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Aviation Memorabilia Newsletter Since 1995

Aviation Memorabilia Newsletter

Since 1995

Air Canada Cargo Celebrates Start of Freighter Service to San José, Costa Rica

Montreal, May 19, 2023 – Air Canada Cargo today operated its first freighter flight into San José, Costa Rica, with its Boeing 767. The flights will operate twice per week.

“The start of our freighter operations into Costa Rica builds upon Air Canada’s passenger service to the country and bolsters the cargo presence to offer consistent year-round capacity for our key customers in the region. We are pleased to be able to continue expanding our freighter network as more Boeing 767s come online for us,” said Jon Turner, Vice President, Cargo at Air Canada.

Source: media.aircanada.com

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Air Canada on the Verge of a Potential (rumoured) $6 Billion Deal for 20 Boeing 787 Dreamliners

Air Canada is reportedly nearing a deal for up to 20 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, as it seeks to renew and expand its long-haul fleet. This information comes from sources familiar with the matter, hinting at a resurgence in demand for large commercial jets.

The Canadian carrier is close to agreeing on an order of between 15 and 20 twin-aisle aircraft, the sources disclosed, requesting anonymity due to the confidential nature of the talks. The 787 model, primarily used by Air Canada, has a list price of just below $300 million, implying a deal value of up to $6 billion before customary industry discounts.

Source: www.airlinerwatch.com

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