The newest player to enter the freighter conversion arena for Boeing’s 777 widebody jet, Mammoth Freighters, has gotten its first order from Ontario-based Cargojet Airways, who will be the launch customer for its new 777-200LR freighter. The two have inked a sales agreement for two initial 777-200LRMF freighters with options for two more 300ERMFs and two additional 200LRMFs of the Boeing widebody type. MSN 29742, formerly from Delta Airlines and the first aircraft to be delivered to … [Read more...] about Cargojet picks Mammoth Freighters for 777F conversion
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Canadian carriers find maindeck fascination with South America
KF Cargo, previously known as Kelowna Flightcraft, has reactivated its two DC-10-30 freighters following the start of a new air charter contract on 15 April to move freight from Miami International Airport (MIA) to South America in time for the peak flower traffic for Mother’s Day. The new charter contract sees KF Cargo flying three-times a week to Bogotá, Colombia with a similar frequency to Caracas’ Simón Bolivar Airport in Venezula, and onwards to Lima International Airport in … [Read more...] about Canadian carriers find maindeck fascination with South America
Cargojet expands air freight network
Cargojet has announced the expansion of its domestic air cargo network effective 1 April 2015. The Canadian all-cargo carrier has a total freighter fleet of 24 aircraft, including the recent introduction of five B767-300ERFs, three B767-200ERFs and one B757-200ERF. Ajay Virmani, president and CEO of Cargojet, said "With additional overnight frequencies; more direct flights; and wide-body freighter service to 10 major Canadian cities, this new enhanced air cargo network … [Read more...] about Cargojet expands air freight network
Cargojet sells freighter business to SkyLink Express
Cargojet Income Fund, Canada's leading domestic premium overnight air cargo network operator, announced today that it has sold its 55 per cent interest in the Cargojet Regional Partnership to SkyLink Express Inc. for a CDN$3.2 million (US$3.1 million) promissory note secured by aircraft owned by SL Express. SL Express previously held the other 45 per cent interest in the partnership, and will operate the regional business under its own trade name, Skylink Express. Specializing in time-sensitive … [Read more...] about Cargojet sells freighter business to SkyLink Express