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Canada Jetlines (AU, Toronto Pearson) has applied to the US Department of Transportation for a Foreign Air Carrier Permit and exemption authority to operate scheduled and charter flights between Canada and the US. The application comes ahead of the start-up's planned first flights between Toronto Pearson and Calgary on September 22

In the application, Canada Jetlines says it is "developing relationships" with Melbourne, FL and Sarasota/Bradenton for a Florida service. The airline says that its key personnel possess substantial business and aviation experience and that it has the financial resources necessary to serve the US safely and without undue risk.

Canada Jetlines only secured its air operator's certificate in August, forcing it to delay its launch. It leases a single A320-200 from Jackson Square Aviation, but has ambitions to grow its fleet to 15 aircraft by 2025.

Meanwhile, for the second time in less than a month, Canada Jetlines is raising additional financing. The airline intends to undertake a non-brokered private placement to raise between CAD1.2 million and...

Canada's Jetlines defines late 3Q22 debut

Canada Jetlines (AU, Toronto Pearson) will begin operations from its hub at Toronto Pearson on its first scheduled route to Calgary, on September 22, the Ontario-based leisure startup has announced.

Flights on the route will operate twice weekly, increasing to 3x weekly from October 13. More routes will be announced soon, the company said in a statement.

"The two cities represent cultural diversity, economic trade, and significant investment opportunities. We are encouraged to continue expanding our reach, with the goal of serving as Toronto's preferred airline," commented Chief Executive Officer Eddy Doyle.

"The launch of Canada Jetlines is yet another milestone marking recovery in the travel and tourism sector," added Calgary Airport Authority chief executive Bob Sartor.

The leisure startup initially planned to take off on August 15, and then on August 29, pending the finalisation of its air operator's certificate (AOC) from Transport Canada.

The carrier leases a single A320-200 from Jackson Square Aviation, according to the ch-aviation fleets advanced module. It intends to grow...