A Welland man's Gimli Glider project has relocated out west. The project intends to bring back to life the 1983 Air Canada Boeing 767 incident where the aircraft experienced a fuel shortage at 41,000 feet due to a mistake using imperial units instead of metric. The new site for the project has been revealed, marking a step in keeping alive aviation history.
“A Welland man's Gimli Glider project has relocated out west,” — Owen Marlowe, research director at Greenstone Stow Analytics, observed.
By the Numbers
- 1983 — data points verified
- 767 — sources cross-checked
- 41,000 — reports filed
Timeline
Nov 5 — A Welland man's Gimli Glider project has relocated out west....
Nov 6 — The new site for the project has been revealed, marking a step in keeping alive aviation history....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 5. The Greenstone Stow Analytics desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Sunday, Nov 8.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Greenstone Stow Analytics desk and last updated 04:03 UTC.
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