Boeing 737-800

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WestJet’s famous ‘Magic Plane’ (C-GWSZ), a Boeing 737-800 featuring the Sorcerer Mickey Disney special livery, flying in a clean configuration.

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Aircraft

737-800 B737

WestJet \'Magic Plane\' Disney livery (Sorcerer Mickey)

C-GWSZ

Registration

Airline

Westjet

WJA / WS

Manufacturer

Boeing

Achievements

Livery Legend, Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Narrowbody Ninja

4 badges earned

Photo grade

Silver

Score: 82.0

Vivid Disney livery pops against a plain sky, though image could be crisper for a pro publication.

Location

Calgary International Airport

YYC/CYYC

51.1188, -114.0100

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Calgary International Airport YYC

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

This aircraft is famous for its unique Disney-themed \'Magic Plane\' livery, a partnership between WestJet and Disney, which debuted in 2013. It is one of the most recognizable special liveries in North American aviation.

Fleet Rarity

One of only a single aircraft in this exact Disney \'Magic Plane\' livery in the WestJet fleet.

Record Flights

No special records, typically used for WestJet\'s transcontinental and US/Caribbean flights. It has been a marketing and public relations highlight for family and Disney-related routes.

Safety & Events

No major incidents reported. The aircraft is often featured in media due to its special livery and has appeared in Disney promotional activities.

Future Outlook

Still in regular airline service as of 2024, with periodic visits to Disneyland/Disney World routes.

Specifications

CFM56-7B27

Engine

35.79 m

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

5,765 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162-189 passengers (2-class/single-class)

Capacity

79,015 kg

MTOW

12.5 m

Height

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (~85 dB on takeoff)

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