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WestJet Books 67 Boeing Jets in Largest-Ever Order

Deliveries are planned from 2029 to 2034, with Boeing targeting 2026 certification of the 737‑10 that anchors the deal.

WestJet 787 and 737-10
A WestJet 787-9 prepares for a test flight at Paine Field. (Photo: AirlineGeeks | Katie Zera)
Calgary-based Westjet currently operates 7 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners and has ordered 7 more as part of of an order for 67 new airplanes from the aircraft maker.
A WestJet Boeing 737 Max aircraft at Vancouver International Airport in 2021. The airline has ordered 60 737 Max 10s and seven 787-9 Dreamliners from Boeing.

Overview

  • WestJet’s firm purchase includes 60 737‑10 MAX narrowbodies and seven 787‑9 Dreamliners, with options for 25 more MAX 10s and four additional 787s.
  • The airline’s Boeing backlog rises to 123 firm aircraft with 40 options, and the new widebodies will double its Dreamliner fleet from seven to 14.
  • WestJet says the multiyear intake extends its fleet plan through 2034, but early 737‑10 deliveries hinge on the model’s certification timeline.
  • News outlets report the transaction’s list‑price value at about US$10 billion before customary discounts, excluding optioned aircraft.
  • Company leaders and Canadian officials cite efficiency gains, lower fuel burn and cross‑border supply‑chain jobs, reflecting WestJet’s all‑Boeing fleet strategy.