September 10, 2025—Kelowna— KF Aerospace is proud to announce the acquisition of a third ATR 72-500 (MSN 685) from passenger and cargo airline FlyCAA.

The acquisition of this aircraft will satisfy the requirements of KF’s recently renewed 10-year contract to manage Purolator’s BC Feeder Network (BCFN). The contract calls for a renewed fleet of three cargo aircraft – two containerized and one bulk loaded— to ensure efficient and reliable cargo service across the region for years to come. The ATR 72-500F aircraft was selected by KF to replace the 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’s YLW facility late last month.

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

The recently acquired ATR 72-500F will be painted with KF and Purolator’s livery at KF’s YLW base.

“The acquisition of this third aircraft represents a continued investment in the modernization 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 program 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 fall.

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