Boeing 737 MAX 8

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26 May 2026 · © SoonerAlum93

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Aircraft

737 MAX 8 B38M

WestJet standard livery (new corporate design)

C-GJUD

Registration

Airline

Westjet

WJA / WS

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Apple iPhone 15 Pro back triple camera 9mm f/2.8

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Narrowbody Ninja

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 76.0

Nice catch on rollout; some haze and slight motion blur reduce sharpness, but the WestJet livery stands out well.

Location

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

PHX/KPHX

33.4353, -112.0060

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Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport PHX

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Insights

Aviation History

WestJet was one of the first Canadian carriers to operate the Boeing 737 MAX 8 and has participated in the type\'s global recertification following the 2019 grounding.

Fleet Rarity

WestJet operates several 737 MAX 8s and is a major Boeing 737 operator in Canada; the MAX 8 itself is modern but becoming more common.

Record Flights

Operates transcontinental and some international routes, including long-range WestJet flights to Europe (e.g., Halifax–London Gatwick with 737 MAX 8).

Safety & Events

No prominent incidents as of June 2024 with this specific airframe; the MAX series itself was notably grounded worldwide from 2019–2021.

Future Outlook

In active service as of 2024.

Specifications

CFM International LEAP-1B

Engine

35.9 meters

Wingspan

39.52 meters

Length

6,570 kilometers

Range

839 kilometers per hour

Speed

162–210 passengers

Capacity

82,191 kilograms

MTOW

12.3 meters

Height

28,000–29,000 lbf (125–129 kN)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant; approx. 85–90 dB on takeoff

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