Cargojet Airways (W8, Hamilton, ON) has signed a Cooperation Agreement with fellow Canadian operator, First Air (Carp), aimed at offering significant cost efficiencies for both carriers. Under the terms of the agreement, Cargojet will assume the remaining lease obligation of First Air’s B767-200(F), C-GKLY (msn 22314), subject to the approval of the lessor, Cargo Aircraft Management.

Thereafter, Cargojet will operate 3x weekly cargo flights from Ottawa International and Winnipeg International to Iqaluit on behalf of First Air.

"Cargojet will be the primary and exclusive provider of freighter aircraft lift from the southern points in Canada to/from Iqaluit and First Air will be the primary provider of cargo lift within Nunavut and across the North. Joint sales and marketing initiatives of each other’s respective networks will create new revenue opportunities for both parties while providing seamless services to the marketplace," a joint statement said.