Lynx Air International Inc.

Five routes are being launched from Toronto Pearson and Hamilton.

Executives from new airlines see opportunity despite the pandemic.

The startup—which plans to have a fleet of almost 50 aircraft over the next seven years—is looking to enter markets already served by Air Canada, WestJet and Flair.

The airline, formerly known as Enerjet, will operate a fleet of 46 737 MAX aircraft.