WestJet has opened a new Dreamliner maintenance hangar at its hub at Calgary International Airport (YYC). WestJet's hangar accommodates one 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft or up to four 737 aircraft. It increases the airline's campus size to 500,000 square feet or...
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WestJet has opened a new Dreamliner maintenance hangar at its hub at Calgary International Airport (YYC).
WestJet's hangar accommodates one 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft or up to four 737 aircraft. It increases the airline's campus size to 500,000 square feet or 11 acres. The hangar allows for indoor maintenance on the airline's Dreamliner aircraft and can accommodate up to 130 members of the WestJet technical operations teams with workspace and tools to maintain the reliability and safety of WestJet's fleet.
"Today marks another significant step in WestJet's journey as a global network carrier," said Ed Sims, WestJet President and CEO. "This state-of-the-art facility provides the perfect environment for our highly skilled aviation maintenance engineering teams to continue to ensure the safety and comfort of our 25 million annual guests."
"The opening of this hangar today is another example of how our biggest airline partner, WestJet and the Calgary Airport Authority are working hand-in-hand for the good of the city," said Bob Sartor, The Calgary Airport Authority President and CEO. "WestJet's investment in its Calgary hub has a direct impact on jobs, the economy and all of the opportunities that come with vital air service connecting travellers to other economies and markets."
WestJet offers scheduled service to more than 100 destinations in North America, Central America, the Caribbean and Europe and to more than 175 destinations in over 20 countries through our airline partnerships. Yje carrier was recognized for three consecutive years as Best Airline in Canada (2017-19) and awarded among travellers' favorite Mid-Sized Airlines in North America (2019).
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