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First Air takes delivery of first 767-200F

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C-GKLY is pictured at the Ottawa base on June 5 shortly after the delivery.  Copyright Photo: Michael Parent Photography.

C-GKLY is pictured at the Ottawa base on June 5 shortly after the delivery. Copyright Photo: Michael Parent Photography.

First Air (Ottawa) has taken delivery of its first ex-American Airlines Boeing 767-223 (F) registered C-GKLY (msn 22314). The new freighter was delivered to the Ottawa base on June 5.

Porter Airlines to invest C$45 million in terminal

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Porter operates a growing fleet of Bombardier DHC-8-402 (Q400) turboprops. C-GLQC (msn 4134) prepares to land at Ottawa.  Copyright Photo: S.A. Kelly.

Porter operates a growing fleet of Bombardier DHC-8-402 (Q400) turboprops. C-GLQC (msn 4134) prepares to land at Ottawa. Copyright Photo: S.A. Kelly.

Porter Airlines (Toronto-City Centre) is investing $45 million (Canadian) in a new 150,000 square foot passenger terminal at City Centre Airport in downtown Toronto. Phase 1 opens in November 2009. The full facility, including 10 bridged gates, customs, and two passenger lounges, will be complete by the spring of 2010.

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In other news, the company is looking at the golfing and beach resort of Myrtle Beach, SC as a possible new destination.

First Air to lease a Boeing 767-223 (F) freighter

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Please click on photo for full view and caption.

Please click on photo for full view and caption.

First Air (Bradley Air Services Limited dba) (Ottawa) has signed a contract with Cargo Aircraft Management (CAM), subsidiary of Air Transport Services Group, for the dry lease of an ex-American Airlines Boeing 767-223 (F) freighter. This is the first wide body for the company. Air Transport Services Group is the holding company for ABX Air, ATI and and Capital Cargo International Airlines.