Air Canada Cargo continues to expand its global freighter network

Air Canada launched freighter flights late last year, will increase its handling capacity at the German hub by 35% in preparation for the start of service to the airport by its Boeing 767-300ER freighters later this year.

The new capacity is in addition to the existing 5,000 sq m already occupied by Air Canada Cargo in its self-handled Frankfurt facility.

John Lloyd, director, Europe, Middle East and India at Air Canada Cargo, said: “This represents a significant enhancement for Air Canada Cargo in Frankfurt, a facility that plays a key role in our global operations.

“It will further enhance our capabilities as we ramp up operations with the anticipated arrival of regular freighter operations into this critical hub.”

On January 2, the carrier’s first 767 freighter began operating a three-times-per week loop covering Toronto-Miami-Quito-Lima.

And from January 15, a new weekly flight to San Juan was added from Toronto, while another three-times-per week service will fly between the Canadian city and Mexico City and Guadalajara.

In total, the carrier plans to convert eight of its B767 aircraft into a freighter configuration. The second aircraft is due to be delivered in the first half of this year. aircargonews.net