The WestJet Group will acquire a Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft from aviation leasing company AerDragon. The aircraft is expected to integrate into the WestJet Group’s fleet and operations in 2024. The aircraft received from AerDragon will add to the growing list of new-to-WestJet aircraft, joining the group’s fleet this year.
“In partnership with AerDragon, we are adding to our Boeing 737 MAX family and building momentum towards supporting our capacity growth plans for 2024,” Mike Scott, executive vice president and chief financial officer of WestJet, said. “Every aircraft added to our fleet means critical air access for Canadians, and today’s announcement further reaffirms our mission to provide affordable air travel.”
While WestJet guests will benefit from the additional capacity across the airline’s network, the aircraft will not immediately reflect the interior cabin experience, synonymous with the WestJet Group. Updating and refreshing the interior cabins of the aircraft will be prioritized as part of the airlines’ existing fleet reconfiguration plans to ensure a consistent experience for guests across its operation as soon as possible.
“We are pleased to welcome WestJet to AerDragon’s growing list of customers,” Gang Li, CEO of AerDragon, said “We look forward to continuing to support WestJet’s development and building a long-term partnership with the airline.”
