Uploaded April 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago

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On April 3rd, one of WestJet's 737 Freighters flew for the very first time under a WestJet callsign, on a ferry flight over to Toronto.

Three of these WestJet Cargo 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters have been sitting in Calgary after being delivered almost a year ago. Unfortunately for them, they ran into some red tape with Transport Canada, and only officially received certification at the end of March.

As reported by Freight Waves in November last year (freightwaves.com/news/boeing-certification-troubles-in-canada-ground-1st-westjet-freighters), because of the fraught relationship between Boeing and the FAA, and subsequently, Transport Canada, Boeing's conversion process has been scrutinized heavily. As a result, WestJet's cargo plans have been delayed by over 9 months at this point.

Fortunately, that all seems to be resolved now, and the first revenue cargo flights for these planes are scheduled to start later this month. Good to finally see one of these on the move! Enjoy the video!

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FLIGHT INFORMATION
Airline: WestJet Cargo (WJA/WS)
Aircraft: Boeing 737-804(BCF) (B738)
Flight Number: WS8904
Livery: New (2018)
Engines: 2x CFMI CFM56-7B27
Registration: C-FTWJ
Route: Calgary (YYC) - Toronto (YYZ)
Callsign: WESTJET 8904
Runway used: 35R
Date filmed: April 2023

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