ACIA Aero Leasing has announced the sale of an ATR 72-500 LCD freighter (MSN727) to Canadian regional airline Air Creebec. This aircraft is the first ATR aircraft to be introduced into its fleet. The aircraft will enter operations in December 2024, serving Air Creebec’s multiple cargo contracts across Canada.
The aircraft was originally converted into a large cargo ship in 2021, and was upgraded with a large cargo door (LCD) at Empire Aerospace, in Idaho, USA.
“We welcome Air Creebec as a new customer and are delighted that they have approached ACIA Aero Leasing for their first ATR. The Canadian market represents multiple opportunities for the ATR platform across passenger and cargo requirements and we see strong potential to further strengthen our customer base in this key market. The fact that we have been able to reconfigure the aircraft is From standard BFC model to LCD model, including large cargo door, maintenance and painting in less than 6 months, reaffirms our leadership in the ATR freighter solutions market,” commented Mark Donachie, Senior Vice President For commercial affairs, ACIA Aircraft Rental.
“We are delighted to take delivery of our first ATR aircraft from ACIA Aero Leasing. The LCD variant will provide us with greater flexibility in our cargo operations as we improve basic access to food and essentials for our remote customers in the Far North. As the flagship airline in our region, Air Creebec needs to offer Innovative solutions for a wide variety of customers With the new ATR72-500 LCD display from ACIA, we are proud to be the pioneer and pioneer in the field of freight transportation in our region and are very excited to continue developing our expertise,” he commented. The airline’s president and CEO, Tanya Bache.
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