Air Canada has welcomed the first of its converted Boeing 767-300ER aircraft for Air Canada Cargo into its fleet, marking a return to freighters for the airline.
The aircraft will be based in its Toronto cargo hub, which is undergoing a renovation that will reinforce its role as the cornerstone of Air Canada’s modern global cargo network.
Air Canada Cargo is Canada’s largest provider of air cargo services as measured by cargo capacity, with a presence in over 50 countries and hubs in Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, Chicago, London, and Frankfurt. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Air Canada temporarily converted several Boeing 777 and Airbus A330 aircraft by removing the passenger seats and allowing for additional cargo to be loaded in the cabin.
Air Canada is also one of only a handful of passenger carriers worldwide to ever record over $1 billion in annual revenue from its cargo portfolio, which connects hundreds of destinations across five continents using Air Canada’s domestic and international passenger flights, as well as through cargo-only flight options.
In addition to welcoming newly converted Boeing 767-300ER freighters, Air Canada Cargo is expanding and diversifying to include a number of new services, including Rivo, an emerging presence in the online retail sector. Air Canada Cargo also has a unique partnership with Drone Delivery Canada to help commercialize their technology.
