Cargojet Inc. () is a scheduled cargo airline based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. It operates cargo services in Canada and internationally, as well as full aircraft charters. Its main base is John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport.
History
In August 2001, Dr. Ajay Virmani formed Canada 3000 Cargo Inc., a joint venture with Canada 3000 Airlines. In 2002, Dr. Virmani acquired 100% of Canada 3000 Cargo Inc. and rebranded the company as Cargojet Canada Ltd.
In July 2002, it acquired Winnport Logistics.
In 2005, Cargojet became a public company. In May 2019, Cargojet announced a partnership with Canadian rapper Drake, naming him an ambassador of the brand.
Destinations
Cargojet operates a domestic scheduled cargo service to 15 Canadian destinations. Cargojet also operates an international scheduled cargo network which includes routes to several countries and territories, including
Bermuda,
Cuba, Germany, Japan,
Mexico, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Fleet
On January 12, 2021, Cargojet announced its intent to add additional Boeing 767F as well as Boeing 777F aircraft to its fleet.
On January 15, 2024, Cargojet subsequently announced it would no longer take delivery of its 4 B777s on order, due to softening cargo demand.
, Cargojet has the following aircraft registered with Transport Canada:
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| Boeing 757-200PCF | 18 | — | Payload |
| Boeing 767-200ER/BDSF | 4 | — | Payload |
| Boeing 767-300ER/BDSF | 23 | — | Payload |
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Accidents
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On November 19, 2024, a Boeing 767-300F, operating for Amazon Air, overran the north runway at Vancouver International Airport and slid into the grass while landing around 1:45 am.
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