Airlines worldwide are turning to cargo to alleviate the dismal declines in passenger revenue they are experiencing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In North America the global network airlines are touting a boost in cargo operations, and are exploiting opportunities in freight to varying degrees during the crisis.
Now Air Canada wants to take one step further, and convert some Boeing 767 widebodies to a permanent freighter configuration, signalling a commitment that it could grow its cargo business over the next couple of years…