WestJet (WS, Calgary) is working to return 16 aircraft to serviceability after they were significantly damaged during a hailstorm that hit Calgary on the evening of August 5, the company announced in a statement.

Given the unforeseen grounding of almost 10% of its fleet, the Canadian carrier has had to proactively cancel multiple flights while the affected aircraft undergo repair.

“Our dedicated Tech Ops teams have travelled from across our network to Calgary and Toronto Pearson where they are…

Source: ch aviation
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