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Westjet flight diverts to Greenland after technical issues

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18th Ocotber. Westjet Boeing 757 on route from Gatwick to Pearson Int'l, Toronto, was diverted to Greenland after technical issues. The flight was originally delayed leaving Gatwick for a technical inspection following a lightning strike the previous day. The flight was diverted to the military base Kangalussauq, Greenland after the pilot reported issues with the planes heating systems. Westjet despatched 2 737 aircraft from Toronto to pick up the 250 passengers, plus crew. The 737's… (www.caledonenterprise.com) Altro...

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andyc852
Andy Cruickshank 2
Lots wrong here. It was a 767, The airport in Greenland was a military base but is now a civilian airport with regular scheduled flights. The lightning strike was on a previous flight between YVR and YYZ. Other than that it is mostly accurate
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royhunte92
Roy Hunte 1
I guess that would be a 767, 1 Westjet does not operate 757s, 2 as far as I remember 757s are rated at 190-200 passengers not 250. I could be mistaken, correct me on both points if I am wrong...
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andyc852
Andy Cruickshank 1
Correct. B767. FYI There is another post on this topic with extensive comments
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