First Air operates a versatile fleet of aircraft for regularly scheduled passenger and air cargo services. All aircraft are gravel and ice strip equipped for landing in remote locations, and many are combination (combi) aircraft capable of multiple passenger/cargo configurations.
First Air operates Boeing 737 400 all passenger aircraft and Boeing 737 400C fixed combi aircraft. The 737-400 is 6 metres longer than the 737-200, providing increased capacity, greater fuel efficiency and a greener air transportation solution.
Passenger Capacity | 156 |
Cargo Configuration | N/A |
Combi-Configurations | N/A |
Gravel Airstrips | No |
Ice Strips | Yes |
Special Features | N/A |
Maximum Payload | 34,000 lbs |
Main Cargo Door Size | N/A |
Pallet Sizes | N/A |
Bulk Load | N/A |
Cubic Volume | N/A |
Average Range | 1,334 miles |
Speed | 500 MPH |
First Air operates Boeing 737 400 all passenger aircraft and Boeing 737 400C fixed combi aircraft. The 737-400 is 6 metres longer than the 737-200, providing increased capacity, greater fuel efficiency and a greener air transportation solution.
Passenger Capacity | 78 |
Cargo Configuration | 4 pallets |
Combi-Configurations | From 4 pallets/72 passengers |
Gravel Airstrips | No |
Ice Strips | Yes |
Special Features | N/A |
Maximum Payload | 34,000 lbs |
Main Cargo Door Size | 140" x 90" Sealed door |
Pallet Sizes | 125" x 88" or 108" x 88" AAA or AAE |
Bulk Load | Yes |
Cubic Volume | 1,361 CBF |
Average Range | 1,334 miles |
Speed | 500 MPH |
The ATR 42 is a fast, comfortable, fuel-efficient state-of-the-art turbo prop aircraft. This flexible combi model has the ability to carry all passenger, all freight or any combination in between.
Passenger Capacity | 42 |
Cargo Configuration | Bulk loading |
Combi-Configurations | From 10 to 42 passengers and cargo |
Gravel Airstrips | Yes |
Ice Strips | Yes |
Special Features | Cargo door 46" from ground level/Engine duals as APU |
Maximum Payload | 10,000 lbs |
Main Cargo Door Size | 50" x 60" |
Pallet Sizes | Bulk load only |
Bulk Load | Yes |
Cubic Volume | 1,400 CBF |
Average Range | 550 miles |
Speed | 285 MPH |
The ATR 42-500 has many improvements for performance and passenger comfort including high powered engines, reengineered propellers, a newly designed cabin, increased weight and cruise speed. It has an increased maximum takeoff weight, allowing for more cargo, passengers and greater range.
Passenger Capacity | 42 |
Cargo Configuration | N/A |
Combi-Configurations | N/A |
Gravel Airstrips | Yes |
Ice Strips | Yes |
Special Features | Cargo door 46" from ground level/Engine duals as APU |
Maximum Payload | 10,000 lbs |
Main Cargo Door Size | 50" x 60" |
Pallet Sizes | N/A |
Bulk Load | N/A |
Cubic Volume | 233 CBF |
Average Range | 670 miles |
Speed | 320 MPH |