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WestJet Group adds three more Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft

The WestJet Group has announced the acquisition of three more Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft from SMBC Aviation Capital. This addition comes on top of the six new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft announced earlier this summer. Mike Scott, Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer of WestJet Group, expressed enthusiasm about the fleet expansion, highlighting […]

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Aergo Capital has completed the purchase and lease-back of eight Boeing 737-800 aircraft with WestJet © AirTeamImages

Aergo Capital acquires and leases back eight aircraft to WestJet

Aergo Capital Limited has successfully completed the purchase and lease-back of eight Boeing 737-800 aircraft to WestJet. This transaction marks Aergo’s first collaboration with WestJet, adding a Canadian carrier to its client portfolio. The addition of these eight aircraft further expands Aergo’s growing fleet, strengthening its presence in the aviation leasing market. WestJet views this

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Aergo Capital has completed the purchase and lease-back of eight Boeing 737-800 aircraft with WestJet © AirTeamImages

Travelport and WestJet sign long-term content distribution agreement

Travelport, a global technology company that supports travel bookings for numerous travel suppliers, and Calgary, Canada-based WestJet, have announced a new long-term content distribution deal. This renewed partnership aims to enhance WestJet’s retailing capabilities as both companies collaborate on the future delivery of new distribution capability (NDC) content and servicing. “This is an exciting time

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The WestJet Group and AMFA reach tentative agreement, preventing work stoppage

The WestJet Group and the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA), the certified union representing WestJet Aircraft Maintenance Engineers, have announced they have reached a tentative accord on the first collective bargaining agreement between the organisations. Both parties now await the ratification vote to be put forward to membership.Both parties now await the ratification vote to

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Diederik Pen

Diederik Pen appointed President of WestJet Airlines

The WestJet Group has appointed Diederik Pen as President of WestJet Airlines effective April 1, 2024. As WestJet Group Chief Operating Officer and President of WestJet Airlines, Pen will continue to report to Alexis von Hoensbroech, WestJet Group’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Von Hoensbroech will continue to maintain overall responsibility for the WestJet Group and

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