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…
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WestJet is a Canadian airline founded in 1996. It is the second-largest Canadian air carrier, behind Air Canada.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Top 10 Best Special Aircraft Liveries Of All Time
Top 10 Best Special Aircraft Liveries Of All TimeAs just recently we have discussed the most beautiful regular…
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…