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WestJet is a Canadian airline founded in 1996. It is the second-largest Canadian air carrier, behind Air Canada.
WestJet prepares to bring Boeing 737 MAX back to Canadian skies
Canadian air carrier WestJet Airlines, a subsidiary of Onex Corporation, announced its intentions to return its Boeing 737…
2021-01-07
Westjet endures “toughest day of all”, to axe over ⅕ jobs
Following four months of crisis, Canadian low cost carrier Westjet encountered the “toughest day of all” on June…
2020-06-25
WestJet to lay off 1700 pilots amid coronavirus pandemic
One of major Canadian airlines WestJet reported laying off 1700 pilots beginning May 1. The layoffs will affect…
2020-04-21
WestJet Boeing 737 skids off runway in Halifax, no injuries
Upon landing in Halifax, a Boeing 737-800 of the Canadian airline WestJet slid off the runway. The airport…
2020-01-06
Air Canada joins Southwest, cuts Boeing 737 MAX flights till 2020
Canada’s flagship carrier Air Canada (ADH2) , much like Southwest Airlines (LUV) in the U.S., has given up…
2019-07-31
WestJet pilot injured by laser beam while flying over Florida
A WestJet pilot flying from Newfoundland to Florida had his eyes burned by green laser light in the…
2019-05-23
Canadian stir ups: WestJet to go private, Air Canada expand
Ownership changes are looming over Canadian airlines. First, private equity company Onex announced intentions to buy WestJet, and…
2019-05-17
After bans, who still flies the Boeing 737 Max?
Multiple countries and operators opted to ground Boeing 737 MAX fleets until investigation into Ethiopian Airlines crash provides…
2019-03-13
Canadian carriers strive to increase foreign voting shares
WestJet, Air Canada (ADH2) is seeking shareholder approval to increase the limits on foreign ownership and control of…
2019-02-20
Top 10 Best Special Aircraft Liveries Of All Time
Top 10 Best Special Aircraft Liveries Of All Time As just recently we have discussed the most beautiful…
2019-02-13
The first 787-9 Dreamliner arrives for Canadian airline WestJet
One of Canada’s leading airlines, WestJet has entered into what it calls ‘the global era’ with the arrival…
2019-01-18