Canada is getting a new airline.

Startup carrier Lynx Air says it will launch a new service from its headquarters in Calgary.

Lynx Air will be an ultra-low-cost carrier, offering stripped-down fares to budget-conscious travellers.

The airline has named Merren McArthur as chief executive. McArthur has served as chief executive of Tigerair Australia, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines and Virgin Australia Cargo.

McArthur says routes and schedules will be announced soon. She says the airline expects to hire 450 people to support its launch.

The airline says it has firm orders in place for a total of 46 Boeing 737s over the next seven years. The first three aircraft will arrive in early 2022.