C-GJWS is one of 44 Boeing 737-800 models in the main WestJet Airlines fleet with a few more flying for low cost subsidiary Swoop. We photographed this B738 while plane spotting at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) on August 11, 2018.
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C-GJWS
C-GJWS performed its first flight on May 16, 2005 and was delivered to WestJet Airlines on May 25, 2005. The Boeing 737-8CT is one of 44 in the main fleet and is configured for a maximum total of 168 passengers. There are 12 seats in premium economy and 156 economy class seats.
On May 14, 2017, C-GJWS was flying from Las Vegas, Nevada to Toronto, Ontario. At 35,000 feet, close to Denver, Colorado, the B738 had the left side engine roll back to 50% and flame out. Crew were able to restart the engine and continued on to Toronto for a safe landing. As a result, the #1 hydromechanical unit was replaced.
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.
WestJet
Founded in 1996, WestJet is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. The Canadian airline has a fleet of around 125 aircraft but that number will grow to around 180 in the near future. WestJet flies to nearly 110 destinations in Canada, the United States, Europe, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean.
Not included in the above numbers are subsidiary WestJet Encore. That regional carrier flies a fleet of Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 aircraft. Also not included is new ultra low cost carrier subsidiary Swoop. Swoop began service in June, 2018 with a small fleet of Boeing 737-800 aircraft. With subsidiaries included, the fleet is nearly 175 strong.
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