the Arrow Air tragedy on December 12, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Evangel Church. 

The service will honour the 256 lives lost on December 12, 1985, when Arrow Air Flight 1285 crashed shortly after takeoff from Gander. This year’s ceremony marks four decades since the tragedy and continues the community’s longstanding commitment to remembrance. 

The community, along with invited guests and representatives, will gather to honour and remember the 256 lives lost. 

All are welcome to attend. 

For media inquiries: 

Kayla White
Town of Gander – Communications
communications@gandercanda.com
709-651-5909