MISSISSAUGA, ON, June 30, 2015 /CNW/ - Cargojet Inc. (TSX: CJT), Canada's leading domestic premium overnight air cargo network operator, and First Air, the Airline of the North, announced today that they have expanded their commercial co-operation agreement effective July1, 2015 and extended their Transportation Agreement to June 30, 2025.
This agreement further strengthens the strategic alliance between the two companies, and will allow for seamless air cargo transportation between the 14 major Canadian cities served on Cargojet's overnight air cargo network as well as the 32 communities served by First Air in Canada's North.
"We are excited to expand service to the entire Canadian domestic market, including key communities in Northern Canada," stated Dr. Ajay K. Virmani, President and CEO of Cargojet. "Cargojet and First Air will work together to provide Canadians with world-class, flexible air cargo services for today's changing business environment."
Dr. Brock Friesen, President and CEO of First Air, also stated, "Our goal with this agreement is two-fold. It is intended to create financially viable cargo operations in the North and to expedite service to our customers".
"This new agreement is a logical extension of our relationship andallows First Air to improve cargo connectivity to the Arctic, by way of the Southern Canadian gateways served by Cargojet", said Bert van der Stege, Vice President Commercial at First Air. "This partnership is a major step forward in providing cargo to our northern clientele at a reasonable price and in a reasonable timeframe."
About Cargojet
Cargojet is Canada's leading provider of time sensitive overnight air cargo services and carries over 1,000,000 pounds of cargo each business night. Cargojet operates its network across North America, utilizing a fleet of all-cargo aircraft. For more information, please visit: www.cargojet.com.
About First Air
For nearly 70 years, First Air has been providing passenger and cargo services to and within Canada's North. With scheduled flights to more Northern communities than any other airline, First Air's service-based philosophy, reliability and extensive northern experience are main reasons why First Air is known as the 'Airline of the North'.
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Media Contacts: Cargojet: Pauline Dhillon, Senior Vice President Marketing, Public & Government Relations, Tel: (905) 501-7373, pdhillon@cargojet.com; First Air Media Relations Group: Anubha Momin or Alethea Arnaquq-Baril, Tel: (867) 979 0026, mediarelations@firstair.caCopyright CNW Group 2015