WestJet buys two more Boeing 737 Max 8s

WestJet has bought two more Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft as it continues a spree that has seen it buy four of the aircraft already this month.

The latest aircraft…


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WestJet has bought two more Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft as it continues a spree that has seen it buy four of the aircraft already this month.

The latest aircraft have been bought from Aviation Capital Group (ACG) and one from High Ridge Aviation and are expected to go operational this year.

WestJet Group executive vice-president and chief financial officer Mike Scott said: “In partnership with Aviation Capital Group and High Ridge Aviation, we are thrilled to add these aircraft to our Boeing 737 MAX family, as we further reaffirm our mission of providing affordable air travel to Canadians.”

ACG vice president of marketing Alan Mangels added: “The addition of this latest technology aircraft will not only support WestJet’s growth objectives but will also do so in an environmentally friendly and fuel-efficient way.”

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