Air Inuit announced the ratification of an agreement for the acquisition of three Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 aircraft to be added to its fleet. The aircraft will be customized using Air Inuit's innovative combi configuration solution for passenger as well as freighter service. The new aircraft will be introduced gradually over the next 24 months.
"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 Chief Executive, 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."
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. By replacing the existing B737-200s with Next Gen aircraft the airline plans to reduce fuel emission by almost 40%.
"The modernization 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.