C-GRTB is one of the newest Boeing 737-800 models in the WestJet fleet. Just a year into service, the B738 experienced a tail strike incident (more on that below). We photographed this aircraft on August 7, 2020 while plane spotting at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ).
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C-GRTB
C-GRTB performed its first flight on November 28, 2016. The Boeing 737-8CT was delivered to WestJet on December 8, 2016. This is the fourth youngest B738 in the fleet of the Canadian airline, delivered the same month as the third youngest, C-FXMS. The airliner is one of 39 Boeing 737-800 models in the fleet.
This airplane is configured for a maximum total of 174 passengers. There are 12 seats in premium economy and 162 economy class seats.
On November 18, 2017, less than a year after being delivered, C-GRTB was flying from Toronto, Ontario to Las Vegas, Nevada. On takeoff, a tail strike was detected by the crew. The climb was stopped at 10,000 feet then again at 20,000 before dropping to 11,000 feet for a two hour fuel burn off. The flight eventually returned to YYZ for a safe landing. An inspection was done to the tail skid and it was determined that no repairs were necessary.
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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.
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 nearly 170 aircraft. The largest in the fleet is the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The airline is the largest remaining operator of the Boeing 737-600. WestJet flies to nearly 110 destinations in Canada, the United States, Europe, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean.
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 and now mostly flying Boeing 737 MAX 8 models. Swoop will cease to exist at the end of October, 2023 with its aircraft integrated back into the mainline. Also to be integrated in the near future will be the fleet of Sunwing.