Lynx Air

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Lynx Air
Lynx Air Logo.png
IATA ICAO Callsign
Y9 DAT DAUNTLESS[1]
Founded2006 (as New Air & Tours)
October 20, 2008 (as Enerjet)
November 16, 2021 (as Lynx Air)
HubsCalgary International Airport
Fleet size2
HeadquartersCalgary, Alberta, Canada
Key peopleMerren McArthur (President & CEO)
Websiteflylynx.com

Lynx Air is a Canadian ultra low-cost carrier based in Calgary, Alberta. It previously operated as Enerjet and was rebranded as Lynx Air on November 16, 2021.[2]

History[]

Enerjet[]

An Enerjet Boeing 737-700 at Calgary International Airport (2009)

Enerjet was originally formed in 2006 by a small group of entrepreneurs addressing what they perceived to be a gap in the service provided by Canada's major airlines, WestJet and Air Canada in "middle Canada".[3] It was initially known as New Air & Tours until 20 October 2008, when New Air & Tours revealed their name and corporate logo to be styled as Enerjet.[4] Enerjet was founded by nine individuals, including Tim Morgan, the former senior vice president of WestJet.[5] On 28 November 2008, Enerjet received an Air Operators Certificate (AOC) and Air Operators License issued by the Canadian Transportation Agency.[6] In late 2021, Enerjet rebranded as Lynx Air.

Lynx Air[]

Lynx Air was launched on November 16, 2021, with plans to begin flying in the first quarter of 2022. During the announcement, the airline made commitments for up to 46 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, with deliveries starting in early 2022.[7] The airline will start flying domestic routes and will serve international destinations after. Lynx Air follows the low-cost carrier model for its operations.

Destinations[]

Country Province City Airport Notes Refs
Canada Alberta Calgary Calgary International Airport Begins April 7, 2022 [8]
Edmonton Edmonton International Airport Begins July 28, 2022 [9]
British Columbia Kelowna Kelowna International Airport Begins April 15, 2022 [8]
Vancouver Vancouver International Airport Begins April 7, 2022 [8]
Victoria Victoria International Airport Begins May 12, 2022 [10]
Manitoba Winnipeg Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport Begins April 19, 2022 [8]
Newfoundland and Labrador St. John's St. John's International Airport Begins June 28, 2022 [9]
Nova Scotia Halifax Halifax Stanfield International Airport Begins June 30, 2022 [9]
Ontario Hamilton John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport Begins June 29, 2022 [9]
Toronto Toronto Pearson International Airport Begins April 11, 2022 [8]

Fleet[]

Current[]

Lynx has announced that it will operate a fleet of Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. The airline has firm orders and lease agreements in place for a total of 46 aircraft over the next seven years to meet the anticipated demand. The airline’s first three Boeing 737s are scheduled to arrive in early 2022.

Lynx Air fleet[11]
Aircraft In
service 		Orders Passengers Notes
Boeing 737 MAX 8 2 55 189
Total 2 55

Previous[]

As Enerjet, the airline previously operated the following aircraft:[12]

Lynx Air former fleet
Aircraft Total Introduced Retired Notes
Boeing 737-700 7 2008 2017
Boeing 737-800 1 2011 2011 Leased from Transavia
1 2013 2014

Management[]

Lynx Air announced[2] that Merren McArthur has been named CEO and President. She has served as CEO of ultra low-cost carrier Tigerair Australia, CEO of Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, and founding CEO of Virgin Australia Cargo.

Vijay Bathija has been named Chief Commercial Officer. Most recently, he held commercial strategy and revenue management roles with Etihad Airways and also led commercial activities as part of the launch management team for Air Canada Rouge.

Tim Morgan has been named Chief Operations Officer and Founder. Morgan is best known as the founder of WestJet and Morgan Air LLP/Air Partners/Aircraft Works, and Enerjet. At Lynx Air, he is responsible for strategic planning, operational procedures and regulatory compliance.

Michael Holditch, Chief Financial Officer of Lynx Air, joined the airline industry in 2015 when he was named CFO at Enerjet, after more than 20 years in managerial roles in the sports and entertainment industry.

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Canadian ICAO Designators" (PDF). navcanada.ca. Nav Canada. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Watch the sky | Lynx Air". www.flylynx.com. Retrieved 2021-11-17.
  3. ^ Jang, Brent (2008-11-24). "Will Enerjet fly". The Globe and Mail.
  4. ^ "NewAir and Tours reveal new name, Enerjet!". Archived from the original on 2016-12-20. Retrieved 2008-11-11.
  5. ^ "Financial Post". financialpost. Archived from the original on October 22, 2008.
  6. ^ "Enerjet Achieves Regulatory Approvals". Archived from the original on 2016-12-20. Retrieved 2008-12-12.
  7. ^ Stephenson, Amanda (2021-11-16). "New ultra-low-cost carrier, Lynx Air, will launch from Calgary". CP24. Retrieved 2021-11-17.
  8. ^ a b c d e "Lynx Air To Serve Five Canadian Destinations". Routes. Retrieved 2022-01-20.
  9. ^ a b c d ""Ultra affordable" Lynx Air is expanding in the Toronto region | News". dailyhive.com. Retrieved 2022-03-18.
  10. ^ https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2022/02/15/2385348/0/en/Lynx-Air-s-network-continues-to-bloom-as-it-adds-Victoria-BC-as-its-sixth-destination.html
  11. ^ "Lynx Air Fleet Details and History". Planespotters.net. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
  12. ^ "Enerjet Fleet Details and History". Planespotters.net. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
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