Air Inuit on July 16 announced the first of three Boeing Next-Generation 737-800s acquired in 2023 entered into service, arriving at Kuujjuaq Airport on July 16 with its inaugural delivery of essential freight to be distributed in communities across Nunavik.
The Boeing 737-800F has been outfitted to serve exclusively as a freighter aircraft with a main deck cargo door, operating primarily between Montreal and Air Inuit’s cargo hubs in Kuujjuaq and La Grande. The newly added aircraft has a capacity of 23,000 kilograms.
As part of its ongoing fleet modernization program, Air Inuit will eventually phase out its Boeing 737-200s which are being replaced with three Boeing 737-800 NG aircraft to improve passenger experience, ensure reliable freight delivery and reduce fuel emissions by nearly 40 per cent.
The two other Boeing 737-800 NG aircraft will operate using an innovative combi configuration pioneered by Air Inuit to provide comfortable passenger service and reliable freight delivery simultaneously. Both are scheduled to go into service in 2025.
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