C-GFVA was a Boeing 727-100 operated by First Air, with the specific variant being a Boeing 727-44C combi aircraft. This aircraft, with serial number 20475/854, was in the First Air fleet around the turn of the millennium, with photos of it being taken as late as February 2001. Fleet replacement: First Air eventually phased out its 727 fleet, replacing it with Boeing 737 variants and smaller ATR turboprops.Last scheduled service: One of First Air's 727-200 combi aircraft was, for a time, the last 727 in North America used for scheduled passenger and freight services. The Boeing 727 is an American narrow-body airliner that was developed and produced by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. After the heavier 707 quad-jet was introduced in 1958, Boeing addressed the demand for shorter flight lengths from smaller airports. On December 5, 1960, the 727 was launched with 40 orders each from United Airlines and Eastern Air Lines. The first 727-100 rolled out on November 27, 1962, first flew on February 9, 1963, and entered service with Eastern on February 1, 1964.