MONTREAL — ********** says it will be resuming ********** MAX commercial operations on Feb. 1, 2021.

The ******* said it made the decision following Transport Canada’s (TC) Airworthiness Directive and Jan. 20, 2021 lifting of the existing Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) for the ********** MAX aircraft, the aircraft ungrounding by regulatory bodies worldwide, and the carrier’s own independent assessments of the aircraft and operating procedures by its specialized safety and flight operations experts.

“We are very confident the nearly two-year regulatory process undertaken by Transport Canada and other regulators worldwide ensures the utmost safety of the ********** MAX fleet from nose to ****, and from wing to wing.  As part of **********’s multi-layered approach to reinforcing and enhancing safety, our internal experts have also worked with independent specialists to conduct assessments of the aircraft and our operating procedures,” said Captain Murray Strom, Vice President, Flight Operations at **********.

“In addition to implementing all required updates and modifications to the aircraft, ********** has gone beyond by equipping its fleet with additional safety-enhancing features that exceed required regulatory standards. These measures are backed by our industry-leading flight operations, the extensive, comprehensive training programs our pilots and maintenance engineers regularly undergo, and our industry-renowned flight data analysis. Customers can therefore be assured that every crew member operating our fleet and the many employee teams working behind the scenes have an unwavering commitment to safety.  We look forward to welcoming you onboard,” concluded Captain Strom.

The 737 MAX will gradually return to **********’s North American route network as the ******* continues to optimize its narrow body fleet. All flights are operated in accordance with **********’s biosafety protocols, centred around the ********** CleanCare+ program.

Starting Feb. 1, **********’s 737 MAX will operate select flights between Toronto and Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa, Edmonton and Winnipeg.

********** will continue to deploy the fleet on routes that are best suited for its range and capacity.

When browsing and booking flights, passengers can determine what aircraft is scheduled by clicking on the “Details” link of the flight they are interested in.

For already booked flights, passengers can determine the aircraft they are flying on by retrieving their booking from the “My Bookings” tab on *********.com or by tapping the “Trips” button on the ********** App, and then clicking on the “Details” link in the Flight Details section.

More information for customers, including **********’s change policy, is at: *********.com/737maxupdate

********** notes that since the ********** MAX first resumed commercial flights in early December 2020, more than 1,025 flights have been operated safely by airlines worldwide.