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A remodelled jet that combines large cargo capabilities with space for 90 passengers has been approved for service by Transport Canada. <\/div>\n

Kelowna\u2019s KF Aerospace and Aeronautical Engineers Inc. (AEI) combined on the conversion project, said to be the first 737-800 Combi of its type in the world, with no comparable aircraft currently operating in Canada, the U.S., Europe, or other international markets. <\/p>\n

\u201cThis project reflects the ingenuity, dedication, and deep technical expertise of our entire team,\u201d Gregg Evjen, president of KF Aerospace, said in a Monday release. <\/p>\n

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The plane has been delivered to Canadian carrier Air Inuit as part of the airline\u2019s ongoing fleet modernization. <\/p>\n

Development of the Combi required extensive redesign of the aircraft\u2019s interior and onboard systems to meet certification standards, the release states. KF Aerospace engineered and installed new fire detection and suppression systems, along with advanced smoke-containment features for the cargo compartment. <\/p>\n

The program resulted in the creation of hundreds of new parts and custom-engineered solutions. <\/p>\n

In service, the plane will be able to carry large cargo shipments and up to 90 passengers. It\u2019s particularly suited for remote regions without a lot of airline infrastructure, the release states. <\/p>\n

The plane\u2019s design \u201cunlocks new possibilities for airline operators worldwide,\u201d says Robert T. Convey, senior vice-president at AEI. <\/p>\n

KF Aerospace, founded by aviation pioneer Barry Lapointe, is the Okanagan\u2019s largest private-sector employer. <\/p>\n

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