Air France In Canadian Cargo Alliance [worldwide to and from Canada]

Airwise ^ | Apr 28, 2003 | Airwise

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A new alliance is to be forged between between Canadian freight carrier Cargojet and the cargo arm of Air France.

The marketing and operational link will see all Air France cargo destined for Western and Atlantic Canada terminating in Toronto and Montreal connect with Cargojet's premium overnight service flights.

A statement released today said both companies and their customers will now receive seamless air cargo service from anywhere in the world to all destinations into and out of Canada. The new service will start May 12.

"Both companies will benefit mutually, as Cargojet can now assist Air France Cargo in servicing the complete Canadian marketplace," said Ajay Virmani, President and Chief Executive of the Cargojet Group.

Based in Mississauga, Ontario, Cargojet operates nine Boeing 727-200AF aircraft in Canada, providing a premium overnight air cargo service to twelve major cities throughout the country.

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It's certainly a coincidence that, as soon as France found out about the Egyptian sailor who died of anthrax, they set up a faster, more efficient (and seamless, air cargo service for worldwide customers.