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Why Canada hosts more old passenger jets than any other country

Each morning, Air Inuit operates a nearly 50-year-old plane between Montreal and the northern Quebec village of Puvirnituq, transporting people and supplies over 1,600 kilometers.
Canada's reliance on aging jets results from its vast geography, harsh weather, and rugged unpaved airstrips limiting newer aircraft deployment.
Thirteen of the world's 30 oldest passenger jets fly in Canada, including fleets from Air Inuit and Nolinor Aviation, serving remote mines and northern villages with gravel runway approvals.
Christian Busch, CEO of Air Inuit, explained that the airline continues to operate its 737-200 planes not out of preference but due to necessity, as these jets remain the only ones certified to safely land on gravel runways.
The Quebec government committed up to $50 million to improve Puvirnituq’s gravel runway, and operators aim to certify newer jets to use upgraded surfaces as early as next year.

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