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WestJet signs deal to buy 60 Boeing 737-10 MAX jets, 7 Dreamliners
WestJet's order includes 60 737 Max 10s and seven 787-9 Dreamliners, doubling its Dreamliner fleet and supporting job creation across Canada and the U.S., officials said.
- WestJet disclosed this year it ordered 67 Boeing jets, including 60 737‑10s and seven 787‑9 Dreamliners, raising its firm order book to 123 aircraft and 40 options.
- Seeking operational efficiency, WestJet said it prefers a single maker to streamline crews, training and parts, while officials said the deal supports jobs and economic opportunity on both sides of the border.
- Ishka Ltd. estimates the deal could reach $7 billion; WestJet says deliveries of Boeing 737 Max 10 and 787-9 Dreamliners are slated for 2029–2034, with certification expected in 2026.
- WestJet says the order will double its Dreamliner fleet, prioritizing passenger comfort and efficient fuel use while renewing its fleet to better connect Canadians.
- Amid tense Canada‑U.S. trade negotiations, officials said WestJet’s largest-ever Boeing order will generate economic benefits, long-term jobs, and reinforce Alberta’s aerospace hub along with Canada’s aerospace supply base.
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WestJet Orders Record 67 New Jets From Boeing With Options for 25 More
Canada’s WestJet on Sept. 3 announced its largest-ever order for new aircraft with the purchase of 60 737-MAX and seven 787-9 Dreamliner jets from Boeing. The purchase agreement, which comes on the heels of Canada’s announcement that it would eliminate retaliatory tariffs on the United States on Sept. 1, includes an option for an additional 25 737-MAX aircraft to further expand the Calgary-based carrier’s domestic and international fleet. WestJe…
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