MISSISSAUGA, ON, March 8, 2018 /CNW/ - Cargojet Inc (TSX: CJT.UN) announced today the appointment of Mr. James R. Crane as a Chairman of the Cargojet Board.

"We welcome Mr. Jim Crane to his new role as Chairman of Cargojet's board.  We will continue to will seek his guidance, forward thinking, entrepreneurial insights and contributions to the continued growth of Cargojet,' said Ajay Virmani, President and CEO. "We are excited to have Jim move into this role; his valuable insights will continue to be significant to Cargojet's growth strategy in the years to come," adds Ajay Virmani.

"I have worked with Ajay Virmani and the Cargojet management team since their inception and have been impressed with their tremendous growth, entrepreneurial leadership and professional management. I look forward in continuing to assist the team to create greater shareholder value," says Jim Crane, President and CEO of Crane Capital Group Inc.               

Cargojet is Canada's leading provider of time sensitive overnight air cargo services and carries over 1,300,000 pounds of cargo each business night.  Cargojet operates its network across North America each business night, utilizing a fleet of all-cargo aircraft. For more information, please visit: www.cargojet.com.

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SOURCE Cargojet Inc.

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