Sure, C-GARO is an Airbus A319-100 that has been flying for over 20 years. Still, this Air Canada Rouge A319 has had more of its fair share of incidents, even for a workhorse that it is. We photographed this airliner on March 15, 2020 while plane spotting at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ).
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C-GARO
C-GARO performed its first flight on December 1, 1997. The Airbus A319-113 was delivered to Air Canada on December 12, 1997. The airplane was then transferred to low cost brand Rouge on January 31, 2014.
This A319 is configured for a maximum total of 136 passengers. There are 12 seats in premium economy and 124 economy class seats. This is one of 22 Airbus A319-100 models in the Rouge fleet.
Back on September 8, 2013, flying for mainline fleet before Air Canada Rouge was even a thing, this airliner was to perform a flight from Calgary, Alberta to Toronto, Ontario. On approach to YYZ, the crew found the landing gear would not come down. After aborting the first landing attempt, an alternate method was used to get the wheels in place and the aircraft landed safely. As a result, a landing gear system relay was replaced.
Nearly a year after on August 26, 2014, now flying for Air Canada Rouge, the aircraft was flying from Los Angeles, California to Vancouver, British Columbia. At 28,000 feet and just starting to descend into YVR, issues cropped up with the navigation equipment. Radar vectors were provided and the airplane was able to land safely at its destination.
On January 29, 2015, the Airbus A319-100 was flying from Las Vegas, Nevada to Vancouver. On the initial climb, a #1 hydraulic system low pressure indication was received. The related pump was switched off and the flight continued to YVR. At 1,000 feet, they then received an unsafe gear indication. After going around, the gear was properly extended and the aircraft landed safely. The issue was found to be caused by a leak in the left hand main gear door down actuator hydraulic line.
The next problem, on a flight from Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Toronto on April 3, 2017, had nothing to do with the aircraft. On final approach, the pilot went unconscious. The aircraft landed safely with the pilot regaining consciousness just as the A319 touched down.
On a domestic flight from Calgary to Halifax, Nova Scotia on July 19, 2018, the Airbus A319-100 experienced a loss of cabin pressure just as it reached its cruising altitude of 35,000 feet. The flight was diverted to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for a safe landing. As a result, the right side engine bleed air pressurization regulator valve was replaced.
Once again, on December 2, 2018, the landing gear was the cause of problems with C-GARO. Flying fro Liberia, Costa Rica to Toronto, the landing gear would not retract on the climb out of Liberia. At the same time, a number of ECAM messages appeared on the display. The messages were able to be cleared and eventually the landing gear retracted. The flight continued to its destination for a safe landing.
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Airbus A319-100
The maiden flight of the Airbus A319-100 occurred on August 25, 1995 with the aircraft introduced with launch customer Swissair in 1996. The shortened version of the Airbus A320-200, the A319 is 34 metres or 111 feet in length with a wingspan of 36 metres or 118 feet. At the tail, the airplane is 12 metres or 39 feet in height. The flight range is 6,950 kilometres.
Air Canada Rouge
Air Canada Rouge was founded in December, 2012 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Air Canada. The brand has a fleet of over 60 aircraft flying to 50 destinations. Prior to March, 2020, there were 25 Boeing 767-300ER, 22 Airbus A319-100, four Airbus A320-200 and 14 Airbus A321-200 models.
The airline announced at the start of May, 2020 that all Boeing 767 and Airbus A319 aircraft would be retired, a result of the COVID-19 fallout. This leaves the brand with just 18 airlines, all either Airbus A321-200 or Airbus A320-200. Through the main airline, Rouge is a member of the Star Alliance.