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Just a wild ass guess here, but since it was the right engine that failed, perhaps this turn was the result of assymetric thrust? Although, the TAC should have compensated as soon as there was a 10% difference in thrust between the 2 engines...

Wow, they got one to hover?

Westjet Maintenance will strike on Thursday. Following a challenging negotiations process with the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA), the union representing WestJet Aircraft Maintenance Engineers and other Tech Ops employees, WestJet made a formal request that the Canadian Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) and Minister of Labour intervene under the Canada Labour code, on Monday June 17, 2024. This process would refer both WestJet and AMFA to arbitration for a first collective agreement and would allow an unbiased third-party to issue a collective agreement that would be binding on both parties. It would also prevent any labour action by either party. In response to WestJet’s request, AMFA issued a 72-hour strike notification, indicating intent for a work stoppage as early as Thursday, June 20 at 7:00 p.m. MT. This 72-hour notice does not mean travel disruption will occur. “Requesting intervention on behalf of the CIRB and Minister of Labour under the Canada Labour Code allows an unbiased third-party to issue a reasonable collective agreement,” says Diederik Pen, President of WestJet Airlines and Chief Operating Officer. “Through this process we aim to avoid disruption and ensure a fair and impartial resolution, providing certainty to our guests and the communities we serve who are relying on us to fulfill their summer travel plans, as well as providing stability and security for all employees at the WestJet Group.”

Interesting that no criminal charges were filed.

I was onboard this one yesterday. I think they didn't dump any fuel after the event, was kind of surprised to see there is still 90,000 kg fuel onboard.

Lots of discussion on another site about who is at fault here. Some say that while the float plane is on the water, it must give way to a boat. Any thoughts guys? I don't know the regulations, but I'm sure some of you do?

Costco carries those? I gotta check it out, those things are addictive. Had some last week from Bass Pro.

...and then they will be legislated back to work.

So, the Air France A350 that dragged it's tail down the runway in YYZ 4 months ago is still being repaired. This morning, while towing the aircraft out of a hangar, the tow crew clipped a wingtip against the hangar wall. Not sure how much damage was done.

Might think about playing nice with your Maintenance crew who will be supporting these aircraft.

My sources tell me that during a high power engine run, with the parking brake set, the brakes failed. They are no longer allowed to carry out engine runs at that location, they must go out to the runway.

No, I can’t find one. You know anyone that works there? It would be interesting to learn the details… we’ve seen this sort of thing several times over the years.

Emirates staff just got something similar...

Do you guys know a former RCAF pilot named Billy Flynn? He has posted some pretty strong opinions about this on various social media...

Here's another shot of that brand new Bombardier Global at the run-up area at Pearson;