KF Aerospace acquires third ATR 72-500F from FlyCAA

KF Aerospace is pleased to announce the acquisition of a third ATR 72-500 from passenger and cargo carrier FlyCAA.

The acquisition of this aircraft will support KF Aerospace’s recently renewed ten-year contract to manage Purolator’s British Columbia Feeder Network (BCFN). The contract requires a refreshed fleet of three cargo aircraft — two containerised and one bulk-loaded — to ensure efficient and reliable cargo operations across the region for years to come. The ATR 72-500F was chosen by KF to replace its current Convair 580 fleet, for which KF holds the type certificate.

Originally operated as a passenger aircraft, the newly acquired airframe was purchased during a maintenance visit to an MRO facility in Toulouse, France, and arrived at KF Aerospace’s Kelowna International Airport (YLW) facility late last month.

The aircraft is scheduled to undergo a Large Cargo Door (LCD) conversion in-house at KF Aerospace’s Kelowna International Airport (YLW) facility this autumn, before entering service for the British Columbia Feeder Network (BCFN) later this year. The work will include the installation of several modifications and Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs), such as ADS-B and dual Flight Management System (FMS) upgrades, to meet fleet standards and ensure operational consistency.

“The acquisition of this third aircraft represents a continued investment in the modernisation of our air cargo fleet,” says Tracy Medve, CEO of KF Capital Ltd.. “As part of our fleet upgrade strategy for our long-standing partnership with Purolator, this aircraft further supports our commitment to delivering safe, efficient, and reliable service for Purolator’s BC Feeder Network.”

KF has already completed a full cargo door conversion on its first ATR 72-500F for the programme which completed its first revenue flight last month.

A second aircraft, acquired from ACIA Aero Leasing, was already configured with bulk loading capability and will be brought into service this Autumn.

All three ATRs will be fully operational and in service by 2026.