Air Creebec acquires first ATR 72-500 LCD freighter from ACIA Aero Leasing

ACIA Aero Leasing (ACIA), a global provider of regional aircraft leasing and lease management services, has sold an ATR 72-500 freighter with a large cargo door (LCD) to Canadian regional airline Air Creebec. This marks the airline's first ATR aircraft as it expands its cargo capabilities.

The freighter, originally converted to a bulk freighter configuration in 2021, was upgraded to the LCD variant at Empire Aerospace in Idaho, USA. The aircraft will begin operations in December 2024, supporting Air Creebec's extensive cargo contracts across Canada.

Air Creebec's President and CEO, Tanya Pash, pointed out the importance of the ATR 72-500 LCD freighter in enhancing the airline's operations and supporting remote communities: