- High frequency, direct freighter capacity from Nova Scotia to Air Canada Cargo's global
network
Editor's Note: Some video b-roll of a Boeing
767-300ER freighter is available for download and use here.
MONTREAL, April 20,
2022 /CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada and Air Canada Cargo
today operated the first dedicated freighter flight into Halifax
Stanfield International Airport using the second Boeing 767-300ER
to enter service. The addition of this aircraft will allow Air
Canada Cargo to start high frequency, direct freighter capacity
from Halifax to Air Canada Cargo's
global network, including service to Frankfurt, Cologne, Istanbul, and Madrid, starting in May.
Today's flight from Toronto
arrived in Halifax with freight
coming from around Air Canada's global network and destined for
Atlantic Canada. It will be loaded
up with fresh lobster, fish, aerospace parts, and pharmaceuticals
for its journey back to Toronto,
from where those goods will be shipped to their final destinations
around the globe.
"We have always enjoyed a long-standing and strong bond with
Atlantic Canada and the
Nova Scotia community, and we are
thrilled to introduce direct freighter capacity to the market.
Atlantic Canada's economy has
experienced important growth in the last few years, with increased
demand from North America,
Europe, and beyond. Nova Scotia is a key element of our growth
strategy and Halifax being one of
our first Canadian markets with the freighters further emphasizes
the importance we place on our partnerships in the community. We
are pleased to increase our support to the robust and growing trade
sector in the region," said Jason
Berry, Vice President, Cargo at Air Canada.
"Having stronger air links opens the door for more trade and
investment in our province. It means we can build on the already
strong relationship with our trading partners and create new ones,"
said Premier Tim Houston. "This is
an important step forward for many of our businesses who will
benefit from this exciting growth of Air Canada's freighter
network."
"This exciting Air Canada Cargo expansion will increase capacity
at Halifax Stanfield, providing Nova
Scotia businesses and industries with more opportunities to
ship their products efficiently by air," said Joyce Carter, President & CEO, Halifax International Airport Authority. "We
are thrilled with Air Canada's continued investment in Halifax and look forward to their future
growth to meet the needs of communities across the region."
The new service to Halifax
complements Air Canada Cargo's regular freighter service to Latin
American cities.
Atlantic Canada Schedule from Toronto
- To Halifax: Five flights per
week starting today
European Schedule from Toronto Starting in May
- To Frankfurt: Two flights per
week
- To Cologne: One flight per
week
- To Istanbul: One flight per
week
- To Madrid: Three flights per
week
About Air Canada
Air Canada is Canada's largest domestic and international
airline, the country's flag carrier and a founding member of
Star Alliance, the world's most
comprehensive air transportation network. Air Canada is the only international network
carrier in North America to
receive a Four-Star ranking from the independent U.K. research firm
Skytrax, which in 2021 also named Air Canada as having the Best
Airline Staff in North America,
Best Airline Staff in Canada, Best
Business Class Lounge in North
America, as well as an Excellence award for its handling of
COVID-19. Also in 2021, Air Canada was named Global Traveler's Best
Airline in North America for the
third straight year. In January 2021,
Air Canada received APEX's Diamond Status Certification for the Air
Canada CleanCare+ biosafety program for managing COVID-19, the only
airline in Canada to attain the
highest APEX ranking. Air Canada
has also committed to a net zero emissions goal from all global
operations by 2050. For more information, please visit:
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About Air Canada Cargo
Air Canada Cargo is an award-winning provider of air cargo
services. It is Canada's largest
air cargo provider as measured by cargo capacity, with a presence
in over 50 countries and self-handled hubs in Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, Chicago, London, and Frankfurt. As the dedicated air freight
division of Air Canada, Air Canada Cargo offers reliable air
freight lift and connectivity to hundreds of destinations across
six continents using Air Canada's domestic and international
passenger flights, cargo-only flights with its fleet of Boeing
767-300ER freighter aircraft, and trucking services. For more
information, please visit: aircanadacargo.com
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