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WestJet Places Their Largest-Ever Boeing Order

WestJet has today announced an agreement with Boeing for the purchase of 60 737-10 MAX single-aisle aircraft, with options for an additional 25.  The order also includes seven 787-9 Dreamliners with options for four more.


Rendering of WestJet Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and 737-10 MAX Airplanes Over Calgary - Courtesy Boeing
Rendering of WestJet Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and 737-10 MAX Airplanes Over Calgary - Courtesy Boeing

On Wednesday (September 3, 2025), WestJet announced their largest-ever Boeing order, which includes 60 737-10 MAX single-aisle aircraft, with options for an additional 25, and seven 787-9 Dreamliners with options for four more.  Today’s order increases WestJet’s current orderbook, to 123 aircraft and 40 options, while extending WestJet's fleet growth plans through 2034.  Currently, WestJet operates 193 passenger aircraft, including 147 Boeing 737s, seven 787s and 39 De Havilland Q400s.  With an average age of approximately 10 years, WestJet’s fleet is among the youngest of established North American carriers.


In Wednesday’s announcement, WestJet’s CEO, Alexis von Hoensbroech, said,


“With the addition of these aircraft, WestJet has the largest order book of any airline in Canada and will double our fleet of Dreamliners, underpinning our growth plans and our commitment to affordable travel options for Canadians from coast to coast and exciting career paths for our people.  These highly efficient and comfortable aircraft are critical to the growth and renewal of our fleet and will also significantly improve our fuel consumption.”


Also commenting on WestJet’s landmark order, Boeing Commercial Airplanes’ CEO, Stephanie Pope, said,


“We are honored that WestJet has once again placed its trust in Boeing with a major investment that builds on our three decades of partnership and solidifies their fleet for the decades ahead.  We look forward to supporting WestJet's exciting growth as they leverage the 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner to serve even more guests with great efficiency and comfort.”


Over nearly 30 years of service, WestJet has cut airfares for Canadians in half and increased the flying population around Canada by over 50 percent.  The airline launched in 1996 with three aircraft, 250 employees and five destinations, and has now grown to nearly 200 aircraft and 14,000 employees, offering service to over 100 destinations across North America, Central America, the Caribbean, Europe and Asia.  The WestJet Group includes WestJet Airlines, Sunwing Vacations Group and WestJet Cargo.


 

Source(s): WestJet/CNW, Boeing/PRNewswire

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