WestJet modifying Q400s to prevent depressurisations
WestJet is making modifications to its Bombardier Q400 turboprop fleet to prevent an issue that has caused at least 3 recent in-flight Q400 depressurisations. One of those incidents involved a WestJet Encore aircraft and 2 involved Porter Airlines' Q400s, and all 3 apparently stemmed from cargo door handles not being properly stowed. "Bombardier has released a recommended modification to fix the issue," WestJet said. "WestJet Encore is completing this modification to the fleet and to-date more than half of our fleet has been modified." WestJet's regional unit Encore operates 47 Q400s. "Although this was human error, it is a known issue on the Bombardier Q400," WestJet adds. "Transport Canada has determined that there is no risk to safety and the decision to complete the modification is at each company’s discretion." <br/>
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WestJet modifying Q400s to prevent depressurisations
WestJet is making modifications to its Bombardier Q400 turboprop fleet to prevent an issue that has caused at least 3 recent in-flight Q400 depressurisations. One of those incidents involved a WestJet Encore aircraft and 2 involved Porter Airlines' Q400s, and all 3 apparently stemmed from cargo door handles not being properly stowed. "Bombardier has released a recommended modification to fix the issue," WestJet said. "WestJet Encore is completing this modification to the fleet and to-date more than half of our fleet has been modified." WestJet's regional unit Encore operates 47 Q400s. "Although this was human error, it is a known issue on the Bombardier Q400," WestJet adds. "Transport Canada has determined that there is no risk to safety and the decision to complete the modification is at each company’s discretion." <br/>
