Cargojet

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Cargojet
File:Cargojet Airways Logo.svg
IATA ICAO Call sign
W8 CJT[1] CARGOJET[1]
FoundedAugust 2001; 24 years ago (2001-08)
(as Canada 3000 Cargo)
Commenced operationsFebruary 21, 2002; 24 years ago (2002-02-21)
(as Cargojet)
AOC #Canada: 11674[2]
United States: W29F899F[3]
HubsHamilton (ON)
Secondary hubs
Fleet size41[4]
Destinations16
Parent companyCargojet Inc.
Traded asTSX: CJT
Headquarters2281 North Sheridan Way, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Key people
Employees1,650
Websitewww.cargojet.com

Cargojet Inc. (TSX: CJT) 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.[5] Cargojet is a public company with over 1,650 employees.

History

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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.[6] In July 2002, it acquired Winnport Logistics.[7] 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

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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.[8][9]

Fleet

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A Cargojet 757-200 at Val-d'Or Airport

On January 12, 2021, Cargojet announced its intent to add additional Boeing 767F as well as Boeing 777F aircraft to its fleet.[10] On January 15, 2024, Cargojet subsequently announced it would no longer take delivery of its 4 B777s on order, due to softening cargo demand.[11]

As of June 2025, Cargojet has the following aircraft registered with Transport Canada:[4]

Aircraft In service Orders Notes
Boeing 757-200PCF 18 — Payload 80,000 lb (36,000 kg)[12]
Boeing 767-200ER/BDSF 4 — Payload 100,000 lb (45,000 kg)[13]
Boeing 767-300ER/BDSF 23 — Payload 127,000 lb (58,000 kg)[14]
Total 45 —

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.[15] There were no injuries, but the aircraft damage was substantial.

References

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