Air Inuit to acquire B737-800 Combi aircraft
Air Inuit has announced the ratification of an agreement for the acquisition of three Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 aircraft to be added to its fleet as part of its mission to…
Air Inuit has announced the ratification of an agreement for the acquisition of three Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 aircraft to be added to its fleet as part of its mission to provide passenger and freight service to the people of Nunavik.
The aircraft will be customised using Air Inuit’s combi configuration solution to provide passenger service and reliable freight delivery simultaneously.
“The addition of these aircraft to our fleet enhances our capacity to efficiently transport passengers and deliver essential cargo to the communities we serve,” said Christian Busch, President and CEO of Air Inuit. “Acquiring these modern aircraft also supports our airline’s goal of reducing carbon emissions and doing our part in the fight against climate change.”
By eventually replacing the Boeing 737-200 aircraft currently in service, fuel emissions will be cut by nearly 40 per cent.
The three Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 aircraft will be fitted with main deck cargo doors to meet requirements at hubs across Nunavik and beyond, which in turn service each of the communities of Air Inuit’s network.
“We can all be proud of this vital service which is celebrating 45 years of operation in 2023. Once again, Air Inuit is demonstrating leadership as it grows and adapts to the changing needs of the communities it serves,” said Noah Tayara, Executive Chairman of Air Inuit.
“The modernisation of Air Inuit’s fleet is part of a broader initiative to fulfil its mission as an instrument of economic and social development which is wholly owned by the Nunavik people,” said Pita Aatami, President of Makivik Corporation. “This is made possible thanks to important investments by the Inuit of Nunavik.”
The introduction of the three new aircraft will take place gradually over the next 24 months. This fleet modernisation project and the growth of the region will require important governmental investments to upgrade Nunavik’s airstrips.
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