Election chartersAs Canada is now in the midst of an election campaign, I decided to look into the aircraft that are now being chartered for the three main parties. I don't know if the Bloc Québécois, Green or People's Party have chartered aircraft for their primarily regional campaigns. I have noticed that, over the years, there has been significant growth in 'branding' the aircraft. I seem to remember that, at one time, usually the only change was a very simple decal identifying either the political party or its leader; as is the case with the NDP lease. However, it seems that the Liberals and Conservatives can afford full makeover liveries. Both the Liberals and Conservatives are leasing their A319-100 from Air Canada Jetz, while the New Democrats have leased a 28-year-old Boeing 737-500. Images and history of the three aircraft below. Aircraft are listed in order of age (youngest first). It would be great to hear from anyone who has served aboard any leased aircraft during either this or past election campaigns. |
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Photo courtesy of Brodie Meeres @
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Photo courtesy of Chenhao Gong @ |
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Photo courtesy of Gilbert Hechema @ |
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