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Air Canada cargo is expected to start flying a Boeing 767 converted to a freighter.
Boeing 767 being converted into freighter
Image: Air Canada
Rafael Ramos
2/2/2022
The demand for air cargo has grown and remained at high levels since the beginning of the pandemic. For example, Frankfurt airport had record cargo traffic last year.
To take advantage of the demand, Air Canada, instead of discarding its old Boeing 767, decided to dedicate it only to cargo, converting it completely into a freighter.
In 2021, even without purely freighter aircraft, Air Canada Cargo was Canada's largest air cargo service provider, with a presence in more than 50 countries and with hubs in Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, Chicago, London and Frankfurt.
Although the company has not yet set a date for the start of flights, the transport of cargo with the B767 should start later this year. This will not be the first time the converted aircraft has visited Frankfurt. The first aircraft, C-FPCA, flew to Frankfurt eight times in December 2021.
“This represents a significant improvement for Air Canada Cargo in Frankfurt, as the cargo base plays a key role in our global route network. In addition, we are increasing our potential by increasing handling with the expected start of regular freighter operations at this important hub,” said John Lloyd, Director, Europe, Middle East and India, Air Canada Cargo.
Air Canada has increased its cargo handling capacity by 35% to facilitate arrival in Frankfurt. 5 thousand square meters are used for its cargo operation.
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Boeing 767 converted into freighter
Image: Air Canada
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Rafael Ramos
Aviation enthusiast from an early age, he had his first contacts with the area developing that good old habit of spending dozens of hours in front of the screens of Micrsoft Flight Simulator and other simulators. With a solid background in various technological areas, including engineering and chemistry, Rafael has rejoined aviation as editor and author of articles and materials on our portal, providing invaluable help to the dynamics and expansion of the website and the aeronautical community, bringing us the news and updates so indispensable for us to remain current in our area of operation.
   
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