Air Canada Cargo expands freighter network with B767Fs

Air Canada Cargo has started freighter operations to Basel, Switzerland. With this the carrier has connected one of Europe’s premiere pharmaceutical hubs to its network through its Toronto global hub. “The flights will operate twice per week using Air Canada Cargo’s Boeing 767 freighters,” said an official release. “We are excited to be returning to Basel, this time with our freighters, to serve a key market in Europe for pharmaceuticals,” said Matthieu Casey, Managing Director, Commercial, Air Canada Cargo. “The capability of our freighters, combined with our temperature-controlled containers and cool chain facility at our Toronto global hub, position us to serve this critical market with reliable, year-round service, and ensure these important shipments can move safely and in a timely manner throughout our global network.” Air Canada Cargo’s Basel service is the latest addition to its worldwide freighter network, following the recently launched freighter services to Liege, Dallas, Atlanta and Bogota, the release added.