CALGARY — WestJet Airlines will operate the first commercial Boeing 737 Max flight in ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ today since the aircraft was grounded in 2019 following two deadly crashes.
Transport ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ lifted its grounding order for the Max on Wednesday after approving design changes to the plane and requiring pilots to undergo additional training.
WestJet executives will hold a press conference after the morning flight between Calgary and Vancouver.
The event is part of a campaign to reintroduce the Max to service while assuring the public that the plane's safety issues have been addressed.
Air ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ is expected to follow suit on Feb. 1.
Air ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ has already said it will offer passengers booked on a Max the option of changing their flight at no extra charge.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 21, 2021.
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