We’ve actually photographed C-GWSA several times but are just now featuring the WestJet Airlines Boeing 737-800 on the site. The images in the gallery below were taken on August 11, 2018 while plane spotting at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ).
For full-size, high resolution versions for any of the photos in the image gallery, simply click on the individual pictures. See below for more detailed information on C-GWSA, the Boeing 737-800 model in general and the airline.
Image Gallery
C-GWSA
Boeing 737-800
WestJet Airlines
Resources
C-GWSA WestJet Boeing 737-800 Image Gallery
High resolution versions of this type of aircraft and much more are available at Dreamstime. Want to earn cash from your own photos? Why not sign up for free with Dreamstime and start submitting now: Become a paid photographer!
C-GWSA
C-GWSA performed its maiden flight on June 7, 2005 and was delivered to WestJet Airlines on June 23, 2005. This Boeing 737-8CT is one of 42 B738 models currently in the main fleet of the Canadian airline. Out of those 42, there are only three others that are older than C-GWSA.
This airliner is configured for a maximum total of 168 passengers. There are 12 seats in premium economy and 156 economy class seats. This is quite a difference from the Boeing 737-800 airplanes in the fleet of Swoop, WestJet’s ultra low cost subsidiary. Those aircraft sat up to 189 passengers.
On August 18, 2012, C-GWSA was flying from Vancouver, British Columbia to Toronto, Ontario. On the descent towards YYZ, the flaps could not be extended. The initial approach was aborted. On the second try, the Boeing 737-800 came in for a safe but high speed landing with no use of the flaps. As a result, the left flap transmitter was replaced.
See more aircraft at our WestJet fleet page.
Access all our featured aircraft at the Airplane Index Page.
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 Airlines
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.
Resources
Vancouver International Airport