The WestJet Group has announced the acquisition of two additional Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, sourced from Aviation Capital Group and High Ridge Aviation, to be integrated into the airline's operations in 2024. This follows an earlier announcement this month of the addition of three Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft in partnership with BOC Aviation Limited and another with AerDragon. This latest news further expands the list of new aircraft joining the Group's fleet this year.
“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,” said Mike Scott, Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer of the WestJet Group. “Today's fleet additions are critical to the execution of our ambitious growth strategy as we work to provide more critical air access to Canadians.”
While WestJet guests will benefit from the increased capacity across the airline's network, the new aircraft will not immediately feature the interior cabin experience synonymous with the WestJet Group. Updating and refreshing the interior cabins will be prioritised as part of the airline's existing fleet reconfiguration plans, ensuring a consistent experience for guests across its operations as soon as possible.
