We have a tough time photographing Caribbean Airlines aircraft, like 9Y-ANU, as the airline tends to arrive in Toronto at dusk or after dark. We photographed this Boeing 737-800 on March 10, 2018 while plane spotting at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ).
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9Y-ANU
9Y-ANU performed its maiden flight on October 20, 2000 and was delivered to British West Indies Airlines International (BWIA) on November 30, 2000. BWIA changed its name to Caribbean Airlines on January 1, 2007.
This Boeing 737-8Q8 is configured for a maximum total of 150 passengers. There are 12 business class seats (a bit rare for the B738), 42 more seats in premium economy and 96 economy class seats. This is one of 12 Boeing 737-800 models in the main fleet of Caribbean Airlines. However, all 12 are to be swapped out for brand new Boeing 737 MAX 8 airliners in the near future.
On April 8, 2012, 9Y-ANU was flying from Port of Spain, Trinidad to New York’s JFK Airport. On the climb out of Port of Spain, the airliner experienced a bird strike on the left side engine. The climb was stopped at 4,200 feet and the Boeing 737-800 returned to its point of departure 15 minutes after leaving. After a 4 1/2 hour delay, the airplane was able to continue to NYC.
Boeing 737-800
The most popular variant in the Boeing 737 Next Generation Family, there have been over 4,500 Boeing 737-800 models delivered to airlines around the world. The first B738 entered service in 1998. The aircraft is a direct competitor to the Airbus A320-200.
The Boeing 737-800 is 40 metres or 130 feet in length with a wingspan of 36 metres or 118 feet. At the tail, the airplane stands 13 metres or 41 feet in height. The flight range is 5,436 kilometres.
Caribbean Airlines
Caribbean Airlines was founded in 1939 as British West Indies Airlines. The name change came on January 1, 2007. Owned by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago, Caribbean Airlines in headquartered in Piarco, Trinidad. Air Jamaica is a fully owned subsidiary of the airline.
Currently, there are 17 aircraft in the main fleet. The airline flies five ATR 72-600 and 12 Boeing 737-800 models. The B738 airliners will be swapped out in the near future for new Boeing 737 MAX 8 airplanes. These aircraft fly to 20 destinations.
Caribbean Airlines has a clean record with no crashes resulting fatalities. However, on July 12, 2017, the jet blast from flight 457, taking off from Princess Juliana International Airport in Sint Maarten caused a death. A 57 year old New Zealand woman succumbed to her injuries after being blown by the jet blast and striking her head against concrete.
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