Boeing 737 Max Service Issue Affects Only One Aircraft in Canada
April 9, 2021 Jim Byers
Airlines around the world have pulled more Boeing 737 Max planes out of service. But the latest issue with the troubled aircraft has only a minimal affect on Canadian airlines.
Boeing sent notes to 16 airlines on Thursday to advise them of an electrical issue on the plane, which was taken out of service around the globe a couple years ago after two devastating crashes that cost 346 lives.
Aviation authorities in Canada, the U.S. Europe and other areas cleared the plane to resume flying after Boeing made adjustments to an automated flight-control system that played a role in the crashes.
According to the CBC, Boeing said Friday that the electrical issue was unrelated to the flight-control system. It did not say how many planes are affected or how long it will take for inspections and, if necessary, repairs.
The CBC reports Southwest has pulled 30 of its 58 737 Max planes out of service.
An Air Canada spokesman told Canadian Travel News that none of Air Canada’s 737 Max planes are affected by the latest issue. WestJet said only one of its planes is impacted.
“Last night, WestJet was notified regarding a potential production issue with one of its 737 MAX aircraft and has removed the affected aircraft from service for subsequent inspection,” a spokesperson said in an email to Canadian Travel News. “Any maintenance, if necessary, will be completed before the aircraft returns to service.
WestJet has a fleet of 14 Boeing MAX aircraft and one aircraft has been recommended for inspection. WestJet’s additional 13 737 MAX aircraft are not affected.
“WestJet has safely operated the 737 MAX since its return to service on January 21, 2021, and the airline has full confidence in the safety of the aircraft,” the spokesperson said.
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